In the game of recruitment, one should never judge a book by its cover. This is certainly true when making hiring decisions based on how well a candidate presents himself or herself during the interview process. Despite how stellar someone looks on a resume, how professional a candidate appears, and...
Operating a non-profit organization can be both highly rewarding and challenging at times, especially during troubled economic conditions. Some of the biggest challenges alone come from the management of critical “people” aspects of running a non-profit smoothly. Without clear and consistent human resource management processes in place to recruit, train...
Starting a small business can be exciting, while at the same time a number of business and human resource concerns will inevitably come up. This can cause things to become overwhelming and confusing, even for a seasoned entrepreneur. A professional employer organization, or PEO as it’s more commonly referred to,...
Every year, more than 5 thousand people die as a result of texting while driving, an epidemic that is prevalent in South Florida and other urban areas around the United States. A good number of these are caused by workers who are trying to communicate with their employers and customers...
In December, we reported on some of the recent updates to the Affordable Health Care Act and its possible implications for your business. This month, we revisit this topic with a look at upcoming deadlines and the latest news and how they may affect your business going into a brand...
According to recent sources, workers’ comp reform in Florida and New York are getting much needed attention as lawmakers are pushing for increased legislation to control costs this year. For the thousands of employers who call New York and Florida home, this is welcomed news. Workers’ compensation claims have steadily...
Matt Lindquist made his way into the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) business the way many do – by being in the right place at the right time. Just by sheer luck, his future wife had a friend who was working for a PEO in the area called Epix. Matt was...
It can be challenging when starting a small business or learning how to grow a small business in a tough economic climate, but did you know that a professional employer organization (PEO) can support these goals? It is believed that a PEO can help any small business expand faster because outsourcing payroll administration is a cost effective way...
Since its launch, the Affordable Care Act for employers (ACA) has created a great deal of confusion among small businesses that are affected by new payroll and benefit requirements. Yet, healthcare reform is long overdue for a medical system that’s been crying out for improvements for many years. The most affected sector of the Affordable...
Around the United States, payroll departments and professional employer organizations (PEOs) have begun receiving notification that state minimum wages are changing for 2014. This means PEOs are already updating their systems to reflect this change, as a convenience to the businesses they serve. While the federal minimum wage information, provided by the US Department of Labor...
