Are you an effective communicator?Is miscommunication limiting what you can achieve at work? Stacey has great tips on how to improve your communication skills so you have a better shot...
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The IRS has announced the 2020 contribution limits for flexible spending accounts (FSA) as well as limits for health savings accounts (HSA) for those with a qualifying high deductible health...
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Millions of dollars in unclaimed property are returned to individual states each year. Because there is no state department that hunts you down to rightfully return your unclaimed money, it’s...
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Each year, the CDC estimates that U.S. employees miss an average of 17 million workdays and companies lose an estimated $7 billion in sick days and lost productivity on account...
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Does your company have a workplace Halloween costume contest? While many companies use this opportunity to have fun and build morale, it's easy to cross the thin line between showing...
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Payroll Records: what are the requirements?How long do I have to keep payroll records and what details have to be included in those records? Stratus.hr Payroll Manager, Celeste, goes through...
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If you’ve been tasked to create and retain employee records, you know there are varying retention timeframes for each record. Here’s a quick at-a-glance chart to help you identify which employee records must be retained for how long. (Please note: federal contractors are required to retain records for longer periods than posted below.) Sources: EEOC, SHRM As part of our…
According to a new study released in September of 2019 by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), businesses that outsource their HR services to a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) have...
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You know that your employees want to feel appreciated and you want to recognize them for the work they do. But how do you get an executive team on board...
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has officially released a final overtime rule that raises the minimum salary amount to $35,568 to qualify for exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
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