Employee Benefits

Hiring in the Age of COVID-19

Keeping new employees motivated while working from home. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that many businesses operate. Rather than face a shutdown due to being deemed “non-essential,” many companies gave their employees the option to work from home. Now that weeks have passed and an increase in positive cases exists, returning to the physical workforce isn’t a possibility for most Americans. You may even need additional staff...

3 Misconceptions about Small Business Healthcare

Common myths about healthcare and some solutions that should help you to be a little more certain about your decisions.

2019 Minimum Wage Increases by State

Minimum wage is like the sun – it just keeps rising. Many cities, counties and states are yet again increasing the minimum wage. To better prepare you for 2019, below is a list of the states that will increase their minimum wage. Of course, we recommend that you check with your local jurisdiction before making any changes to your books because your city may follow different standards. Twenty one...

3 Ways to Develop Employee Success

You probably already take time to invest in hiring and training new and highly qualified talent, but do you also take time to encourage their continued professional development? Sometimes valuable employees leave if they feel unsatisfied or stuck in their role and replacing them can cost you more time and resources than holding onto the employees you already have. Strive to keep your employees happy and engaged with these...

3 Tips for Less Stressful Year End Payroll Processing 

It is that time of year again. The temperatures drop, the hustle-bustle of the holiday season is among us, and payroll is working hard to ensure all of their ducks are in a row before the end of the year. Unfortunately, many errors take place in payroll when common mistakes are overlooked during this busy season. Below are a few tips to help you keep those errors to a...

Why You Should Have an Employee Handbook

Although employee handbooks are often overlooked by employers and employees alike, these useful little books are important when it comes to making sure everyone is on the same page. If you have not yet created one, below are some tips on why you should have one and what you should include. What Your Handbook Should Cover You need to cover two primary areas in your employee handbook: policies that...

Total Rewards Packages – What You Need to Know 

Total Rewards Packages – What You Need to Know  As the workforce becomes more competitive with millennials dominating, employers are forced to rethink their employee benefits and rewards strategies. More companies are offering total rewards packages as an incentive to bring on quality employees. But what is included in a total rewards package?  Total rewards packages are typically made up of six components:  Benefits  Benefits are noncash, indirect payments...

3 Things Employers Should Know About Form W-4

3 Things Employers Should Know About Form W-4  Tax season is lingering ahead. Unless you have been reading up regularly, you probably have a few questions about the latest federal tax legislation and what it means for you personally as well as your business and employees, including questions about Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. Below are a few questions our readers have asked that we would like to...

To Pay an Intern or Not to Pay?

That is the question many employers face. Interns are great options for small businesses that need extra help but do not have the funding to bring a full-time employee on staff. Should you pay your interns or not? Thanks to the Department of Labor (DOL), that question is now answered for you. Recently, the DOL announced tips that reverse their previous test to determine whether an intern or student...

Strategic Partnerships for Small Business



One of the biggest strengths that small and medium-sized businesses have over their larger corporate competitors is the ability to engage with the local community in truly authentic and personalized ways. This is commonly exemplified quite clearly through the relationships you build with customers and clients. However, an alternative opportunity for community engagement — both incredibly powerful and frequently overlooked — exists in the form of other local organizations....