Payroll

 2018 Minimum Wage Changes – State-by-State

November 23, 2017 

2018 Minimum Wage Changes – State-by-State

Twenty-seven states — plus Washington, D.C. — index their minimum wages to rise automatically with the cost of living. More states will index minimum wage increases annually, starting in the following years, like: Minnesota (2018), Michigan (2019) and ...

James Paille

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November 21, 2017 

The Thank-You Note: A Valuable Tool When Interviewing

Eighty percent of human resources (HR) managers said they take thank-you messages into account when deciding who to hire. The bad news? Respondents reported receiving notes from only 24 percent of applicants, down from 51 percent in 2007.

 Five Steps to Become a Better Leader

November 21, 2017 

Five Steps to Become a Better Leader

It’s that time of year when many companies are doing annual reviews and employees are thinking about their own performance as well as their relationship with their team and their boss. When you consider that nearly 50 percent of workers leave ...

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November 21, 2017 

What Is a Tax Gross Up for Payroll?

There might be a time you want to pay an employee a specific amount. But, once you factor in taxes, that amount gets smaller. So how can you give an employee a certain net pay? Gross up for taxes.

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November 20, 2017 

Workplace Boredom Kills Productivity

If you've ever had a case of the blahs at work, you're not alone. According to a new survey from staffing firm OfficeTeam, professionals admit they're bored in the office an average of 10.5 hours per week. That's more than a full day a week, or the ...

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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November 20, 2017 

November 2017 Payroll Channel

The IRS has announced the 2018 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) with respect to retirement plan limits. Many limits, which are adjusted by reference to Code Sec. 415(d), are changed for 2018 since the increase in the cost-of-living index met the ...

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November 20, 2017 

5 Must-Have Workplace Policies

By implementing or updating as needed, and consistently enforcing five (5) practical and well-known workplace policies, most employers can dramatically decrease the potential that a workplace decision involving an employee will result in ...

Richard D. Alaniz, JD

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November 20, 2017 

5 Hiring and Salary Trends for 2018

Demand for accounting professionals remains high, while unemployment for accountants and auditors remains low, below the national average. This is putting pressure on and intensifying hiring competition for accounting firms.

Paul McDonald

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November 13, 2017 

9 HR Traps to Avoid When Disciplining Employees

When an employee’s conduct or performance becomes an issue, employers need to take steps to correct the problem and prevent it from reoccurring. This isn’t always easy, and additional problems can arise if you don’t handle the situation carefully.

 Republicans and Democrats Agree on Value of Homeownership

November 13, 2017 

Republicans and Democrats Agree on Value of Homeownership

About two-thirds of self-identified Republicans and Democrats agreed that homeownership is key to a higher social status, and close to three-quarters of respondents who identified with either party also believe that being a homeowner increases standing...