As the holidays approach, there is often office whispering regarding holiday bonuses and yearly pay raises. While many companies would love to give pay increases every year, we are not always in a position to do so. In an economy where growth is not always a...
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It is Vacation Time!
Sounds relaxing, doesn’t it? Do you look forward to the time away from work? Do you recognize how relaxed you will be when you return? Are you ready to tackle those new projects with 110% of your energy and focus? Or, are you like lots of people that worry more about...
Ready or Not – Here They Come!
Most employees WANT to be exempt, right? They generally view it has having arrived – they no longer have to punch the clock. That’s a good thing! Well, according to the government, we’re depriving too many people of a right to overtime pay. Here what you need to know...
No, Obamacare is Not Your New Company Health Plan
So, you're planning for a successful 2015 at your business and one priority is to improve profit margins and keep a lid on costs. But how? If you're like many CEOs, especially those in the small business community, one thing you may have considered is to reverse...
10 (or 11) Things You Need to Do Now for Successful Year-End HR and Payroll Planning
It’s that time of year again. A time for hot cocoa, family gatherings, warm fireplaces, tacky sweaters, and of course, shopping! It's also time for those of us in the HR and payroll fields to double-shot our espressos and buy a much larger coffee mug, because while...
Beefing Up Benefits: Six Strategies to Strengthen Your Package
You've developed stronger position descriptions, beefed up your budget for competitive pay, established a clear profile for your 'best-fit' job candidates, and ramped up recruiting efforts. Now, you just have to select the right people. After all, once you find the...