Written by Caleb Masters

This blog was originally published on June 4, 2020. On June 5, President Trump signed H.R. 7010 into law. The following provisions are now in effect. The Senate and the House of Representatives have reached an agreement on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020. Once signed into law, this will provide several […]

Your company’s success is built, moment by moment and decision by decision, by the employees who join your organization. But complicated, confusing or reactive recruiting efforts make it harder for your managers to bring the right talent to your team – and could even scare away top candidates altogether! Attention to a handful of tried-and-true […]

Recently, employers have seen a significant increase in the filing of fraudulent unemployment claims. This includes cases where applicants use another person’s information to apply for benefits in his or her name – people who, in many cases, were never employed or are still employed by a given company. Part of the reason for the […]

In response to recent events, the Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance on relaxed restrictions for midyear employee health plan changes, giving employers the choice to open certain plan choices. The new guidance applies to “cafeteria plans” under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code – that is, employer-sponsored health coverage, health flexible spending arrangements […]

As organizations around the country pursue change-management initiatives, it pays to stay focused on leadership. For a better understanding of the subject, we sat down with two experts in the field: Henry Cloud, leadership expert and author of The Power of the Other, and Jess Melo, executive vice president of sales training at Paycom. Here’s […]

This blog post was originally published on April 2, 2020. On May 14, DHS extended remote document inspection for another 30 days. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has temporarily eased key physical inspection requirements pertaining to the Form I-9, or Employee Eligibility Verification. In short, employers with workers “taking physical proximity precautions due to […]

Your employees hold vital institutional knowledge – about company culture, norms, processes and more – and this critical knowledge differentiates your organization. Without it, your company is less able to achieve intended outcomes. One way to ensure business continuity and sustainable performance is by implementing peer-to-peer learning. This preserves institutional knowledge and can increase the […]

How do you know which HR tech can actually help you eliminate costly processes companywide? The answer naturally involves increased efficiencies and profit margins, but it should also include the employees on whom successful operation depends. Not just HR employees, either, but every individual your company employs. Their experience with your organization begins with their […]

In a healthy economic environment, how efficiently a business runs affects revenue and waste. But when the economy is down, efficiency will make or break your business. Now is the time when thinking fast on your feet and adapting quickly matters the most. It’s also the time when your people need you the most. Ask […]

Change is often challenging, whether it’s planned or not. But when you need to make changes in your organization and its practices, communication is critical. It’s the difference between confused employees who aren’t clear on their role in moving the company forward, and motivated employees who rise to the challenge. Understanding change management can feel […]

According to Statista, the average internet user aged 18-32 spends approximately 7.43 hours online daily. And they’re not alone! For years, instead of going to the mall to purchase new clothing, waiting on your bank statement to be delivered to your mailbox or driving to the movies to see the latest hit, it’s become normal […]

Update: This blog post was originally published on April 21, 2020. On April 24, President Trump approved $321 billion in additional funding for small businesses. This is part of $484 billion allocated in that legislation, intended to bolster the American economy at this time. More federal funds may soon be on their way to small businesses throughout the country. […]