According to a 2022 Mercer survey, only 10% of employers offer lifestyle savings accounts, or LSAs. But a massive 70% say they are considering including LSAs in their benefits packages. What, exactly, are LSAs? A lifestyle savings account is an employer-funded benefit designed to help employees make...
The Internal Revenue Service reminded thousands of tax-exempt organizations of their May 15, 2023, filing deadline. The annual filing due date for certain returns filed by tax-exempt organizations is normally by the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of an organization's accounting period....
Because skilled talent is expensive to find, companies turn to coaching earlier as a method for developing their employees' potential. People are also changing roles more often and need to be supported through those transitions. Learning to look within for answers Coaching supports new behaviors and...
As a church leader, addressing an employee’s fluctuating performance or initiating conversations about termination is an undesirable part of the job. However, these conversations don't have to be uncomfortable or awkward. Difficult dialogues can be successful and fruitful when done right. Here are 4 strategies to...
Question: My employees have been asking about volunteer time off. What is that and how should we set it up? Answer: Volunteer time off (VTO) is a form of paid leave that gives employees their regular compensation for hours spent in service to an approved charitable...
Approximately 3 million temporary and contract workers are hired each year in the U.S., and managers have long relied on temps to keep their businesses humming. How can they make the most of this layer of cover and support? Temps keep the machine oiled and running ...
Employers generally must withhold income tax from employees' wages. To figure out how much tax to withhold, you need to use the employee's Form W-4, the appropriate method and the appropriate withholding table described in Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods. You'll deposit your withholdings...
Question: What is at-will employment? Does that mean I can fire an employee for any reason? Answer: At-will employment means that the employer or employee can end the employment relationship for almost any reason (with or without cause) at any time (with or without notice). It does...
Though most churches don’t often employ fully remote staff members, you likely have staff that enjoy the benefits of occasional remote work: think of the pastor meeting a congregant for lunch; the worship team that plans at a local coffee shop; the children’s director that...
Question: We want to offer more flexible work schedules but have a hard time staffing our shifts as it is. Any Suggestions? Answer: It’s great that you are considering offering more flexibility to your employees. This is one way to increase retention and give your employees...