With a slew of firms running into problems because of staffers' social networking habits, it's no wonder some workplaces are banning these sites altogether. Before you go that route, consider these reasons why you should do the opposite. (more…)
Payroll
Let your payroll folks know: The feds have put together another game of chance -- with the grand-prize being an audit of your company's tax returns. (more…)
Your Payroll and Benefits team may be dealing with some disgruntled workers come tax time this year. (more…)
For finance chiefs, employee participation rates still fall well short of what they'd like to see when it comes to this. (more…)
In case you didn’t have enough on your to-do list for 2010, the feds just added to it. (more…)
At this point, most managers understand the myriad of advantages that come from cross-training. But could your finance department benefit from an even more formalized cross-training process? (more…)
Sonia’s an Excel whiz, a certified payroll professional … and likely to be passed over for the perky candidate with a gift for the gab! (more…)
Beginning in February, 6,000 random (unlucky) companies will start getting the IRS version of Happy New Year's wishes: a notice they're going to be audited over employment taxes. (more…)
Here's a cautionary tale to pass along to your AP and Payroll folks about the importance of double-checking for errors. (more…)
Year-end will be here before you know it. So if Payroll has made any COBRA subsidy payments, you'll want to make sure they've claimed credit on Form 941. (more…)
Due to rising provider management fees and expenses, more small businesses are thinking of dropping retirement benefits -- a move that disastrous consequences. (more…)
Despite the fact that Obama's healthcare reform is dominating the news these days, many employers are wondering, "How exactly would it affect us?" (more…)