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Remote I-9 Verification Using E-Verify: Do You Qualify As An Employer?

by Catie La Bella - August 17 2023

If you’re like many employers, odds are you have workers who are remote at least some of the time, especially because this arrangement lets you tap in...

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Form I-9 Compliance in 2023: Requirements & Regulations for Employers

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - August 15 2023

Bringing on new employees can be an exciting time, but it can also be challenging to make sure you’re meeting all the legal requirements when hiring. ...

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What is ERTC? Claiming The Employee Retention Tax Credit Retroactively

by David Polaski - August 10 2023

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was passed to incent businesses to keep their employees on their payroll during the pandemic. Under the Infra...

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Avoiding Pregnancy Discrimination In The Workplace: Tips for Employers

by Hannah Connor - August 8 2023

If you’re like many companies, odds are that you’ll have pregnant employees at some point. And while there are lots of issues to be aware of with thes...

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401(K) Loans: A Complete Guide For Employers About This Plan Feature

by Jacquelyn Burke - August 3 2023

For many employees, knowing they can tap into their retirement savings in the event of an emergency by taking 401(k) loans can give them peace of mind...

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The Disadvantages Of Outsourcing HR Functions (+How To Avoid Them)

If you’re overwhelmed with administrative HR tasks or worried about compliance, you may be considering outsourcing HR as a way to ease your burden. Fo...

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What is an affirmative action plan? An Employer’s Guide To Compliance

As a federal contractor or subcontractor, you know you’re subject to some additional rules and need to take extra steps to keep your workplace complia...

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Schedule H: How to Handle Wages & Taxes For Your Household Employee

by Julia Furtado - July 25 2023

Whether you need childcare, landscaping help, or other assistance around the home, you may hire workers at some point. And that makes you an employer ...

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What Is Certified Payroll? An Employer's Guide to Wage Compliance

by David Dupuy - July 20 2023

If your business is considering working on federal government-funded construction projects as a contractor or subcontractor, you’ll be asked to submit...

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Do Employers Have to Offer COBRA? Compliance Tips & Guidance

by Amy Breau - July 18 2023

One of the biggest challenges when an employee leaves is making sure you comply with the laws and regulations governing the employee relationship thro...

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What Is Compensation Management and Why Is It Important?

by Peg Manrique - July 13 2023

Making sure you’re offering competitive compensation is critical to attracting and retaining top talent. But there’s more than just pay to consider. A...

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How Much Does Health Insurance Cost an Employer? A Brief Pricing Guide

by Nickolas Gionis - July 11 2023

You already know the benefits of offering a group health plan, but if you’re here, you are understandably worried about health insurance costs. While ...

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5 Reasons To Outsource Safety Management (+Tips For Picking A Partner)

by Rayna Grenon - June 29 2023

No matter what type of workplace you operate, there may be risks that can jeopardize your workers – and your company’s – future. To effectively manage...

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How Much Does Offering A 401(K) Cost An Employer? Pricing & Fees

by Kevin Schuler - June 27 2023

The vast majority of employers offer a traditional 401(k) or similar plan. Since retirement plans like 401(k)s are an important recruitment and retent...

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Remote Onboarding for New Hires: A Complete Guide for Modern Employers

by Peg Manrique - June 22 2023

In today’s economy, remote work – at least some of the time – is here to stay. And when you hire remote employees, it’s critical to get them up to spe...

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Undergoing An OSHA Inspection: What To Expect, Penalties, & Guidance

While many Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections take place where known risks exist, the majority are actually unprogrammed...

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Owner’s Draw Vs Salary: Paying Yourself As A Business Owner

by John Tuttobene - June 15 2023

From legal filings and insurance to marketing plans and more, there’s a lot to worry about as a new business owner before you can get your business of...

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Job Posting Examples That Work (+Tips For Writing Your Own Hiring Ad!)

A good job posting is critical in today’s competitive hiring environment. But it can be challenging to write a description that attracts top talent wh...

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Timely Elective Deferral Contributions - A Guide To Getting It Right

by Jacquelyn Burke - June 8 2023

Since you offer a 401(k) to your employees, you know there are a lot of steps involved with plan compliance to get it right. And one of the biggest th...

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Who Is a 1099 Worker? An Employer's Guide to Independent Contractors

by David Broyles - June 6 2023

Amid today’s staffing shortage, you may be thinking about using independent contractors to help fill your workforce gaps – whether short or long-term....

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Level-Funded Health Plans: What To Know Before Offering This Benefit

by Kim Vadnais - June 1 2023

With health insurance costs continuing to increase every year, if you’re like many companies, you’re probably looking for ways to control your spendin...

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How To Pay Remote Workers: A Compensation Guide For Employers

by Debra Swift, MBA, SPHR - May 30 2023

If you’re like many businesses, you have employees who work from home at least part of the time. Since telecommuters can be located anywhere, it can b...

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Choosing A 401(k) TPA: A Guide To Complete Payroll Solutions’ Options

by Kevin Schuler - May 25 2023

If you’re ready to offer a 401(k) plan to help recruit, reward, and retain talented employees and have narrowed your choices down to just a few 401(k)...

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HR Outsourcing Costs: What Employers Can Expect To Pay For Services

HR is a critical business function, and if you don’t have dedicated HR staff, it can eat up hours of time each week in addition to the normal job duti...

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Multi-State Payroll Tax Withholding: A Guide To Getting It Right

by Apryl Worden - May 18 2023

If you’re like most companies today, odds are you have employees who work remotely or from a different state than where your business is located at le...

