Finance chiefs are well aware of added health costs smokers generally end up costing employers. But new research suggests there are plenty of other areas these employees could be hurting companies' bottom-line. (more…)
Benefits
As we move toward 2014, many CFOs see relying more heavily on independent contractors as an attractive Obamacare strategy. But there's a costly danger in this move that many firms may not be aware of. (more…)
Most experts agree that workers should be contributing at least 10% of their paychecks to their 401(k) plan. But if the majority of your employees fall well short of that mark, you're not alone. (more…)
There are some things you just know: The sun will rise, Friday follows Thursday and if a worker is an employee, he or she can’t be an independent contractor (IC). Well, you might want to double-check your calendar because at…
There seems to be a new game in town that's been getting more and more sophisticated: Searching for the Obamacare loophole. (more…)
Are they really preparing for retirement? (more…)
When it comes to the ever-rising healthcare costs, there are few options you have to save. But here's a preventable cost that's taking a serious toll on health care. (more…)
The country's largest movie theater chain is joining the ranks of Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Applebee's. (more…)
Some days you and your finance staffers may feel like you signed up for the diplomatic core, with the amount of negotiating you need to do. (more…)
In a period where everyone is on edge about higher taxes and tough changes to healthcare, thinking about growth can seem like a daunting task. And the idea of hiring or giving raises might seem ludicrous. But don't tell that…
The tax clock is ticking. Are you prepared? (more…)
Considering the even-bigger bite health insurance is about to take out of most employers’ budgets (thanks, Obamacare), companies are facing many tough decisions when it comes to their benefits offerings. (more…)
