PEO companies offer different levels of service based on their business models. Some PEO services offer more while others offer less. We mention this to set up the following question: does your PEO offer worker’s compensation risk management? We do. Worker’s compensation risk management represents a tried-and-true approach to reducing the risks that can lead […]
Now is not a good time to own office space. Ever since the start of the COVID pandemic, being a landlord with vacant office space has been a tricky proposition. The problem has only gotten worse. According to recent data, office vacancies in the U.S. are at an all-time high. There are lessons to be […]
There has been a lot of discussion over the last 12-18 months about the Great Resignation and how it demonstrates new priorities within the modern workforce. Millions of people willing to quit their jobs in search of greener pastures are not necessarily satisfied with maintaining the status quo. But when it comes to college grads […]
The computer age was supposed to make life easier by streamlining data management. No doubt we have seen vast improvements since the personal computer was introduced some 40 years ago. But there is still plenty of room for improvement. Take human resources software or HRIS. Too many platforms are still more difficult to use than […]
Onboarding is an inevitable part of bringing in new hires. Every new hire, regardless of education or skill level, needs to be fully integrated into the company culture and workflow. But know this: you only have about six months to get it right, on average. That first six months are make or break time in […]
As the United States industrialized over the 19th century, factories and mines often sought the nation’s youth for a variety of tasks. In fact, 18 percent of the nation’s workforce consisted of children aged 10 to 15-years-old. Oftentimes, children were hired alongside their parents, allowing the parents to both work and watch their children while […]
Effective January 1, 2023, California enacted a new pay transparency law (SB 1162) with the intent toamend both the California Government Code section 12999 and the California Labor Code section 432.3.As an enhanced hybrid of both California Codes, SB 1162 seeks to vastly expand the employer’s pay datareporting requirements and increasing applicant and employee pay […]
Jan 23rd, 2023 Form I-9 is the first introduction to the world of immigration & work authorizations. The U.S. immigration laws focus on employers enforcing these laws. When a new hire begins, employers inspect official documents and verify the employee’s legal status. Individuals in the U.S. & authorized to work can begin clocking hours once […]
Form I-9 is a critical step in the hiring process. Employers hiring new workers must have each new employee complete the I-9 to verify the employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Likewise, recruiters who place employees must also have new employees complete Form I-9 as if they were the employer. New employees must […]
Moving into a managerial position can come with many different emotions. Managers are responsible for motivating and supporting their employees to achieve their potential. While this is exciting, it can be a little stressful as well. Because many managers start their roles with little to no experience, it can be difficult to develop the skills […]
