Worker’s Compensation vs. Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Know the Difference by Christine Muller So, fun tidbit for the month of June, did you know June 27th is National Onion Day – so I’d thought I’d peel back the layers of HR a little and provide some context and definitions for some different layers, so to speak […]

It’s ironic: a foundation for productivity at work – whether working well with fellow employees, advancing our own goals and projects, or growing into our next level of advancement – is good mental health. However, it’s a subject that, unlike the flu or an injury, is not expressed as a need for care when that

Worker’s Compensation vs. Unemployment Insurance Benefits: Know the Difference by Christine Muller So, fun tidbit for the month of June, did you know June 27th is National Onion Day – so I’d thought I’d peel back the layers of HR a little and provide some context and definitions for some different layers, so to speak

The Importance of Performance Reviews: A Win-Win for Employees and Employers by Audrey Foster Performance reviews play a crucial role in the success of any business. By providing regular feedback, both employees and employers can benefit greatly. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of performance reviews, the frequency at which they

Should You Start an S Corp? by Rhonda Anderson Similar to sole proprietors and partnerships, S Corps are pass-through entities. All business income is passed through to the owner. Unlike sole proprietors, LLCs and partnerships, however, the income passed through from an S Corp is not subject to self-employment tax, which amounts to 15.3%. The

Encourage Employee Wellbeing: Promote Taking Time Off for a Healthier Work-Life Balance by Kim Keene Research shows that many employees are thinking about skipping or at least shortening their vacation plans this year out of fear of being laid off or falling behind in their work. Others simply want to conserve their cash, given the

Maximizing Benefits for Employees During Hour Reduction: A Guide Do you have an employee that needs to have their hours reduced? Are you nervous about how to do so while paying attention to pay and benefit changes? One resource is to make sure to check in with your benefits broker, they will know the ins

4 Tips for Adapting Employee Recognition Programs to the Virtual Workplace In our new virtual (post-pandemic) workspace world it has become challenging to recognize remote staff for their professional achievements! Here are some tips to try to re-engage and recognize your employees: Leverage social media and digital tools. You don’t have to wait until the

Mental Health in the Workplace: 5 Supportive Workplace Culture for Mental Health May 2023 has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Not one of us can say we’ve worked somewhere that was free of mental health issues. From upper-level executives stressing over financials, to hourly associates not making enough money to live, to violence

The pandemic continues to have huge impact on your team, doesn’t it? With some employees refusing to come back to the office, expressing a form of ‘quiet quitting’, while others are joining the ‘great resignation’ wave, retention of talent and proprietary content has become paramount. Not surprisingly, in our role as a Human Resources partner,

Important Tax Deadlines and Dates INDIVIDUAL FILERS 4/18/2023 2022 Tax Return Deadline or Extension Request Form 4868 HSA & IRA Contribution Deadline for prior year – 2022 2023 Q1 Estimated Tax Payments Due 6/15/2023 Q2 2023 Estimated Tax Payments Due 9/15/2023 Q3 2023 Estimated Tax Payments Due 10/16/2023 2022 Final Tax Return Deadline for Extended […]

While March 8 was celebrated as International Women’s Day, the entire month is given over to highlighting the contributions of women, worldwide, in the full range of human endeavor: commerce, science, politics, sports, arts, family, innovation, spiritual realms. However, there’d be no need for this showcase if it wasn’t for the sad fact that, worldwide,

Drinking on the Job- What to Do When an employer suspects a worker has been drinking on the job or is intoxicated at work, it should respond to ensure the safety of the employee, their co-workers and customers. That response may entail doing a quick investigation and having a conversation with the employee, along with

Last week, on February 17, we celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day, founded in 1995 by the foundation of the same name. Its mission is to make kindness a norm. Why is this ‘touchy feely’ day so important to your business? It’s because spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves, it can

Payroll Tax Deadlines and Changes for 2023 DUE DATE FORM DESCRIPTION 1/31/2023 Q4 941 Employer’s Quarterly Tax Return 2022 940 Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment Tax Return 2022 W2 Annual Wage Reporting Employee 2022 W3 Transmittal of Wage & Tax Statements Q4 MT UI5 Montana Employer’s UI Quarterly Wage Report (or applicable state) 2022 MW3 Annual

Our most recent blog discussed the impact of World Human Rights Day (Dec. 10) on those rights you might accord your outsourced and internal team members. As this month celebrates Martin Luther King Day, let’s bring the conversation closer to home and recent controversies over the rights of those who don’t conform to the American

The Numbers States reported that 216,000 workers filed for new unemployment benefits during the week ending Dec. 17, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The number of workers continuing to claim unemployment benefits—1.67 million—has been steadily rising through the year and is now just under the pre-pandemic average of 1.7 million.

Since 1948, the United Nations has celebrated Human Rights Day on December 10, arising from its Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) A milestone document, it proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to – regardless of race, color, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other

A number of years ago, I had a client who told me of a great habit he’d developed: once yearly, during his birthday month, he would review what were usually considered fixed expenses. These were typically subscription based, recurring monthly at the same rate and often without any thought or examination on his part. Things

Happy holidays…. What should holiday parties look like for this year? The following are the top 5 suggestions from the internet for 2022: 1. Coordinate a Team-Building Charity Drive Giving is better than receiving. And when your team bands together for a worthy cause, it can be just what Santa ordered to build teamwork and