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Human Resource Management

June 9, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Most of the time, perfection is the greatest obstacle to productivity. Here are some reasons why and ways to overcome them.  Procrastination As an entrepreneur, you can’t waste time on perfectionism. If you don’t launch a new product or service until it’s perfect, you’re irrelevant in the marketplace. Teams no longer have time to design…

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June 7, 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

By Tania Fiero, PHR, Vice President, Human Resources – Part II In part one of this two part article (click here for part I), I summarized some of the reasons why it is a good business strategy to have a strong safety program in place.  In this article, I share some of the things you…

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June 7, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

By Tania Fiero, PHR, Vice President, Human Resources – Part I The National Safety Council recently published that almost 13,000 American workers are injured every day on the job.  It gets worse.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics published their study this spring regarding workplace injuries resulting in deaths in 2014 and for the first time…

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June 7, 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

Peter Limone, CPA, CGMA – President and CFO There are a wide variety of risks associated with managing human resources (HR).  HR Risk comes in many forms and cannot be ignored in a sound enterprise risk management plan. How would not having the right talent at the right time impact your business? As the economy…

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May 31, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Studies show employers who offer wellness programs see their employees much more engaged in their work. Here are some other benefits for your company and how you can keep your workers motivated to stay healthy.  Increased Productivity When workers are encouraged to lead healthier lives, they are more productive at work. Staff have higher energy…

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May 26, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

More HR professionals have been leaving tech companies due to professional dissatisfaction. These companies lack active, engaging roles for HR staff beyond administrative tasks. Learn how you can use this lesson for reconfiguring your own HR department to meet your workforce needs.  Lack of Defined Roles Due to the changing nature of work, many companies…

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May 25, 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

Peter Limone, CPA, CGMA – President and CFO     Payrolling companies serve as the employer of record for your contingent workforce. This can include temporary help, project workers, seasonal help, interns, or independent contractors.  As the employer of record, the payrolling company is responsible for payroll, payroll taxes, benefits, and HR management. Since they…

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May 25, 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

Peter Limone, CPA, CGMA – President and CFO and contributing author Karen Fisher, CSP. As the U.S. economy continues to slowly rebound from the effects of the Great Recession, many organizations will be looking to add to their payrolls in 2016. If you’re unsure whether to hire a permanent employee, you may consider temporary help…

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May 25, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

By Katherine Duru Amid the patchwork of federal, state and local laws, there are an increasing number aimed at providing some paid sick leave for all employees.  High profile outbreaks of communicable infections such as norovirus have convinced lawmakers that it is in public health interest to allow workers, especially those in food service, to…

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May 25, 2016 Read time: 3 minutes

Peter Limone, CPA, CGMA – President and CFO In the world of employment there’s no bigger risk than being uninformed.  As a way of example let’s presume you did not keep up with ACA mandates and you have 80 full time employees in 2016. If you are not compliant with this law, you may be…

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