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 by Mary Schafer Consider this checklist when crafting your organization's internal communications regarding COVID-19. As of March 16, 2020, there were 168,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide. Significant impact is anticipated for employers as the virus spreads both from a...

by Bill Cushard What would your organization do if 'X Crisis' happened today? Time to make a plan. Crisis management plans are a necessary part of business continuity planning. They ensure organizations can continue operating under unexpected and difficult situations....

by David Rodeck A little research and preparation can lead to big savings on your unemployment tax exposure. While state unemployment may seem like just another payroll tax, there is one important differentiator: State unemployment is the only one your...

by Ellen Feeney Mandatory and regular anti-harassment training is one of the key ways to protect your employees and everyone in your workplace from harassment. Smart employers recognize effective sexual harassment training is an important part of creating a workplace...

by Spark Team Guidelines to help prevent the spread of the virus in the workplace. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. As of March 1, 2020, there have been more than...

Generational diversity adds tremendous value to firms. Building a reputation for valuing all candidates can improve your employer branding and help you compete for talent in tight labor markets. Generational diversity in the workforce offers important advantages, yet...

A robust vetting of payroll providers can help maintain compliance and employee satisfaction.

If pay discrepancies exist, firms need to find ways to eliminate them.

State-based individual mandates should be on the radar of potentially affected employers.

The U.S. Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service and state regulators monitor the gig economy and how businesses classify their workers.