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Recruitment Process Outsourcing: 8 Tips To Help Choose A Provider

When hiring, you know how challenging it can be to find talent in today’s tight labor market. If you and your staff are spending too much time and ene...

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Employee Training Programs At CPS: Our Top Employee Learning Solutions

by Chris Freitas - May 11 2023

If you’ve been thinking about using a third party to help you best manage your employee training programs, you’ve probably compiled a list of provider...

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Choosing An Employee Engagement Platform: A Guide To CPS’ Software

by Justin Felton - May 9 2023

With today’s tight labor market, having a positive employee experience is critical for organizations looking to hire top talent and reduce turnover. T...

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What Is A Payroll Report? The Top Reports Employers Should Know About

by Casey Proulx - May 4 2023

If you’re responsible for payroll at your organization, you probably have access to various reporting capabilities through your software or outsourced...

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What is Form 5500 for 401(k) plans? Learning Your Filing Requirements

by Jacquelyn Burke - May 2 2023

If you sponsor a retirement plan at your company, there are a lot of requirements under ERISA that you’ll need to meet to ensure compliance. One of th...

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What Is Same-Day Pay? The Pros & Cons Of Offering This Benefit

by Michael Pettengill - April 27 2023

If you’re like most companies, you know how important it is to offer benefits that meet your employees’ needs to attract and retain staff today. With ...

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W-2 Vs 1099 Workers: Understand the Difference Before you Hire

When you’re staffing your business, you have different options for bringing on talent. The two most common types of work arrangements to consider are ...

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The 6 Most Common Types of Employees (+What To Consider When Hiring)

by Debra Swift, MBA, SPHR - April 20 2023

If you’re looking to bring on employees, you probably already know you have several options when it comes to the types of employees you could consider...

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Understanding Seasonal Employment: Top 7 Considerations Before Hiring

If you operate a seasonal business, then you know your staffing needs can be inconsistent throughout the year. One way to address this issue is to off...

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J-1 and H-2B Work Visas: Tips For Hiring Temporary Workers From Abroad

by Julia Furtado - April 13 2023

If you’re struggling with staffing issues and are considering temporary workers to fill the gaps, you may be thinking about hiring non-citizens who ar...

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Overpaying Employees: What You Can Do As An Employer

by David Polaski - April 11 2023

Accidentally overpaying employees is more common than you may think. Whether you’ve inadvertently overpaid an employee when hiring or promoting them o...

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Best Corporate Learning Management Systems (+Tips For Choosing An LMS)

by Karen Pereira - April 6 2023

If you’ve decided to use a learning management system (LMS) to help you best manage your employee training and development initiatives, you may be won...

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Understanding the W-4 Form: An Employer's Withholding Compliance Guide

by John Tuttobene - April 4 2023

When you’re hiring, the amount of onboarding paperwork you need to manage can be overwhelming. Even if new employees are primarily responsible for com...

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Choosing A Business Structure: A Helpful Guide For Entrepreneurs

by Michael Pettengill - March 30 2023

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you know there are lots of things to consider before you can be fully operational. One of the most impor...

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An Employer’s Guide To Hiring Tipped Employees: Who, What, & How

by Christina Virgin - March 28 2023

If you’re a business owner and are thinking about hiring tipped employees for the first time, it can be challenging to get up to speed on all the rule...

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What’s The Best Onboarding Software? A Simple Comparison For Employers

by Christina Virgin - March 23 2023

Whether you’ve hired employees before or are bringing on new talent for the first time, you know there are a lot of steps involved with getting a new ...

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Using CPS As Your Health Insurance Broker - A Guide To Our Offerings

by Nickolas Gionis - March 21 2023

With health insurance the most sought-after benefit among workers, it’s no surprise you’ve decided to offer coverage to your employees. Since you’re h...

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An Employer’s Guide To ACH Transfers: Understanding How Money Moves

by Michael Pettengill - March 16 2023

If you’re considering direct deposit to pay your employees, you may be wondering just exactly how the money moves. The answer is ACH transfers. ACH tr...

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Annual Notices For Your Group Health Plan: Compliance For Employers

by Dave Sanders - March 14 2023

A number of disclosures and annual notices are required by law if you offer a group health plan. And while keeping up with required notices can be con...

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Employee Onboarding: A Guide To Creating A Process That Works

by Catie La Bella - March 9 2023

If you’re hiring employees for the first time or are looking for ways to bring new workers up to speed more quickly, you may be wondering if there’s a...

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Maintaining Compliant Group Health Benefits: Avoiding Fines & Fees

by John Stebbins - March 7 2023

Whether you’ve just started offering health insurance, want to avoid penalties, or are facing an audit, you know you need to pay attention to complian...

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The Future of Work: An Employer's Guide To Emerging Workplace Trends

by Julia Furtado - March 2 2023

From remote workforces and emerging generations to AI and other technology, the workplace is changing faster than ever before. If you’re like many com...

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Employee Training And Development: Who, What, When, And Why

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - February 28 2023

Whether you want to make your company more attractive to new and existing employees, increase productivity, or comply with workplace regulations, empl...

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What Is WOTC? An Employer’s Guide To The Work Opportunity Tax Credit

by Sean Halloran - February 23 2023

If you’re like many employers, the amount you have to pay in taxes is affecting your ability to invest in areas that will drive your future growth lik...

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The Best Financial Wellness Benefits To Offer Your Employees

by Nickolas Gionis - February 21 2023

With a looming recession dominating headlines recently, it’s no surprise that employees are concerned about their financial future, so much so that51%...

