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How to set up a payroll process: 10 steps

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Not only do you have to figure out the proper way to pay your people, you have to withhold the appropriate taxes, deposit them and report them to the government. Having a firm grasp on these responsibilities and why they are important will help you set up a payroll process that encourages accuracy and is easy to run.

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HR as the key to unlocking business success

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The days of thinking about human resources (HR) as merely a supportive, administrative function – say, passively managing employee documentation, overseeing timekeeping and administering payroll – are long over. All these activities govern how satisfied employees are and influence the quality of their work output and retention.

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HR technology trends for 2017: Curing government compliance concerns

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Once upon a time, businesses with 50-150 employees could manage benefits and payroll through a series of non-automated, disjointed programs. Automation simplifies this process and allows managers to run reports to support planning and manage costs. Well, those days are gone. Integration, convenience and mobility are key.

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What is a PEO?

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Is your payroll a pain in the neck? These organizations can work with your company to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits and human resource services through a business-to-business relationship called “co-employment.” Payroll processing. Payroll processing. ” What is co-employment?

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What’s the purpose of human resources (HR)?

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It governs important aspects of your business, such as: The people on your team Workplace culture Policies and procedures Compliance with employment laws. By not having any strategy in place for developing your talent , you risk losing them to another company that is willing to do this and does have a plan in place.

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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

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When an organization needs to reduce its payroll due to financial hardship, there are two options employers may consider: furlough vs. layoff. When employers plan to permanently reduce headcount at the time of termination (e.g., But many times, laid-off employees are ineligible for coverage under group health plans. PTO payout.

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3 proven ways PEOs keep your business momentum going strong

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With the ever-changing landscape of government regulations and employment law only getting more complicated, it’s important to understand how they impact your business. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an employer is to miscalculate the importance of operating within the boundaries set by government regulation and employment laws.

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