One of the biggest challenges facing human resources today is the talent crunch. At a time of near record unemployment, companies are finding it even harder to find top talent than usual. It seems that every company is putting maximum …
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The heartbeat of every successful business is a staff of hard-working employees completing their daily operations. While most employers spend time and money developing the skills of individual employees, creating and developing employee groups is equally important. Here is everything …
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As an employer, you’ve probably come to realize that the old adage is true: time is money. In the same way that you’d never want to waste your company’s finances, company time is also a resource that should be spent …
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Employers in 18 states, including several here in the Northeast, are preparing for minimum wage increases that will be effective on the first of the year. In Massachusetts, the minimum wage is set to rise to $12 per hour, a …
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The new deadline for 1095-B and 1095-C is now March 4, 2019. On November 29, 2018, the IRS issued a notice that extends the deadline for insurers and self-insuring employers to furnish ACA-related statements to individuals, and extends good-faith transition …
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All Massachusetts employers should be aware that the minimum wage piece of the three-pronged “Grand Bargain” act, which Governor Baker signed into law in 2018, will change payroll practices starting on New Year’s Day. Under this new legislation, the Massachusetts …
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It doesn’t take a tech expert to realize that there are risks associated with any technological advancement. When it comes to your small business, news reports about hackers compromising data security may be enough to scare you away from electronic …
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Maintaining a healthy work environment is a primary goal for any HR professional or business owner. One facet of Human Resources development that may get pushed to the wayside, however, is establishing a culture of compliance. While the temptation may …
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Good payroll professionals make their jobs look easy. This is partly because they don’t want to make other employees worry unnecessarily, but it’s also because they are capable and skilled at their jobs. Nevertheless, many people seem to think that …
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Payroll has come a long way since the days when companies relied on time clocks and punch cards, but the payroll process is still laborious. Because of this, companies have been built on making the payroll process easier. First, there …
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