In today's heavily regulated business environment, it can be a tough thing just to stay on the right side of the legal fence. Do you worry about what might happen if one of your managers is accused of harassment or discrimination? Are you concerned about having enough workers' compensation insurance,...
How long has it been since you purchased your PEO contract? When you made the purchase, did you shop around adequately or just take the first offer you came across? If it's been some time since you reviewed your PEO contract or got price quotes for your employee benefits packages, payroll administration,...
Currently, about 250,000 American businesses turn to the human resources support offered by a PEO, or Professional Employer Organization. That number is likely to go up significantly in the years to come, as the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations has scored a huge win on Capital Hill. On December 16,...
When your new business takes off, it's an exciting time, yet your responsibilities continue to increase, even as you hire new people to handle certain tasks. In any business, human resources (HR) tasks can demand a lot of time and attention. You have to ensure your payroll, taxes, and benefits...
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...
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...
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...
If your professional employer organization (PEO) or payroll contract is up for renewal at the end of the year, it may be time to decide which direction you want to go next. Should you continue using the services of your current PEO, switch to a different company, or begin doing...
When it comes to running a business, nothing is more important than your time and your money. Payroll can be a huge headache for businesses of all sizes, often requiring salaried employees to learn specialized software that they don't fully understand. Outsourcing your payroll can make paying your employees a...
Many of today's business owners take payroll management technology for granted, with no idea how much payroll has changed in just the last 25 years or so. Once upon a time, "automated payroll" meant a payroll clerk sat at a specific computer with DOS-based software installed, and it could still...
