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Achieving HR Excellence
McKinsey found that the typical HR department still spends 60% of their time on transactional human resources. In today's world of dynamic and constant change, that just won't do. You can't recruit and retain top talent if you spend most of your time keying new hire data into payroll or processing administrative tasks. You can't discover new insights about how labor costs are affecting your bottom line if you're too busy manually tracking time and attendance. You can't optimize benefits for a multigenerational workforce if you're stuck hand-holding employees through open enrollment. Get to the next level of HR with a combination of technology and expertise. Start by downloading the guide.
2019 Report: People Management, Perception vs. Reality
Paycor surveyed more than 700 CEOs, CFOs and HR leaders about employee engagement, turnover and their compliance practices. Download our latest report to see the results. Inside you’ll learn: Metrics HR can leverage to impact the bottom line The true causes of turnover according to executives and employees Five ways the right HR & payroll provider can minimize compliance risk Fill out the form below to access the full report: People Management, Perception vs. Reality
Payroll Compliance in 2019: What You Need to Know
Payroll compliance can be extraordinarily complex and quite costly if not done right. Unless processes are in place to consistently apply pay policies, accurately calculate Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime, and streamline administration of FMLA and other leave policies, you can leave your business vulnerable to litigation. If your company is audited or subjected to a lawsuit, are you sure you have the proper controls and processes in place to quickly provide accurate records and audit trails? Reducing overpayment, absenteeism and litigation are all areas of potential savings for every business. Automating the time and labor function can be the key to managing labor costs, but it also provides operational benefits. Decisions can...
How Does The Government Shutdown Affect Tax Returns?
Officially now the longest government shutdown in history, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed—some are required to work, some are not— but none are receiving paychecks. For some, the timing couldn’t be worse. Tax season is upon us and many American workers are left wondering what the government shutdown means in regard to their 2018 tax returns or tax status in general. If you or your HR department find yourselves inundated with questions from curious employees, be sure to arm yourself with the most recent information. Here’s what to tell employees during the government shutdown. Do I have to pay federal income tax during the shutdown? Yes. Despite the government shutdown, employees still need to pay income tax....
How Does the 2019 Government Shutdown Affect Human Resources?
The consequences of the government shutdown are widespread. From furloughed federal employees, delayed tax returns and long lines at TSA checkpoints, few Americans can escape its impact. Unfortunately, as an HR leader, you won’t get by unscathed. It’s not just “business as usual” for most organizations because the shutdown affects the work done on a day-to-day basis. Let’s review some of the biggest ways the government shutdown is affecting HR departments. E-Verify is Down The system used to confirm an employee’s eligibility status to work in the U.S. is inaccessible. Overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, E-Verify takes the information found on an employee’s I-9 form and electronically compares it to records from the Social...
How to Staff for Payroll Administration: Roles and Responsibilities
Payroll administration is an essential function for every business. From issuing/distributing paychecks and maintaining tax compliance to calculating payroll deductions and garnishments, administrators wear several hats. If you own a business and are looking to staff your payroll department, here’s what you need to know. What Do Payroll Administrators Do? Depending on the size of a business, the payroll department may have one employee or a dedicated team, all with varying levels of experience and responsibilities. Payroll Practitioner l (entry-level) This entry level position is the grease that keeps the wheels of the payroll department rolling. They perform essential, yet routine duties. Their responsibilities include: Maintaining...
PTO Payout Laws By State
Most companies have formal paid time off policies. Regardless of whether you call it vacation time, sick time, furlough, PTO, PDO or some combination of the above, you should pay attention to states’ laws. Surrendering your terminated employees’ accrued and unused vacation time isn’t subject to federal law, but it’s important to pay attention to states’ laws since regulation is under their purview. If your company has locations in multiple states, it’s important to review all statutes regarding separation pay. This handy table should provide the basic information you need to know but be sure to check state departments of labor for specific guidelines. State Statutory Requirements Addressing Vacation Pay Use-It-or-Lose-It Policy Payment...
2019: The True Cost of Payroll Services
Whether you’re Google or a start-up operating out of your parent’s garage, you’re required to process payroll, calculate taxes and maintain records in a reliable way. How do most small and medium-sized businesses process payroll? Well, typically there are 3 options: Hire a professional employer organization (PEO) Manage payroll, yourself Partner with an HR & payroll provider Deciding which option is best for your organization can be overwhelming, especially if you’re looking to cut costs and mitigate risk. “Isn’t Payroll Easy? It’s Just Adding Numbers and Writing Checks, Right?” WRONG. Processing and running payroll is a composition of challenging, high-stakes tasks. In fact, payroll teams have multiple responsibilities, including:...
2019 Mileage Reimbursement Rates
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued 2019 federal mileage reimbursement rates that should be used to calculate costs for operating vehicles for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. In summary, the business mileage rate increased 3.5 cents for business travel and 2 cents for medical and certain moving expenses from 2018. 2019 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rates Beginning January 1, 2019, standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickups or panel trucks will be: 58 per mile driven for business (up from 54.5 cents in 2018) 20 per mile driven for medical or moving purposes (up from 18 cents in 2018) 14 per mile driven in service of charitable organizations (same rate as 2018) The mileage rates above can be used to...
Webinar: Bending the Healthcare Curve - 2/5/19 @2pm ET
This webinar will explore cost containment solutions available to employers who are wanting to reduce the cost of medical coverage to their employees. With the volatile healthcare market today, this has become the most uncontrollable expense to most employers and there are many new, cutting edge solutions to assist employers in controlling these costs. Tuesday, February 5, 2019 2:00 p.m. ET
Webinar: 5 Employee Engagement Myths & Solutions
How do the experiences your employees have leave them feeling about work and your organization? In this session, restaurant consultant and workforce expert, Jamie Griffin will help us identify and overcome five myths about measuring employee engagement. For each myth, Jamie will share specific insights to help you design a work experience that creates higher employee engagement and better results.