Payroll

November 21, 2019 

The first days on a job aren't always smooth sailing, suggests new research from global staffing firm Accountemps. While nearly all professionals surveyed (95%) said their company has an onboarding process, and 79% rated it as effective, 59% of ...

November 20, 2019 

Just as Gen X was getting started on their careers, enjoying home ownership and beginning to save for retirement, they were hit by the financial crisis of 2008. While their housing values and incomes have recovered, they have the highest average ...

Mark Thomas

November 20, 2019 

Both seasonal and temporary employees can give your business a boost and support you during busy times. But, what option is best for your company? Read on to find out how temporary vs. seasonal employees compare.

Maria Tanksi

November 18, 2019 

As rents continue to steadily rise across the U.S., about a quarter of rentersi say affording their rent payments is difficult or very difficult. To make ends meet, two-thirds of those renters make at least one financial sacrifice to afford their home, and half wouldn’t be able to afford an unexpected $1,000 expense, according to...…

November 15, 2019 

To ensure success in an environment where available accounting talent is limited, managers must move away from the idea of a new hire having a perfect resume. Instead, focus on identifying promising candidates who you can develop and who fit your ...

Paul McDonald

November 13, 2019 

In order to save money, more than 2 in 5 (41%) gift-givers are willing to resort to gift-giving taboos, including 38 million (16%) who would be willing to boycott the tradition altogether. Additionally, nearly one-quarter (24%) are willing to regift ...

November 11, 2019 

A growing economy has led to increased demand for accounting and finance professionals. Projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show employment in the sector growing 6% from 2018 to 2028. This is good news for job seekers, but ...

November 11, 2019 

Forty-three percent of workers surveyed admitted they've lost interest in a position when the company wasn't willing to negotiate elements beyond salary.

November 6, 2019 

Taxpayers can deduct contributions to a traditional IRA if they meet certain conditions. If during the year either the taxpayer or his or her spouse was covered by a retirement plan at work, the deduction may be reduced, or phased out, until it is ...

November 5, 2019 

Are employees stressed out before they even arrive to the office? In a new survey from global staffing firm Robert Half, half of professionals (50%) said traveling to and from work is stressful.

November 1, 2019 

Among employers offering 401(k) retirement plans today, 90 percent automatically put employees’ money into a Target Date Fund (TDF). And according to a report from MarketWatch, as of 2018 more than half of all 401(k) accounts had fully 100 percent of ...

October 31, 2019 

The new service allows businesses to stay informed on every aspect of wage and hour compliance. It includes a comprehensive library of federal, state and local materials, a compliance help desk, and a community forum for crowd-sourcing opinions and ...