Workplace culture affects employee engagement, retention and loyalty. According to a study from The Workforce Institute at Kronos and the research and consultancy firm Workplace Trends.com, HR workers, managers and employees each believe their group is most important in defining corporate culture. However, the groups differ on what they believe to be the most important…

Sara Jensen – National Business Development Management Payrolling contingent employees has been practiced as an overall strategic outsourcing plan for years.  With the use of an alternative workforce (temporary or leased employees, consultants, independent contractors, etc.) on the rise, Contractor Payrolling (also known as Employer of Record payrolling) is now considered an essential element of…

Peter Limone, CPA, CGMA – President and CFO Choosing a payrolling service provider is much like finding a business partner, someone who will provide expertise, is aligned with your goals, enhances your reputation, is well respected in the business community, and will help grow your business. Ultimately you want to ask the question “will they…

In order to prosper, your business has to change with the times. Learn about six up-and-coming trends in recruiting and why you need to capitalize on them. SnapChat SnapChat is being used by more companies to learn about job candidates’ passions, thought processes and drive. A company gains more access into candidates’ lifestyle values and…

Lemons are great in lemonade, but they might not be your first choice in a gin and tonic. If professional employer organizations (PEOs) and employers of record (EORs) were both garnishes, like lemons and limes, they'd belong in different drinks. Although they seem similar, PEOs and EORs provide different services. An EOR puts a portion…

E-Verify is designed to instantly confirm an employee’s social security information to help you avoid hiring unauthorized workers and taking on expensive legal issues. However, the complicated process can end up costing you excess time and money. Give yourself peace of mind by outsourcing this task to an Employer of Record like Innovative Employee Solutions…

Background checks on potential employees are vital for your company’s long-term success. Negligent hiring can put employee safety at risk, result in drug or alcohol violations, and bring costs of high turnover and low productivity. Learn how Innovative Employee Solutions can help minimize these risks and give you peace of mind. Due Diligence As an…

Now that millennials are beginning to outnumber baby boomers, millennials are taking over as the majority of your customer base. This generation has shared experiences and cultural upbringings that influence their views and affect their choices, including how and where they spend their money. Learn what’s important to millennials so your business model meets their…

Bosses often unknowingly place stress on staff members through the course of everyday business. Discover five ways you may be slowing down your workers’ contributions and how to effectively change for more positive results. You don’t really know your employees You need to know what makes your staff members unique and what comes naturally to…

Tania Fiero, PHR, SHRM-CP, Vice President, Human Resources It’s no secret that employment laws and regulations have seen an increase in activity, most notably with the signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  However employers have not only seen an increase at the federal level, but also at the state and local level. …