by chris | Sep 4, 2018 | Business Tips, Human Resources, Payroll
A 2017 survey by Glassdoor concluded that 91 percent of employees took some vacation in the previous 12 months, increasing from 85 percent in 2014. Despite this upswing, the average employee has taken only around half of his or her available paid time off in the past...
by chris | Jul 31, 2018 | Financial Management, General News, Human Resources
In a MetLife study, 74 percent of employees said their employer’s financial benefits program helped them achieve peace of mind. For many employees, this peace of mind is obtained through employer-sponsored life insurance and retirement plan. However, a growing...
by chris | Jul 31, 2018 | Human Resources, Payroll, Taxes
Form W-4 helps employers determine how much federal income tax to take out of their employees’ wages. On the form, employees state their withholding conditions, such as filing status, number of allowances and any additional amount they want to be withheld. It is...
by chris | Jul 31, 2018 | Affordable Care Act, Business Tips, Human Resources
Group health insurance can be expensive for employers, which is why cost savings is often the primary reason employers seek to offer health coverage only to particular employees. Generally speaking, this is permissible. But, there are several legalities to consider,...
by chris | Jul 6, 2018 | Affordable Care Act, Business Tips, Human Resources
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), qualified employers who provide group health coverage also can offer tax-free health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), which allow employers to reimburse employees for health expenses on a tax-free basis. The ACA, however, does...
by chris | Jul 6, 2018 | Business Tips, Human Resources
We live in a connected age when everyone can reach each other 24/7 through emails, texts, and various social media channels. As more communication is churned out, it is often forgotten that the quality is just as important as the quantity. HR as a discipline and a...
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