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Human Resources Glossary
Discover definitions and descriptions of common HR terms and topics. Whether you’re new to HR or an established leader, these refreshers always come in handy.
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Federal Withholding
Federal withholding refers to the federal payroll taxes that are deducted from an employee’s salary and other compensation to provide for their tax liability.
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PEO – Professional Employer Organization
PEO stands for Professional Employer Organization. A PEO is a company that partners with businesses to help them manage employer-related administrative tasks.
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Paid Time Off
Paid time off is a policy organizations put in place to benefit their employees. PTO is a combination of vacation, sick and personal time.
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Gross vs. Net Pay
Gross vs. net pay can be confusing, but it’s important for both employers and employees to know the difference. Get the knowledge you need, here.
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Pay Stub Example
A pay stub is part of a paycheck, electronic or printed, which details the hours worked, taxes paid and wages earned. See an example of a paystub here.
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HSA vs FSA: Which is Best for Your Employees?
As an employer, offering FSAs and HSAs to employees can help offset costs that health insurance plans don’t cover. Find the hidden secrets of these benefits.
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SUTA Tax
SUTA is an acronym for the State Unemployment Tax Act and comes into play in the world of payroll taxes. Find out responsibilities here.
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Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax is a federal payroll tax. FICA funds social services like Medicare and Social Security. Read more here.
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LMS Meaning
LMS is an acronym for Learning Management System. A digital LMS can help employers manage the training efforts of their entire workforce.
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Range Penetration
Range penetration is a paymetric that compares an employee’s salary to the total pay range for their position or similar positions within other companies.
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What Is Bi-Weekly Pay?
On a bi-weekly pay schedule, payment is issued to employees every other week. Employees on a bi-weekly schedule receive 26 paychecks a year, 27 in a leap year.
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What Is Human Capital Management?
Human capital management (HCM) is a set of practices many organizations use to acquire, train, manage, develop and retain employees. Read why HCM is important.