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HR Consulting Packages With CPS: What Are Your Options?

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - February 16 2023

If you’re like many companies and have decided to outsource HR to an outside provider to help ease the burden on your staff and keep your company in c...

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COBRA Administration for Employers (+What Makes A Good Administrator)

by Kim Vadnais - February 14 2023

If your company has 20 or more employees and you provide a group health plan, you probably already know that you have to offer Consolidated Omnibus Bu...

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Top 10 Payroll Mistakes (+Their Impact & How You Can Avoid Them)

by David Broyles - February 9 2023

Fromerrors experienced by 1 in 4 employees to late paychecks at 32% of smaller businesses it’s clear payroll mistakes happen. As a business owner, mis...

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The Top Benefits of Employee Engagement & Its Importance For Your Team

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - February 7 2023

If you’re in the same position as many businesses today, employee retention is a growing concern for your organization. You know the issue can impact ...

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Selecting A COBRA Administrator: Are CPS’ Offerings Right For You?

by Nickolas Gionis - February 2 2023

If you have 20 or more employees, you need to offer Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) coverage. And with a tax penalty of $110 pe...

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What Is A W-2 Form? Facts, Figures, & Filing Deadlines For Employers

by Michael Pettengill - January 31 2023

Between reporting requirements and payments, tax season can be overwhelming for employers. And one of the first things your company will need to worry...

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HSA or FSA? A Guide To Choosing The Best Option For Your Business

by Nickolas Gionis - January 26 2023

If you’re like many employers, providing employees with affordable healthcare benefits is top of mind. However, with employer healthcare costs expecte...

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What Baby Boomers Retiring Means For Your Workforce & How To Prepare

by Debra Swift, MBA, SPHR - January 24 2023

Withbaby boomers making up 25% of today’s workforce, it’s likely you have some members of this generation in your company. And if you do, you may be w...

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FSA Administration For Employers: Compliance & Guidelines

by Kevin Schuler - January 19 2023

As a pre-tax account that allows employees to cover qualified healthcare expenses, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can be a good way to boost your e...

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Creating An Inclement Weather Policy: What, Why, & How For Employers

by Rayna Grenon - January 17 2023

Depending on where your business is located, severe weather can pose a variety of workplace challenges. And one of the biggest is knowing how to handl...

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ACA Compliance - Answering The Top Questions Businesses Must Know

by Dave Sanders - January 12 2023

The Affordable Care Act(ACA) was signed into law in 2010 to transform the healthcare system in the US by giving everyone access to reasonably priced c...

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A Beginner’s Guide To Employee Handbooks (+10 Must-Haves For Yours)

by Karen Pereira - January 10 2023

Whether you’re hiring employees for the first time or are growing and want to make sure your business is protected, you’re probably here because you’v...

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What Is A Health Flexible Spending Account? +9 More Employer FSA FAQs

by Nickolas Gionis - January 5 2023

Whether you are building a benefits program for the first time or have been thinking about ways to boost your offerings, you’ve likely come across a h...

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A Business Owner's Guide To The SECURE Act 2.0

by Kevin Schuler - January 3 2023

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (SECURE) Act, passed in 2019, was intended to help Americans increase their retirement nest eggs by chan...

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What Does Unemployment Insurance Cost Me As An Employer?

by Sherri Dimmock - December 22 2022

If you’re like most businesses, you’re paying into the unemployment insurance program. While theunemployment rate is lower now than it was during COVI...

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HSA Contributions: A Guide To Compliance In 2023 For Employers

by Nickolas Gionis - December 15 2022

If you’re like many employers looking to offer an affordable health insurance option to your team, you’re probably familiar with health savings accoun...

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An Employer’s Guide To Unemployment Eligibility In 2023

by David Polaski - December 13 2022

While unemployment has dropped since itsall-time high in April 2020, if you’re like many employers, you’ll still likely have employees leave your work...

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Employee Benefit Trends For 2023: Top 10 Things Employers Can Expect

by Nickolas Gionis - December 8 2022

If you’re like many companies in the current labor market, you’re probably looking for more ways to set yourself apart as an employer of choice in 202...

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Hiring Trends In 2023: What Employers Can Expect In The New Year

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - December 6 2022

If you’re like many employers, it hasn’t been easy the past few years to bring on and retain top talent. With predictions thatthe labor shortage could...

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Gen Z In The Workplace - What To Know About The Rising Generation

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - December 1 2022

Gen Z workers will make up 30% of the workforce by 2030. These employees have different work styles, expectations, and values than previous generation...

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The Top 7 Employee Engagement Strategies To Help Boost Your Workforce

by Rayna Grenon - November 29 2022

An astounding 68% of employees are not engaged while 17% are actively disengaged. Since low levels of engagement can impact morale, performance, and r...

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2023 Minimum Wage: An Employer’s Guide to Fair Payment of Employees

by Michael Pettengill - November 17 2022

Did you know that in addition to the federal minimum wage, all but 5 states have their own laws that govern what you need to pay workers? With differe...

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What To Know Before Giving A Holiday Bonus: Guidance For Employers

by Debra Swift, MBA, SPHR - November 15 2022

As the end of the year approaches, you may be thinking about giving workers a holiday bonus to thank them for a job well done and boost morale in the ...

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Voluntary Benefits: A Tool For Attracting And Retaining Top Talent

by Nickolas Gionis - November 10 2022

If you’re like most employers in today’s dynamic labor market, you’re probably looking for ways to get an edge with current and prospective employees....

