Economy March 27, 2026
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls as Inflation Gets Worse
U.S. consumer sentiment slid to a three-month low in March and year-ahead inflation expectations jumped as the war in the Middle East drives up gasoline prices.
December 13, 2018
Are Your Clients Responsible for Household Employment Taxes?
As a trusted financial advisor, you can help your clients meet their tax obligations as it relates to household employees, but first you must understand whether their household workers qualify as employees. The IRS defines a household employee as an ...
December 12, 2018
OnPay Partners with Magnify for Agribusiness Payroll
FCSAmerica, a financial cooperative for agriculture businesses, launched Magnify in partnership with software firms Xero and Figured. Their goal was to create an accounting and managerial software system that helps agriculture businesses improve ...
December 12, 2018
62 Percent of U.S. Workers Saw No Pay Increase in 2018
The likelihood of receiving a pay raise, better paying job, or both is higher among higher income households. In fact, the majority of households with income below $50k/year report getting neither a pay raise nor a new better paying job, ...
December 11, 2018
2019 Hiring and Compensation Trends for Accounting Firms
One of the effects of a competitive hiring market is skilled accountants and auditors expect higher wages. Forty-six percent of U.S. workers responding to a recent Robert Half survey say they’re underpaid in their current position.
December 5, 2018
Top Workplace Trends for 2019
Looking back at the state of the labor market according to the monthly ADP National Employment Report and quarterly Workforce Vitality Report, the U.S. workforce experienced historic gains in 2018. Specifically, in 2018 the unemployment rate fell ...
December 1, 2018
Workers Prefer Improved Benefits Over Extra Salary, Says AICPA Survey
When it comes to finding the perfect job, a newly published American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) survey of 2,026 U.S. adults, among whom 1,115 were employed, suggests it’s about a lot more than the money. And with three in ten employed ...
November 28, 2018
Paychex to Acquire PEO Firm Oasis
The acquisition will significantly advance Paychex's leadership position in HR outsourcing, leveraging the scope of the company's technology platform and providing new clients access to Paychex's innovative products and technology-enabled services.
November 28, 2018
How Important is Corporate Culture for Employee Recruiting?
Creating a positive corporate culture is top of mind for employers looking to recruit and retain talent, according to a new study from global staffing firm Robert Half. The research examines why workplace culture is increasingly under ...
November 20, 2018
The 10 Types of PTO
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 70% of employees have access to paid days off from work for sick or vacation time. Although these are common paid time off programs, sick and vacation days aren’t the only time off work you can offer.
November 18, 2018
AccountantsWorld Launches Employee Portal App
EPPR is the only app that fully integrates with AccountantsWorld's Payroll Relief platform, the leading cloud-based system designed to enable accountants to offer seamless, end-to-end payroll services to their small-business clients.
November 17, 2018
Most Employees Feel OK Searching for a New Job While at Work
Most professionals feel confident testing the employment waters, even from their current office, research suggests. In a survey from global staffing firm Accountemps, 78 percent of workers said they would feel at least somewhat comfortable looking ...
November 14, 2018
Square Payroll Adds Benefits Offerings for Small Businesses
Square has launched employee benefit offerings within Square Payroll, providing small businesses who use Square Payroll access to quality, affordable benefits like health insurance and retirement savings. Benefits are flexible, easy-to-use, and ...