A 401(k) can be one of the most valuable benefits you offer your employees, but for employers, it comes with legal and financial responsibility that can create real risk if it’s not managed correctly. You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to understand how the plan works, where problems tend to …
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It’s easy to see why so many business owners misunderstand PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations). On the surface, they sound like a smart outsourcing solution, but the reality is more complicated. They’re not inherently bad. In fact, for startups and lean …
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Incentive plans are a strategic way to motivate employees, drive exceptional performance, and meet key business goals. However, crafting and implementing a successful plan requires attention to numerous factors: from aligning incentives with your company’s overarching goals to ensuring fairness …
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Hiring new employees can be costly, and frequent turnover can hurt your business goals. That’s why many employers offer benefits to help attract and retain good employees. Most employees see traditional benefits – like PTO and health insurance – as …
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In today’s dynamic work environment, particularly with the increasing trend of remote work, crafting effective paid time off (PTO) policies has become more important than ever. PTO policies are not just a mere formality; they are a vital component of …
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Non-Traditional Employee Benefit Trends Cover Flexible Work Arrangements, Student Loan Relief, and Pet Insurance In today’s competitive job market, employee benefits are more important than ever before. They can be a key factor in attracting and retaining top talent, …
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This session was presented on February 16, 2023 Presentation Slides 80% of employer time spent addressing COBRA questions focuses on a few key areas where mistakes are common. Those mistakes are avoidable! In this session we break down …
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As of September 22nd, summer is officially behind us. While most of us are thinking about things like cooler weather, apple picking, changing leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes, most HR professionals are anticipating the management, logistics, and the seemingly never-ending …
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Effective human capital management (HCM) is what makes an organization a well-oiled machine. Your employees aren’t interchangeable, easily replaced cogs; collectively, they are the linchpin – the most critical resource for functionality and success. Just like any other type …
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In terms of basic structure, the public unemployment insurance (UI) programs we have in place today are not that different from the programs initially established under the Social Security Act of 1935. The labor market and the need for …
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