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Top 5 Employer Considerations For Your Company’s Office Holiday Party

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - November 8 2022

Plans for holiday parties are underway at many employers for the upcoming season. And while these celebrations can boost employee satisfaction, they c...

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What Are Fringe Benefits? A Simple Guide For Employers

by Nickolas Gionis - November 3 2022

If you’re like most companies today, you’re looking for ways to be an employer of choice to boost your recruiting and retention efforts in the tight l...

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SIMPLE IRA Plans: An Employers Guide To This Retirement Option

by Kevin Schuler - November 1 2022

Even as a smaller business, you know how important employee benefits are to attracting and retaining talent today. And since retirement plans remain a...

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Undergoing an I-9 Audit: An Employer’s Guide To Managing Compliance

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - October 27 2022

Did you know an I-9 audit can happen at any time? They can arise because an employee or competitor reports a tip or the US Immigration and Customs Enf...

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Completing A SIMPLE IRA Rollover to a 401k: Tips for The Conversion

by Kevin Schuler - October 20 2022

As a company offering a SIMPLE IRA as part of your employee benefits package, you’ve likely reached a point where you’ve realized a 401k may be a bett...

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The Importance of Time and Attendance: 10 Benefits For Your Business

by Michael Pettengill - October 13 2022

If you’re responsible for payroll at your company, then you know it can be challenging to accurately track employees’ time and attendance. And the tas...

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What To Do After The Death Of An Employee: Guidance For Employers

by Karen Pereira - October 6 2022

The death of an employee can be a challenging time for your business. From alerting staff and supporting them in their grief to pay and benefits issue...

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An Employer's Guide To Offering An FSA Debit Card To Employees

by Kristen McNeish - October 4 2022

If you’re thinking about offering a flexible spending account (FSA) to enhance your benefit offerings in today’s competitive labor market, then you’ve...

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Creating A Professional Development Program In 7 Easy Steps

by Rayna Grenon - September 27 2022

With 91% of employees looking for more training opportunities from their employers, a professional development program can be an essential tool to ret...

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The Benefits of A 401k Payroll Integration for Your Business

by John Stebbins - September 22 2022

If you currently offer a 401k to your employees or are thinking of adding one to your benefits package to improve recruiting and retention, you probab...

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The Disadvantages & Benefits Of An FSA For Your Business

by Nickolas Gionis - September 20 2022

About 63% of businesses offer a flexible spending account (FSA). The popularity of these plans is due largely to their tax advantages. However, as an ...

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What Is A Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP)?

by Kevin Schuler - September 15 2022

Retirement plans can be a key way to attract and retain workers in today’s labor market. Yet, only 26% of small businesses offer a 401k. One of the ma...

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Quiet Quitting: An Employer’s Guide To Mitigating This Workplace Trend

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - September 13 2022

You’ve probably seen the phrase quiet quitting in the headlines recently. But if you’re like many companies, you may not entirely understand this tren...

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The Pros and Cons of Employee Leasing For Business Owners

by John Tuttobene - September 8 2022

Employees are essential to a successful business, but they can also be an administrative hassle to manage. From hiring and payroll to HR issues that m...

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Managing Payroll For Franchises - A Simple Guide For Owners

by Christina Virgin - September 1 2022

Whether you’re a new franchise owner or have been operating your business for a while, it can be challenging to understand the ins and outs of payroll...

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Unexpected Business Startup Costs: The Expenses You Didn’t Plan For

by Julia Furtado - August 30 2022

If you’re launching a business, you know there are a lot of expenses that come with getting a company off the ground. But in addition to startup costs...

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Mental Health Days For Employees: Benefits For Your Team And Business

by Karen Pereira - August 25 2022

With over half of workers experiencing burnout, and symptoms ranging from exhaustion and depression to a lack of focus and reduced work performance, y...

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Top Small Business Tax Credits You Can Leverage For Your Organization

by David Broyles - August 23 2022

As a small company, it can be expensive to run your business. If you’re like most small businesses, you’re probably eager to find ways to help you sav...

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What Is Unlimited PTO? Pros And Cons Of This Benefit For Your Business

by Peg Manrique - August 18 2022

If you’re looking to update your time-off policy to make sure it’s competitive, you may be wondering if you should consider unlimited PTO. Unlimited p...

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Small Business Health Benefits: What Options Are Available?

by Nickolas Gionis - August 16 2022

Even if you have just a few employees, a competitive benefits package is critical in today’s tight labor market, and health insurance is one of the mo...

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Calculating Overtime Pay: What Employers Should Know Before Payday

by Lauren Berard - August 11 2022

If you have employees working beyond their normal work week, ensuring proper payment of overtime wages is critical to avoid costly penalties. What do ...

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The Top 9 Reasons You May Want To Consider Switching Payroll Companies

by Sean Halloran - August 9 2022

If you’re currently using an outsourced payroll provider but are worried they may no longer meet your needs, you may be wondering if your vendor remai...

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The Best Strategic Interview Questions To Ask Candidates When Hiring

by Hannah Connor - August 4 2022

In today’s dynamic labor market, if you’re like most companies, you probably have open positions to fill due to the Great Reshuffle or other reasons. ...

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What Is Employee Financial Wellness? A Guide To Supporting Your Team

by John Stebbins - July 28 2022

With the cost of consumer goods at the highest point in four decades, 91% of employees report facing personal financial issues, including household bu...

