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New Employment Laws Ring in 2020

Jan 13, 2020

Along with resolutions and goal-setting, 2020 also brings additional employment laws. Businesses need to stay abreast of such changes in order to remain compliant and minimize costly litigation. One of the easiest ways for businesses to stay on top of ever-changing...

End-of-the-Year Tax Checklist for Small Business

Jan 3, 2020

If you haven’t gotten everything together for your year-end tax obligations, now’s the time to ensure that all your information is correct. From W-2s and 1099s to past-due receivables and full-year financial reports, this end-of-the-year tax checklist will help you...

What Employers Need to Know About W-2 and 1099 Filing Deadlines

Dec 27, 2019

It’s that time of the year. As 2020 comes knocking, businesses are busy preparing tax reporting forms for their employees and independent contractors. Generally, employers must file Form W-2 for full-time employee showing the total wages paid and taxes withheld for...

Does Your Business Have an Inclement Weather Policy?

Dec 20, 2019

Business owners face many challenges. From supply chain logistics and ever-changing employment laws to economic turndowns and employee turnover. That list of challenges can at times include inclement weather issues and other emergencies outside of management’s...

2020 Employment Law and HR Trends

Dec 13, 2019

As 2019 closes, many will reflect on accomplishments and look to the future. And for HR professionals it’s crystal ball gazing time where we make predictions on HR and employment law trends for 2020. When your business is part of a Professional Employer Organization...

7 Must-Read Books for Managers and Business Leaders

Dec 6, 2019

Most people think of management and leadership as a quality you either have or you don’t — and that may be true to a certain extent — but anyone can learn and develop the skill of leadership. In fact, recent studies have shown that approximately 30% of leadership...

How to Run Fewer, Shorter, More Effective Meetings

Nov 22, 2019

Meetings, whether live or virtual, are a fact of life. They can be extremely helpful and productive or a huge, counterproductive waste of time. While employees love to complain about meetings, we all know how valuable they can be. Everyone wants to be on the same...

Office Parties and Employer Liability: How to Minimize Risks

Nov 8, 2019

The end of the year is quickly approaching and many employers are planning their annual employee holiday parties. These social gatherings are typically held to thank employees for all of their hard work over the past year, socialize outside of work time, and to lift...

Keep Your Employees Focused During the Holidays

Nov 1, 2019

Do you feel like productivity in the office declines during the holidays? With all the stress associated with the hustle and bustle of shopping, holiday festivities, and last-minute vacation days, productivity in the office may suffer. Here are some tips to help your...