Newsletter

You can count on us.

From the HR Support Center: How Can We Reduce Liability When Serving Alcohol at Company Events?

I’ve heard serving alcohol at company parties can be a liability. What steps can we take to protect our organization and our employees? Yes, alcohol can be a liability. Partygoers who overindulge could cause an accident or act in ways that violate your harassment policy. Here...

02 December, 2019

Tax Treatment for Family Members Working in the Family Business

One of the advantages of someone running their own business is hiring family members. But when including family members in business operations, certain tax treatments and employment tax rules apply. Here are some facts to know when working with a spouse, parent or child. Both spouses...

29 November, 2019

What is the Minister’s Housing Allowance?

The minister’s housing allowance is a very important tax benefit available to ministers. Section 107 of the Internal Revenue Code allows Ministers for Tax Purposes to exclude some or all of their ministerial income designated by their church or church-related employer as a housing allowance...

28 November, 2019

Key Metrics for Measuring Employee Performance

When measuring employee performance, the goal is to focus on meaningful data that allows you to determine employee profitability. Based on this data, you'll know whether employees are having a positive or negative impact on the bottom line and then be able to decide how...

27 November, 2019

Put Human Resources on Autopilot with Payroll Partners

Most companies try to save money and improve efficiency by automating workflows. Especially when advanced software, machinery, and outsourcing becomes economical. Why Is Human Resources Stuck in 1995? Curiously, some businesses neglect Human Resources in the quest for efficiency. Maybe they just overlook this department. Perhaps it...

26 November, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Can We Reduce the Risk of a Termination by Calling It a Layoff?

Does presenting a termination as a layoff reduce the risk of an unlawful termination claim? We have a new manager who’s not performing well that we want to let go. No. In fact, it could create more risk. If the terminated manager saw that you were...

25 November, 2019

Members of the military can check out these resources to help answer tax questions

When it comes to taxes, members of the military often have unique circumstances. IRS.gov has info on several topics that affect current and former military personnel, as well as their families. Here are resources where people can go to find more information. Tax Information for...

22 November, 2019

Save or Shred? Follow These Recordkeeping Guidelines

Are you a recordkeeping pack rat? Many individuals and businesses hold onto paper and digital records indefinitely — just in case. But securely storing years of financial records can become burdensome. Here's some guidance to help minimize recordkeeping overload. Personal Tax Records Most tax advisors recommend that...

20 November, 2019

Flexible Scheduling Is A Must For Millennials

Many employers are lagging behind when it comes to flexible schedules. This is unfortunate. Providing flexible schedules benefits everyone at your organization. It's also a must if you want to hire qualified millennials. They are becoming the largest group in the labor pool—so it's important...

19 November, 2019

From the HR Support Center: Can We Prohibit Visible Tattoos?

We’re thinking of requiring employees to keep tattoos covered. Is this something we can do? What considerations should we make? Yes, you may prohibit visible tattoos entirely or you may simply prohibit those that are offensive, distracting, inappropriate, or over a certain size. Tattoo policies usually depend...

18 November, 2019