The company HR department deals with everything and anything that has to do with people within a company, from payroll and workers’ compensation benefits to employee benefits. Companies handling all these responsibilities on their own often find they spend more money to hire additional employees to handle the workload. Plus,...
The Human Resources department has been bombarded with new work over the past few years. New laws are being passed at both the federal and state level, and managing human resources is more complex than ever. Consequences for mistakes can be severe, and even a very small startup business can...
Most companies have an idea what big data is, but haven't yet learned to tap its full potential. Current business intelligence (BI) practices are time-and-labor intensive, and can't deliver predictive results. BI mainly consists of after-the-fact analysis that produces weekly reports, end-of-the-month summaries, and fiscal year-end data sheets. By hiring...
Payroll processes have changed over the years but the responsibilities related to the accuracy of these processes should not be understated. Companies must ensure they are in compliance with all rules and regulations, and required official procedures that cover everything from employee benefits to state and federal taxes. It's not...
I have a warehouse selling wholesale engine parts, and I also make deliveries. Some of my drivers do paperwork as well when there are not too many deliveries. Can I classify them as clerical when they are not making deliveries all day long? Classifying employees for workers' compensation insurance isn't always...
If you are considering working with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to take over many of the labor-intensive human resources tasks necessary to run your business, you may wonder what to expect. You can expect lower costs, lower risks, and increased confidence in knowing that payroll, taxes, workers' compensation, and any...
In August, Judge Jorge Cueto, Circuit Court Judge in Dade County, Florida, ruled that the changes to the Florida Workers’ Compensation statutes that took effect October 1, 2003, violated the Florida Constitution and the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution. Judge Cueto argued that such an "exclusive remedy" provision...
Like any announcement from Apple, the iPhone 6 has put tech geeks in a frenzy. It's bigger, it's more powerful, it has a better display, and it serves as the perfect reminder that you can take care of your company's payroll on your smartphone. These apps will be perfect for...
When you own a small business, you fulfill many roles, often in the course of a single day. But even the most competent and energetic small business owner can't be expected to be an expert on all things necessary to successfully run a small business. One area in particular where...
The professional employer organization (PEO) can be a new or small business's most valuable partner. By taking care of important processes including payroll, taxes, benefits administration, and workers' compensation, a PEO allows businesses to focus on their core business. By working with a PEO, small businesses can alleviate worry about incidents...
