As a small business owner, you’re constantly faced with the challenge of managing the escalating costs of healthcare plans while ensuring the well-being of your employees. To that point: a study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation determined that family premiums for employee-sponsored healthcare plans rose by 7% over the last year, a steep […]
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There are times when the business landscape feels more uneven and treacherous than ever, with the onus on small businesses to search for new ways to stay competitive. For many companies looking for an edge, the concept of a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) often comes to the forefront. But what exactly is a PEO? […]
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You’ve probably heard the old adage: “Nobody ever gets fired for buying IBM.” It’s a reference to the inherent safety of choosing a well-established, big-name company over a smaller one that may be more suitable or competitively priced. The same concept applies to payroll. There are well-known giants in the industry (we won’t mention […]
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Retaliation is the most common type of claim filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For perspective, in fiscal year 2022, the agency received 73,485 new discrimination charges, which represents an increase of almost 20% when compared to the previous fiscal year. The agency also handled more than 475,000 calls —an 18% increase […]
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Do your employees love what they do? It’s a worthwhile question, especially with turnover and labor shortages being felt across industries. And with limited HR resources for your small to mid-sized business, you feel this strain in an acute way. If you want a company that’s inviting to employees and encourages retention for the long […]
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According to the National Safety Council, every seven seconds a worker is injured on the job. As an employer, you have countless priorities to juggle each and every day – the safety of your workforce is likely right there at the top of the list. To achieve a safe workplace, you spend hours developing […]
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This event has passed and registration for this event is now closed. Click here for a recording of the presentation. Click here to download the presentation slides. Employee claims against employers are on the rise. With many new regulations, forgivable PPP loans, and the continued threat of the Covid19 virus, employers need to […]
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This event has passed and registration for this event is now closed. Click here for a recording of the presentation. Click here to download the presentation slides. Are you ready For Phase III of New York State’s Re-Opening? The Hudson Valley is currently scheduled to move to Phase III in New York State’s […]
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This event has passed and registration for this event is now closed. Click here for a recording of the presentation. Click here to download the presentation slides. Are you ready For Phase II of New York State’s Re-Opening? As an employer there are many challenges ahead as we move through the next 3 stages of […]
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Here’s a question for you: How much time is your organization spending on routine human resource tasks? We just heard a resounding “way too much time!” through your devices – we hear you loud and clear, and we agree. In fact, on average, small businesses spend a cumulative 240 days per year on non-core […]
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