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Social Security’s New COLA Prediction is Out and It’s More of the Same for Retirees
Inflation-weary retirees won’t see much relief in the latest projections regarding next year’s Social Security increase.
February 5, 2020
Paycheck to Paycheck Cities: Ranking Income vs. Cost of Living
Nearly 38.1 million Americans live in poverty, where being able to afford basic necessities can be a struggle. Even those who earn more average wages struggle to make ends meet. According to a survey by CareerBuilder, almost 80% of workers in the U.S. live paycheck to paycheck (including 10% of those earning six figures). [This...…
February 4, 2020
Workers Want to Know Company Financial Health
Should companies open their books to employees? New research from global staffing firm Robert Half Management Resources shows a majority of workers (82 CFOs were asked, “Does your company provide employees with regular updates on its quarterly and annual financial performance?” Their responses: “Staff feel more invested and engaged when leadership provides updates on company...…
January 30, 2020
3 Visionary Trends to Consider in 2020
Read more, exercise, take up a new hobby — you've got New Year's resolutions for yourself, but what about for your accounting firm? With 2020 fast approaching and a new decade on the horizon, now's the perfect time to position your firm for success in ...
January 29, 2020
New Jersey Society of CPAs Reminds Small Business Owners About Tax-Saving Benefits of the New Pass-Through Law
The switch to a pass-through entity, as opposed to a C corporation, where long-term double taxation can be expensive, has other benefits, such as reducing the chances of an audit if the business owners file their taxes as a partnership versus a single own
January 28, 2020
Why Preventing Data Breaches Should be a Top Priority for CPA Firms
Financial services organizations have been among the biggest targets for hackers in recent years, and it's easy to see why. As keepers of sensitive personal and financial information, CPA firm databases are enticing treasure troves for tech-savvy ...
January 27, 2020
For Organizations with a Social Mission, Low Pay Does Not Equal Low Performance
In a series of behavioral experiments described in the paper, participants who accepted low pay to work on behalf of a social mission outperformed those working for higher pay. For example, in one experiment, 38% of subjects chose jobs involving a ...
January 23, 2020
Can Pay Transparency Erase the Gender Pay Gap?
A related PayScale survey found that employees have their own bias, as most tend to believe their workplace does a better job than other companies at providing equal opportunities for men and women.
January 22, 2020
How Common are Remote Work Arrangements?
In a new survey from global staffing firm Robert Half, less than half of professionals (47%) said their company provides the option to work off-site. Of those, 70% take advantage of the perk and work from home...
January 21, 2020
Paychex Among Most Admired Companies
Paychex, a provider of HR, payroll, benefits, and insurance solutions, today was named to Fortune magazine’s 2020 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
January 20, 2020
OnPay Raises $6 Million in Series A Funding
The Series A funding builds on an outstanding year for OnPay that includes becoming a Xero certified app partner, releasing a complete set of HR tools, and being named as the exclusively endorsed payroll partner for American Dental Association members.
January 16, 2020
76% Of Tech Leaders Say They Offer Extra Perks For IT Pros
Among the 28 U.S. cities in the survey, Miami (92%), Seattle (85%) and Raleigh (84%) have the most organizations that are sweetening the pot for hard-to-find IT talent.
January 16, 2020
The Top Job Search Trends for 2020
How can professionals stand out from the crowd and score a job this year? According to a new survey from global staffing firm Accountemps, senior managers are most impressed when candidates network on social media with employees at the company of ...