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A 401(k) Audit Guide for Business Owners: What, When, & Why

by Jacquelyn Burke - July 26 2022

If you’re planning to offer your employees a 401(k) as an added benefit, then you probably already know these plans are highly regulated and require a...

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Mentorship Programs: What Employers Should Know Before Getting Started

Employee training and development initiatives not only ensure workers have the knowledge and skills needed to effectively do their jobs, but they can ...

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What Is A Prevailing Wage? Understanding This Type of Compensation

by David Dupuy - July 19 2022

If your company works on public projects, then you may need to pay the prevailing wage to your workers. But if you’ve never bid on a government contra...

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A Beginner’s Guide To Conducting A Job Interview

by Peg Manrique - July 14 2022

Whether you’re growing, losing key employees to retirement, or looking to replace workers who have departed amid the Great Reshuffle, there’s a good c...

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Which States Have Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)?

by John Stebbins - July 12 2022

While just 23% of private-industry employees had access to paid family leave last year, that number will continue to grow as more states enact legisla...

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Short-Term Disability Vs. FMLA Vs. PFML: How Do They Compare?

by Kim Vadnais - July 5 2022

Employees may have a variety of reasons for taking more than a brief leave because of a condition that impacts their ability to perform their job. And...

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The Top HR Software Companies To Consider for Your Company

by Stacey Hall - June 30 2022

If you’ve been thinking about automating some of your HR tasks to ease the burden on your staff and improve employee satisfaction, you have a lot of c...

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How Much Does An Employee Handbook Cost? Pricing for Employers

If you’re a startup or have just a few employees, you may not have an employee handbook yet. But there are critical reasons every company should have ...

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What Employers Should Know About Shift Differential Pay

by David Broyles - June 23 2022

If your business has hourly employees, then you may already be paying your team a shift differential. But if you don’t, then you may be missing out on...

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An Employer’s Guide To Creating A Hiring Process For Your Business

As you grow and need workers to support your expansion, it can be challenging to know how to hire the best candidates for your organization. That’s wh...

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Hiring Interns For Your Business: A Guide For Employers

by Peg Manrique - June 16 2022

In today’s tight labor market, companies may need to get creative when it comes to staffing. One option you may want to consider is hiring an intern r...

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Types of Business Insurance: What Coverage Is Best For Your Company

by Ryan Berk - June 14 2022

As your business grows, so does your risk of exposure. Whether you’re worried about liability stemming from employee actions or injuries a customer ma...

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The Best HR Consulting Companies To Consider For Your Business

Whether you’re looking for help with HR tasks for the first time to ease your administrative burden, engage your workforce, and stay compliant with la...

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State Mandated Retirement Plans Vs. Employer Sponsored 401k Plans

by Kevin Schuler - June 7 2022

If you’re thinking about offering retirement benefits to elevate your benefits package and boost recruitment and retention, you can choose from a lot ...

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Top 5 Signs You May Need To Outsource HR Functions For Your Business

by Karen Pereira - June 2 2022

As a business owner, you may be handling HR yourself or tapping an employee with other responsibilities to take it on. You’ve likely realized it requi...

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The Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Work Week (& More Facts for Employers)

by Rayna Grenon - May 26 2022

While only 15% of US employers offer a 32-hour, 4-day work week, that figure is on the rise. From a global movement called the “4 Day Week Global prog...

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What Is An ICHRA? An Employer’s Guide To Individual Coverage HRAs

by Kim Vadnais - May 24 2022

With rising costs year after year, covering healthcare expenses can be increasingly challenging. Yet health insurance remains one of the most sought-a...

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The Great Reshuffle: How To Adapt to Today’s Changing Work Environment

by Michael Pettengill - May 19 2022

If you’re like most businesses, you’ve probably noticed new – or missing – employees. Change is literally afoot in the American workplace. In fact, ne...

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A Guide To Nonprofit Payroll: Everything Your Business Needs To Know

by Brian Long - May 17 2022

As a nonprofit, your mission is your priority. However, if you’re like most nonprofits, you’ve likely noticed there are a lot of other things to worry...

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What's The Difference Between Hard and Soft Skills?

It’s not easy to know which employees will lead in performance and productivity when you’re hiring, especially because everyone has different talents ...

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Age Diversity In The Workplace: A Guide To An Inclusive Organization

Is your organization maintaining age diversity in the workplace? If you’re like many companies, you may not know the answer to that question! That’s b...

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What Do Payroll Outsourcing Companies Do?

by Chris Freitas - April 19 2022

If you’re overwhelmed by running payroll yourself and are considering options to lessen your burden, you may be thinking about using a payroll outsour...

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What Is A PEO? What to Know About Professional Employer Organizations

by Justin Felton - April 14 2022

If you’re a business owner, you know it can be challenging to stay on top of all the workforce management issues you need to juggle like payroll, HR, ...

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How Much Does Payroll Outsourcing Cost? A Breakdown of Pricing

by Michael Pettengill - April 12 2022

As a business owner, payroll is one of your most important functions. Not only does timely and accurate payroll enhance employee satisfaction, it also...

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Top 10 Considerations When Choosing a Payroll Outsource Provider

by Michael Pettengill - April 7 2022

Once you’ve made the decision to use a payroll outsource provider to take advantage of the benefits like greater accuracy and efficiencies, it’s impor...

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Types of Payroll Partners: Which Is Right for You?

by John Tuttobene - April 5 2022

If you’re ready to ease your administrative burden and have decided to get help with your payroll, you have several options when it comes to partners....

