You have just about a month until National Payroll Week (Sept. 2-6). That means there’s still time to plan ways to raise awareness about this vital finance function. (more…)
Payroll
There's nothing wrong with asking Finance to do a little more with a little less. But if you demand so much of your hourly staffers that they can't realistically get it done on the clock, you're asking for a problem.…
Unless you’re already filing all your company’s tax and information returns electronically, get ready to feel a little nudge from IRS. (more…)
You don't have to dole out steep raises and bonus payments to keep your employees engaged. (more…)
You’ll feel the impact of the Supreme Court’s historic rulings on gay marriage fast, no matter what state you’re located in. (more…)
You know how much it costs for an employee to go out on workers' compensation, both in direct and indirect costs. But what if that person is milking it for all it’s worth? Or even faking it? (more…)
A new trend in vacation policies sounds great for employees, but could mean just another administrative headache for Finance staffers. (more…)
Here’s a quandary for finance and payroll people: How do you handle the issue of orders credited to salespeople when they’re out on FMLA leave? Isn’t FMLA leave unpaid? (more…)
June may be the peak of wedding season, but we’re focusing on “engagement” of another kind – as in how gung-ho employees are about their jobs. (more…)
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…)
Hurricane season has officially begun in the Atlantic. And look who’s weighing in on how your business needs to prepare itself: the Taxman. (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…)
