Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Effectively prioritizing your work tasks is important. In fact, it’s so important that one of the most common job interview questions is “how do you prioritize your work?” Most people have a generic answer prepared. But how do you actually prioritize your work and get things done once you have a job? How to prioritize work in the most effective manner will generally depend on your own preferences and workflow.

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BetterUp

OCTOBER 19, 2022

No matter what your job is or how long you’ve been doing it, adaptability is an important skill to have. In fact, adaptability is one of the top five skills that employers are looking for — and no wonder. If the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s the need to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances. It’s a core part of resilience, stress management, and career development.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The topic of gender equality at work is heavily debated. Do hiring managers place more men than women? Do women earn less than men working the same jobs? Are women passed up for promotion opportunities? According to many studies, the answer is yes to all of the above. You can’t solve the nation’s inequalities. But, […] READ MORE.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 19, 2022

On October 18, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for certain account-based health and welfare plans (see Rev. Proc. 2022-38). The maximum salary reduction limit for a health flexible spending account (Health FSA) increased to $3,050 for 2023 (from $2,850 in 2022), and the Health FSA carryover […].

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Performance reviews are a proactive way to engage with your employees, provide clear communication about expectations, and acknowledge them for their hard work. But getting the right framework and creating consistency across your organization can be tricky. We put together this checklist to help you evaluate your current performance review process and equip managers with the right tools to perform individual assessments.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For many years, it was typical for employers to discourage discussions about pay in the workplace. And, many businesses had or have pay secrecy policies to prevent employees from talking about their compensation. Nowadays, pay transparency is on the rise to help combat gender inequality at work. In fact, 17% of private companies practice pay […] READ MORE.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Have you ever seen that tiny box on a W-2 form for statutory employees? Have you wondered, What is a statutory employee? If so, you’re not alone. Many employers without statutory employees aren’t entirely sure what this classification means. But at one point, you may need to hire a statutory employee. Statutory employee definition A […] READ MORE.

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15Five

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) help align and motivate teams and individuals to reach personal and professional goals. But for this popular goal-setting framework to be effective, OKRs must be well crafted. . Poorly-written OKRs can do more harm than good by being too vague, not measurable, or focused on the wrong things. To move your business forward, employees need to be inspired, challenged, and motivated to do their best work with powerful, meaningful goals.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

If you’re an employer, you are responsible for handling payroll taxes for your employees. And on top of your payroll responsibilities, you might also need to get workers’ compensation coverage. Washington state employers needing to get workers’ compensation must learn about Washington Labor and Industries regulations, exemptions, and rates. Read on to learn all about […] READ MORE.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Email writing is a struggle for many but deciding on how to start a professional email is another major concern. Writing business emails can be overwhelming sometimes especially when you are new to it but it gets easier with time. Once you can discipline yourself to use the right professional email etiquette, you’ll be considered a letter-writing genius.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

State-mandated and voluntary paid family and medical leave is on the rise. A number of states (and D.C.) have implemented paid family leave (PFL) programs, and more than one in three employers offer this benefit. To avoid payroll mishaps, employers must be able to answer: Is paid family leave taxable? If you don’t already, you […] READ MORE.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In addition to open enrollment and year-end housekeeping, Q4 often comes with the added stress of interpreting legislation that will take effect in the new year. This year is no different, and one change in particular may affect organizations that offer employer-sponsored health plans to employees—and their families. Read on for what changes the new IRS rule will bring and how it could affect HR at your organization.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As a small business owner, you need to stay on top of your state-specific employer responsibilities. Because each state has different laws, you may have more tax responsibilities than an employer in another state. If you are an employer in Massachusetts, you might be required to pay the employer medical assistance contribution (EMAC) tax. What […] READ MORE.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Growing a successful organization starts from the very top of the employee ladder and begins with the basics: internal feedback. Leadership teams’ actions trickle down into every part of an organization, and poor training can decrease overall employee satisfaction. While a strong onboarding program is a great way to train new hires, leadership development should continue to evolve long after the first day.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Verifying your employees are authorized to work in the United States is one step of the new hire paperwork process. You must gather your employees’ names and Social Security numbers (SSNs) so you can fill out essential documents like payroll reports. But if an employee’s SSN and name don’t match the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) […] READ MORE.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The death of a loved one is a difficult time for anyone. As an employer, it’s important to give your employees time to grieve if someone they care about passes away. That’s why bereavement leave was created—to provide your employees time away from work to mourn. Having bereavement time as part of your benefits package is important and meaningful for both your employee and their family.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Worker classification is critical. After you’ve narrowed down whether a worker is an independent contractor vs. employee, you’re not done. You need to also figure out if an employee is nonexempt. What is a nonexempt employee? When an employee has nonexempt status, the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime laws come into […] READ MORE.

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BetterUp

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Jump to section. Why ask about money? Do your own research. 3 strategies to answer “What are your salary expectations?”. Honesty is the cornerstone of all negotiations. Earning your keep.

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As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Many employees—94% of them, to be exact—receive their wages via direct deposit. When you are deciding how to pay your employees, direct deposit likely comes to mind. However, not all employees want to receive their wages through direct deposit. Can you require mandatory direct deposit? Brush up on federal and mandatory direct deposit by state […] READ MORE.

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BetterUp

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Jump to section. What’s the meaning of “indispensable” in a company? What are the benefits of being indispensable to your team? Make yourself indispensable to your team. Give yourself your own place in the company.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

“How do I do payroll?” That’s probably not the first question you asked when you decided to start a business—it probably wasn’t even your 50th question. But if you’re going to hire employees, you will need to know how to do payroll. Running payroll goes far beyond multiplying employee hours by the hourly rate and handing over […] READ MORE.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In September 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco delivered remarks unveiling the Department of Justice’s revised corporate crime guidance to “prioritize and prosecute corporate crime.” She reiterated that the number one priority for the DOJ is “individual accountability.” To that end, Monaco emphasized that the DOJ will “reward” companies that claw back compensation from executives “when misconduct occurs.

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Management

Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As an employer, you want to know everything you can about potential employees. But some questions, like inquiring about salary history, are off-limits—in some states. To stay compliant, learn salary history laws by state. What is salary history? Salary history questions ask candidates how much they earned at each of their past jobs, along with […] READ MORE.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 19, 2022

More workers have become independent contractors in recent years due to the growing gig economy , the rise of remote work, and the ongoing labor shortage. While independent contractors are often referred to as 1099 employees, they technically aren't employees of the organizations they work with. Knowing the difference between employees and contractors is essential for any employer or HR department to avoid tax penalties or lawsuits due to misclassification.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Many employers use flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to help employees pay for their medical-related expenses. Years ago, the “use it or lose it” rule was the main guideline for how employees could spend their money. Under this rule, employees forfeit any leftover money to you at the end of their plan year. Now, you have […] READ MORE.

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BetterUp

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Jump to section. The social media for work. The power of a strong LinkedIn profile. A closer look at your LinkedIn profile. 8 tips to make your LinkedIn profile stand out. The bottom line.

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Compensation is one of your biggest expenses as a business, but it is also your biggest investment in your people and your culture. A great compensation strategy can be an incredible asset that supports your business goals and lays a foundation of trust between your company and your employees. Whether you already have a compensation strategy in place or you’re building one from scratch, this guide will help you level up your approach through these 6 steps: 1.

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