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A Business Case for Modernizing Your Payroll Process

by Justin Felton - March 31 2022

Whether you’ve been running payroll manually or using software, there have been a lot of advancements in recent years that can make your current appro...

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6 Signs You May Need Payroll Outsourcing Services

by Sean Halloran - March 29 2022

As a business owner, you can easily be overwhelmed by payroll responsibilities that detract you from running your company. That’s why 38% of companies...

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Top Features to Look for in a Payroll Portal

by Julia Furtado - March 24 2022

In today’s labor market, meeting employees’ needs for payroll information access, transparency, and engagement can help boost satisfaction. And one of...

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Payroll Solutions Trends: Technologies and Features to Watch

by Michael Pettengill - March 22 2022

Fifty-four percent of workers have experienced a payroll problem, from a late payment to incorrect total earnings. In today’s tight labor market, doin...

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Complete Payroll Services: 6 Common Misconceptions When Outsourcing

by Michael Pettengill - March 17 2022

If you’re considering switching from Do-it-Yourself (DIY) payroll to an outsourced provider, it’s natural to have some concerns about this new approac...

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Why Does My Company Need Outsourced Payroll Services?

by David Broyles - March 15 2022

If you’ve been handling payroll in-house, you may be looking at ways to optimize your processes and free up your team for other priorities. One of the...

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A Guide To Paperless Payroll For Employers

by Christopher Nasiff - March 10 2022

If you’ve been completing payroll all by yourself, you know that it can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. In fact, small business owners sp...

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The Pros & Cons of 360 Performance Reviews for Your Business

by Rayna Grenon - March 3 2022

As the traditional annual review loses ground, additional approaches have emerged to allow for more comprehensive feedback for employees. One of those...

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​​Pay Equity: An Employer’s Guide To Avoiding Wage Discrimination

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - February 24 2022

When it comes to paying your workforce, there’s a lot to consider. Pay equity is an increasingly important issue when setting compensation. That’s bec...

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The True Cost of A Bad Hire (And How To Avoid One)

by Diana Lane - February 22 2022

With unemployment at a low of 3.9% in January 2022, the tight labor market may prompt you to rush the hiring process to avoid losing out on a candidat...

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A 3(16) Fiduciary: Reasons To Consider Hiring One For Your 401(k)

by John Stebbins - February 17 2022

If you offer a 401(k) to your employees, then you know that the plans are highly regulated by ERISA, and compliance violations can be costly. For many...

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Hiring Family Members: What To Know When Adding Relatives To Payroll

by Ellen Cazzetta - February 15 2022

Hiring family members like your spouse or child can hold a lot of advantages, like familiarity, trust, and loyalty. But there are also some challenges...

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Leaves Of Absence: How Employers Can Manage Their Employee’s Leave

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - February 10 2022

While you’re likely familiar with common types of time off like vacation and PTO, a growing request is for leaves of absence, especially during the pa...

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Managing Unauthorized Overtime: What Employers Can Do Under The FLSA

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - February 1 2022

Paying employees accurately for the time they work is critical to their satisfaction – and your compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. But when...

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SUTA Tax: An Employer’s Guide To The State Unemployment Tax Act

by David Polaski - January 27 2022

If you’re a new business or have employees for the first time, one of the responsibilities you’ll need to worry about is payroll and payroll taxes, in...

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Managing Remote Workers: Tips and Tricks For Employers

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - January 25 2022

If you’re like many businesses today, you probably have some employees who work from home, at least some of the time. But this arrangement can be chal...

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Time Clock Options: Which Solution Is Right For Your Business?

by Michael Pettengill - January 20 2022

Time tracking can be one of the most time-consuming tasks of running a business. It’s also one of the most important – essential to preventing time th...

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Performance Review Management: What Does CPS Offer?

by Bridget Moriarty - January 13 2022

While the annual review may be becoming a thing of the past, performance reviews are still important to boost engagement, satisfaction, and productivi...

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Remote Training For Employees: A Guide For Employers

by Rayna Grenon - January 11 2022

This fall, 45% of full-time US employees were still working from home either all or part of the time. Workers see many benefits to telecommuting like ...

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A Guide For First-Time Business Owners: Tips For Getting Started

by Lisa O'Neill - January 6 2022

Starting a business can be an exciting time. But it can also be overwhelming. There’s a lot required to get your company underway, and completing the ...

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Employee Handbook Services: What Are Your Options With CPS?

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - January 4 2022

An employee handbook is one of the most important communication tools for your workforce. Not only does it set out your policies so employees’ expecta...

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What Is FUTA Tax? Everything Business Owners Should Know

by David Polaski - December 30 2021

If you’re hiring and paying employees for the first time, one of the things you’ll need to manage is calculating and filing payroll taxes. One of thes...

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EEO Laws: What They Are And How To Be Compliant

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - December 28 2021

In 2020, the US Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Commission received 67,448 charges of workplace discrimination, with the agency securing $439.2 mil...

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Payroll System Implementation: A Guide On What To Expect With CPS

by Brian Long - December 23 2021

If you’ve decided to outsource payroll to take advantage of greater accuracy and efficiencies in your processes and are considering Complete Payroll S...

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Mental Health In The Workplace: A Guide To Helping Your Employees

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - December 21 2021

Over 70% of workers say that the pandemic has been the most stressful time of their career, leading to feeling hopeless, burned out, or exhausted. And...

