Health savings accounts (HSAs) have been around since 2003, but they continue to cause confusion in the human resources (HR) departments of employers that participate in the program. Account holders must be able to meet several eligibility criteria, and further complications can arise when an employee already has an open...
Published: Jan 11, 2013
Executive compensation is one of the most controversial issues in America today. The media is focused on this complex issue. The public, the Internal Revenue Service and the Securities and Exchange Commission are debating the value of executives’ services. At non-profit organizations, the employees, donors, and patients...
Published: Sep 02, 2012
Developing a culture of recognition, in which employees are genuinely acknowledged for their contributions is more important than ever - not only to bolster flagging spirits, but as a means to maintain productivity, profitability, and retention of key employees. Whether you're looking to breathe new life into an existing...
Published: Jan 03, 2014
Impacts of the American Taxpayer Relief Act on Payroll, Copyright ®, All Rights Reserved. 1 Impacts of the American Taxpayer Relief Act on Payroll If Americans were hoping for an end to political theater after the end of the 2012 elections, they certainly got an unpleasant surprise as the country edged closer and closer...
Published: Jan 03, 2013
Ask yourself a few key questions as you look at your own organization. Are you doing recognition thoughtfully and deliberately, or is it just something you flippantly discuss once every six months? Do you really care if your employees are in the “right seat on the bus” and have opportunities for growth? Are...
Published: Mar 08, 2012
Implementing a Salary Increase Matrix Designing compensation and salary increase plans can present challenges to even the most experienced payroll and human resources (HR) professionals. It’s important to use reliable measures of performance when rewarding salary increases. It’s also important to design a salary...
Published: Apr 14, 2012
Tips for Managing Employees Working from Home, Copyright ®, All Rights Reserved. 1Telecommuting. Working from home. Remote employees. Regardless to what it is called, working from anywhere other than the company office is becoming increasingly popular for employees and employers alike. The ability for more employers...
Published: Mar 09, 2014
The costs associated with employee absenteeism can be astronomical. High levels of absenteeism can impact productivity, service quality and employee morale. From an HR management perspective, employee absenteeism and tardiness can be some of the toughest issues to address and remedy. This OnDemand Webinar will help you...
Published: Sep 12, 2013
In the past three years, Office of Federal Contracts and Compliance Programs’OFCCP) approach towards compliance enforcement has been more aggressive than ever. Since the new administration took over in 2009, we have seen significant changes to how the agency has been conducting compliance reviews.
Published: Jul 28, 2014
With the announcement of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) by The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regarding updates to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the agency has brought focus on the affirmative action efforts for individuals with a disability as a top priority. In the effort...
Published: Nov 14, 2013
A culture of integrity must be intentionally shaped. A strong compliance program, built on an organization’s values and principles, is the bedrock for creating a culture that is focused on outstanding quality and business outcomes.
Published: Dec 05, 2014
Each year, ethics and compliance professionals gather and analyze report data made through their numerous reporting systems. The way the data is segmented may mean the difference between identifying a problem early or just having a collection of tables and charts with little context for departments, boards or senior executives...
Published: Jun 10, 2015
Companies are set to become increasingly employee-centric in the future. Those employers who make changes now to shape their business around the needs of their staff are likely to achieve significant competitive advantage. Employees are more like to stay with companies that show they value their staff and provide an environment...
Published: Sep 01, 2015
Financial Director, in conjunction with income protection insurers Unum, conducted a survey of finance directors to gauge the importance and availability of employee benefits in their respective companies.
Published: Apr 01, 2012