PEOs help organizations with a range of compliance and HR tasks that increase cost-efficiency and support employees through times of uncertainty. Key takeaways: Reasons to outsource to a PEO in a recession: Obtain business scalability Reduce turnover Improve cost-efficiency Get help with compliance and policy changes Improve communication Prioritize business continuity Some experts say that the U.S. may have entered into…

Are you tracking key HR metrics? Gathering insights like employee turnover, satisfaction and retention rates helps you uncover areas that need additional support. Key takeaways: Track HR metrics to measure effectiveness, improve ROI and improve employee support Seven metrics to track: Turnover rate Employee satisfaction Absence rate Benefits participation rate Cost per hire Client retention rate Client satisfaction rate Gathering…

What are your payroll tax responsibilities and how do you figure out what to withhold? Learn federal requirements and how unemployment taxes vary by state. Key takeaways: Taxes you need to pay or withhold as an employer: FICA, FUTA and SUTA. Every employee you hire needs to have a Form W-4 and Form I-9 on file, as well as direct…

Professional Employer Organizations or PEOs first started to emerge in the 1960s and 1970s, though they looked a bit different than today. Here’s what you need to know about PEO history. Key takeaways: What is a PEO? PEOs help small and mid-sized businesses with HR solutions, and they enter into a co-employment arrangement to take on some of the risks. When…

Every year, employers have to renew their health packages, and premium rates will change based on insurance carrier assessments. Key takeaways: What causes increases in insurance rates? Factors like health crises (COVID-19), inflation rates and the economic climate impact fluctuating premiums How do insurance carriers assess percentage increases? The carrier determines the percentage based on performance factors like utilization and participation. How…

Employers need to know the requirements under OSHA for keeping employees safe from illness or injury at work Key takeaways: Who needs to give OSHA trainings? Certain employers are exempt but most private sector companies need to understand their OSHA requirements. Construction, agriculture and maritime industries have specific guidelines. Types of OSHA trainings: OSHA provides free outreach trainings and certifications that cover…

Legal insurance works similarly to health and auto insurance, where you pay a premium for coverage. Here are all the benefits of offering this perk to employees. Key takeaways: What is legal insurance? Employees pay a premium for legal insurance and use the coverage for any legal issue that may arise in the future, like family law issues, real estate transactions,…

Toxic employees are dangerous to the workplace culture and your company as a whole. How do you know when someone is toxic, and what can you do? Key takeaways: Warning signs someone is toxic: Complaints against them Frequently angry at work Inappropriate comments Not getting their work done Not following policies Lying or avoiding blame What can you do? Here are…

Improving your benefits package helps you stay competitive in a tense job market. Here is how recruiting success is related to benefits and the top three perks employees want. Key takeaways: Do benefits impact recruitment? When candidates are looking for their next employer, they often care about benefits and work-life balance more than salary. Top benefits for attracting better talent: 401(k)…

What is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month? During the month of May, we recognize Asian and Pacific American heritage. AAPI month was first commemorated in 1979 as a week and later expanded to the full month in 1992. Asian and Pacific American is a broad term that refers to the entirety of the Asian continent, the pacific…