New Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate
Form W-4 is completed by employees and given to their employer so their employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from the employee’s pay. As an employer, you’ll want to let your employees know about the updated tax table for 2018, so they can plan accordingly. They should also consider completing a new Form W-4 […]
URGENT: IRS Reduces HSA Limit for Family Coverage for 2018
On March 5, 2018, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2018-18 (as part of Bulletin 2018-10). Due to changes made in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, certain adjustments needed to be made to inflation amounts. This includes a reduction in the maximum family HSA contribution for those with family coverage under an HDHP from $6,900 […]
Your Employees Care More About These Things than Money
Money really can’t buy happiness, especially when it comes to your employees. A number of studies have revealed that, while money is certainly important to employees and job seekers, it’s not necessarily the most significant ingredient in the recipe to keeping them happy. As peoples’ basic physiological needs are satisfied—food, shelter, clothing—social and ego needs […]
Managers as Motivators: Five Guiding Principles
Motivation is the most powerful tool your employees bring to work. Great managers are adept at stimulating that motivation in their team members to achieve superior workplace results. If you’re in management position, you’ll be happy to know that you can learn to inspire motivation in your employees. No matter what kind of work environment […]
Lesser Known Facets of the New Tax Law May Affect Your Employee Benefits
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017, and its effect on individual and corporate taxes has received tremendous attention. However, several lesser-known provisions will impact employee benefits: Moving expense reimbursements are now taxable. Previously, when an employer paid for a worker’s moving expenses due to a […]
What You Need to Know About the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act
On January 12, 2018, The Maryland General Assembly enacted into law the “Maryland Healthy Working Families Act”, a measure that requires businesses with 15 or more employees to provide paid sick and safe leave. Employers with less than 15 must provide unpaid leave. Mandatory safe and sick leave is currently due to go into effect February 11th. There is […]
Why Every Industry Needs To Approach HR Differently
There is no denying the importance of HR in the business world. Any company, regardless of the industry or size, is responsible for the safety and development of their employees. Although a company’s industry is often a significant factor in many core business processes, from an HR perspective it impacts approach, and as a result, the […]
Check and Double Check Employee References
How important is it to check potential employee references? When conducting a hiring process, it’s everything. That means priority one in terms of protecting your business and your assets. References including job history, supervisors, credit and criminal background are important for choosing the right candidate, but also, for ensuring a safe and secure work environment. […]
Is Your Company at Risk for Inefficiency or Even a Lawsuit? Follow These 5 Tips to Ensure You Are Set Up for Success
It’s no secret that consistent processes and employee record-keeping help keep business organized. Yet many companies neglect these aspects of HR administration. So what can you do to facilitate better organization? Consider your current processes – do you have the following processes defined?
The Keys to Developing Honest Employees
How important are ethics and moral principles to an organization? Over the years, I’ve been asked a wide range of questions from job seekers who want to keep parts of their past from being discovered. Some of these concerns are a result of actions in their personal lives: “Will a D.U.I. impact my chances of […]