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Poor Management: An Employer’s Guide To Avoiding Turnover

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - December 14 2021

Poor management leads to low engagement. And that, in turn, increases turnover. In today’s job market, you likely want to do everything you can to avo...

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Migrating Payroll Data: An Employer's Guide To Switching Providers

by Peter Rutkowski - December 9 2021

You’ve made the decision to consider switching your third-party payroll provider to a partner that will provide greater accuracy, efficiency, and smar...

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Medicare And Employer Coverage: What Employers Need to Know

by David Dupuy - November 23 2021

An estimated 13 million Americans aged 65 and older will be in the labor force by 2024. As more Baby Boomers continue to work past the Medicare eligib...

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How Do Pre-Tax Benefits Work? An Employer’s Guide To Compliance

by Dave Sanders - November 16 2021

Offering pre-tax benefits to your employees to help them save on their healthcare expenses can make your package more attractive to new and existing e...

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Background Checks For New Hires: What, Why, & How

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - October 5 2021

Even though many companies are experiencing a shortage of available workers right now, that doesn’t mean you should skip one of the most important ste...

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Offering Health Insurance to Employees: An Implementation Guide

by Nickolas Gionis - September 30 2021

Health insurance remains the most popular employee benefit, with over 70% of private companies offering it. So if you’re thinking about offering healt...

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Power Of Attorney for Payroll: An Employer’s Guide To POA

by Brian Long - September 21 2021

If you decide to outsource payroll to increase your accuracy and efficiency, one of the ways you can gain even more benefits from your partnership is ...

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A Guide To Payroll For Churches and Other Religious Organizations

by Christina Virgin - September 16 2021

There are an estimated 380,000 churches in the US plus over 80,000 religious charities and nonprofits. If you’re one of these organizations, then you ...

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Starting A 401(k) Plan For Your Business: Everything You Need To Know

by Kevin Schuler - September 14 2021

Amid the current labor shortage, you may be thinking about offering a 401(k) to incent workers to join or stay at your company. But you may worry abou...

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Hiring Veterans: Everything An Employer Should Know

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - September 7 2021

There are about 18 million veterans in the US, a sizable number of potential employees to tap in today’s tight labor market. But if you’ve never hired...

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SOC 1 Audits: Benefits Of Working With A Compliant Payroll Company

by John Pettengill - September 2 2021

If you’re looking to partner with an outsourced payroll provider, there are countless vendors you can choose from. While we’ve previously written abou...

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Payroll Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide For Employers

by David Broyles - August 26 2021

If you’re hiring employees for the first time, there’s a lot to worry about, from onboarding and compliance to payroll – which can be one of the most ...

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Managing Restaurant Employees: More Than Just Payroll

by Chris Freitas - August 19 2021

Whether you currently own a restaurant or are planning to open one, managing restaurant employees can be one of the most challenging aspects of the bu...

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Agricultural Businesses: A How To Guide On Running Farm Payroll

by Anthony Roberts - August 12 2021

If you run a farm business or are thinking of starting one to capitalize on the opportunities for profits for the first time in years, one of your mos...

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Employee Engagement Software: What To Consider With This Technology

by Bridget Moriarty - August 10 2021

To help improve workers’ experience in a tight labor market, many companies are implementing employee engagement software. That’s because a highly eng...

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Small Business Payroll: 8 Considerations For Business Owners

by Lisa O'Neill - August 5 2021

Payroll can be complicated, frustrating and time consuming. In fact, small business owners spend about 5 hours each pay period processing payroll. If ...

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ICHRA Offerings At Complete Payroll Solutions

by John Stebbins - July 29 2021

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are a tax-free and cost-effective way to enhance your benefits package, and there are an increasing number of...

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Employee Morale: Keeping Your Workforce Engaged Through Tough Times

by Rayna Grenon - July 27 2021

During the pandemic, the percentage of working Americans experiencing a lot of worry in their daily life rose. So after 15 months of stress, it’s easy...

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Pooled Employer Plans: How A PEP May Be A Good Fit For Your Business

by John Stebbins - July 22 2021

Retirement plans are one of the most sought-after employee benefits. But for some companies, it can be challenging to administer a plan and stay in co...

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Comparing Payroll Companies: Gusto Vs. Complete Payroll Solutions

by Brian Roy - July 20 2021

Whether you’ve decided to outsource payroll for the first time to increase efficiencies, accuracy and compliance or are switching vendors, you’ll quic...

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Implementing An HRA: What An Employer Needs To Consider

by Dave Sanders - July 15 2021

While a competitive health benefits package can help you attract and retain talented employees, it can also be expensive. That’s why health reimbursem...

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Time And Attendance With CPS: What Are Our Offerings?

by Michael Pettengill - July 6 2021

If you’ve decided to implement a time and attendance system to better manage employees, minimize errors, and save time and money, you have a lot of ch...

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Types Of HRAs Employers Should Know: QSEHRA Vs ICHRA Vs Group Coverage

by Dave Sanders - July 1 2021

Since a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) can boost your healthcare offerings in a tight labor market while lowering your overall benefit costs, ...

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Paylocity Vs. Complete Payroll Solutions: A Side-by-Side Look

by Brian Long - June 29 2021

Once you’ve decided to move away from traditional, manual systems for managing your workforce towards automated solutions that will free up your time ...

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Creating A Workplace Safety Program: Everything Employers Need To Know

OSHA inspections are on the rise, with Congress recently allocating OSHA an additional $12.7 million for enforcement and establishing 50 new inspector...

