5 Steps for successfully negotiating pay after a job offer

• April 02, 2021

You got the job you want, but the pay isn't what you hoped for. You can throw in the towel, or you can negotiate the job offer.

How to ask your boss for a raise, 5 steps for getting the pay you deserve

• March 26, 2021

If you want to ask your boss for a raise, you'll need to do your research first and craft a solid case if you want to maximize your chances of success.

Pandemic relief for benefit plans ended on Feb. 28, what now?

• March 01, 2021

If no additional action is taken soon, the lapse of pandemic benefit plan relief will have a significant impact on COBRA benefits.

How to approach pay differences for employees doing remote work

• February 17, 2021

Remote work can vastly increase your applicant pool, but it also brings difficult questions. Do you pay a sales rep in Boston the same as one in Boise?

This pay equity self-audit checklist will help you correct pay disparities

• February 15, 2021

With states passing more extensive pay equity laws and several lawsuits following, now's the time to start an internal pay equity self-audit.

Pay equity is a hot topic in 2021, it may be time for a self evaluation

• February 08, 2021

Pay equity will continue to be a big topic in 2021, with corresponding legislation following. Smart businesses will want to get ahead of this curve.

Flu IQ: Know who—and how—to pay during the upcoming flu season

• October 20, 2020

COVID-19 is far from over, but flu season is just getting started. Here's how to handle paid sick leave in the event you've got sick workers.

Pandemic to trigger health benefit cost hike next year

• October 15, 2020

Early research indicates a 4.4% spike in health benefits is on the way. The problem? Employee's wage growth is near zero.

It’s open enrollment. Are you prepared?

• October 01, 2020

Like everything with 2020, your benefits package has probably experienced some changes going into open enrollment. Here's how to prepare to make this month successful.

Develop a plan to address negative publicity

• July 27, 2020

Negative publicity happens. How you prepare & respond makes the difference in how your company recovers. Learn how to develop a negative publicity plan.

Coronavirus testing at work: Who to test and how to pay for it

• July 21, 2020

Businesses have been advised to test employees for COVID-19, but conflicting guidance from the FFCRA, the IRS and the DOL makes it difficult.

Why your use-it-or-lost it PTO policy isn’t working

• July 15, 2020

Avoid a payroll and HR catastrophe and take a good, hard look at your PTO policy and the finanicial impact that could be on it's way.

Rethinking benefits and PTO in light of the COVID-19 crisis

• July 08, 2020

Reshaping employee benefits programs during COVID-19 can have a substantial long-term impact on both staff and the company itself.

Employers seek new health care cost-control strategies

• November 27, 2019

New research shows employers are focused on cost-cutting strategies for healthcare, while employees cut back to prepare for rising healthcare costs.

The ACA individual mandate isn’t dead, it’s moved to the states

• November 15, 2019

Some states have jumped into the TCJA's repeal of the ACA's individual mandate by enacting their own laws, which include employer reporting.

‘Selling’ employee benefits: 5 ways to repackage perks & increase participation

• November 13, 2019

The two keys to greater use of your company benefits: constant communication and the right kind of communication. Here are five tips to achieve those goals.

Health benefits in the workplace: A closer look

• October 16, 2019

Recently released studies show that employers are going beyond traditional health benefits, all the while, health premiums continue to rise.

HDHPs can cover more preventive services

• September 27, 2019

Just in time for open enrollment - the IRS added to the exceptions for preventive services and adjusted figures for group health plans for 2020.

5 best practices for an open enrollment communications plan

• September 06, 2019

As a member of the human resources team, open enrollment is one of the most crucial times of the year. The employees at your company are counting on you to provide them...

Are bonuses the key to hourly staff retention?

• August 26, 2019

Some employers have decided that bonus plans for houlry staff are the answer to win today’s recruitment and retention battles.