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What Does An LMS Cost? A Learning Management System Pricing Guide

With so many in-person trainings being postponed or cancelled during COVID-19, we know it has been challenging for companies to continue to provide tr...

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What To Consider When Choosing An HRIS For Your Business

by Chris Gallivan - June 17 2021

As you grow, it can be time consuming and challenging to handle all the HR tasks associated with managing your workforce. One of the best ways to alle...

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What To Consider When Choosing A Workers’ Compensation Agent

by Ryan Berk - June 10 2021

Almost every business with employees is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. While some companies choose to buy coverage directly from a...

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Online Sexual Harassment: Guidelines For A Remote Workplace

by Rayna Grenon - June 8 2021

While many employees have been telecommuting from home during the pandemic, sexual harassment on the job can still occur even with remote work. In fac...

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7 Things To Consider When Choosing a TPA for Your Pre-Tax Benefits

by Kevin Schuler - June 1 2021

When you decide to offer pre-tax benefit plans like an HSA or FSA to your employees to help them save on their healthcare expenses, it’s important to ...

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What HRIS Solutions Does Complete Payroll Solutions Offer?

by John Tuttobene - May 25 2021

If you’ve decided to consider an HRIS system to help reduce your administrative burden as your company grows, there are a lot of options on the market...

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Recruitment Services Offered At Complete Payroll Solutions

Let’s face it: if you’ve ever recruited talent, you know it can be difficult and time consuming, which is why you’re looking into outsourced recruitin...

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How To Do Payroll: A Beginner’s Guide

by Lisa O'Neill - May 13 2021

If you’re a new business owner or are adding employees for the first time, understanding what you need to do to properly run payroll can be overwhelmi...

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Pay Frequency: Which Is Best For Your Business?

by Chris Freitas - April 20 2021

Whether you’re just adding employees for the first time or there’s a shift in the type of workers you employ, you may be wondering how often you shoul...

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Choosing A Health Insurance Broker: What You Need To Consider

by Stephanie Fricchione - April 15 2021

If you’ve decided using a health insurance broker is the best way for your company to help you get the best coverage at the most affordable price, you...

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COVID-19 Vaccinations For Employees: What An Employer Needs To Know

With the increased access to COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are eager to have their workers receive vaccinations in order to enable normal operatio...

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Comparing Payroll Companies: Paychex Vs. Complete Payroll Solutions

by David Rosania - April 8 2021

If you’ve decided to outsource your payroll to allow for more time to focus on your core business, you’ve probably found that there are plenty of vend...

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Workers’ Compensation Offerings At Complete Payroll Solutions

by Ryan Berk - April 1 2021

If you’re like most businesses, you’re required to carry workers’ compensation coverage for your employees even if you just have one worker. That’s be...

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Pre-Tax Benefits: What Services Complete Payroll Solutions Offers

by Kevin Schuler - March 25 2021

A competitive health benefits package can help you attract and retain talented employees. But it can also be expensive. If you’re here, that means you...

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Comparing Payroll Companies: ADP Vs. Complete Payroll Solutions

by Christina Virgin - March 23 2021

If you’re getting overwhelmed by payroll responsibilities and are looking for outsourced help to alleviate the burden on your business, there are lots...

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Choosing An Outsourced HR Company: 7 Considerations

If you’ve decided to work with an outsourced HR provider to help ease your burden and keep you in compliance, it’s essential to find the right partner...

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Classic Payroll Pricing At Complete Payroll Solutions

by Michael Pettengill - March 16 2021

If you’re considering Complete Payroll Solutions as your outsourced payroll partner, but don’t think our online payroll packages are the right fit, yo...

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Choosing A 401(k) Provider: 7 Things To Consider

by John Stebbins - March 11 2021

If you’ve decided to offer a 401(k) to your employees to enhance your benefits package and boost employee satisfaction, your next step is to find a pr...

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Health Insurance Brokers: The Top 5 Concerns Of Using One

by Stephanie Fricchione - March 9 2021

If you’re planning to offer health insurance to your employees for the first time or would like to see more options than your carrier offers to unders...

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Types of Employee Leave: Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and PTO

Time away from work is one of the most important employee benefits. But with multiple types of leave available to workers, it can be challenging to ad...

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Safe Harbor 401(k) Plans: Contributions, Matches, & More

by John Stebbins - March 2 2021

If you’re considering offering a 401(k) for your employees or already do but are looking to ease administration and maximize your contributions as an ...

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Complete Payroll Solutions’ Payroll Packages: Which Is Best For You?

by Sean Halloran - February 23 2021

If you’ve decided to outsource payroll to realize greater accuracy and efficiency in your processes, you have a lot of choices today. As you search fo...

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Labor Law Posters: An Employer’s Guide To Compliance

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - February 16 2021

If you’re in charge of workplace compliance, there’s a lot to stay on top of. With all the employment laws and regulations, and constant changes to th...

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Comparing Payroll Companies: QuickBooks Vs. Complete Payroll Solutions

by Chris Gallivan - February 11 2021

If you’ve been handling payroll on your own but have grown to the point where it’s too burdensome and time-consuming, you may be thinking about outsou...

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New Hire Paperwork: A Guide To Onboarding Compliance

by Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR - February 9 2021

Expanding your workforce can be an exciting time for your business. But with so much paperwork for you and your new employees to complete correctly, i...

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Reading A Paystub: Wages, Withholdings, & More

by David Polaski - February 4 2021

If you are handling HR tasks, that means you’re the go-to person in the company for employee questions about the workplace. And one of the most common...

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