by Brandon Laws | Feb 15, 2018 | Human Resources
Many of us have heard the buzz around mindfulness and how it can change our attitudes toward our daily lives. But what does it look like in practice when adapted to the workplace? To find out, I spoke with Pearl Waldorf, a licensed professional counselor in Portland,...
by Brandon Laws | Feb 13, 2018 | HR for Small Business
In 2017, human resources had a heavy focus on compliance. This is typical in an inauguration year; a new administration in the White House usually brings with it changes to the tax code and other rules related to employment. While we’ll continue to see some of these...
by Brandon Laws | Feb 5, 2018 | HR for Small Business
Ever wish you could take some time off from your job? Not just a vacation but a significant, life-resetting break? Lacey Partipilo, a Senior HR Business Partner at Xenium, knows the feeling. In fact, she just returned from a lengthy sabbatical after 10 years at...
by Brandon Laws | Jan 22, 2018 | Payroll
Last week the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2018 income-tax withholding tables that reflect the changes made by the tax reform law passed in December 2017. The IRS has advised that employers should begin using the 2018 tables no later than February 15, 2018....
by Brandon Laws | Jan 16, 2018 | HR for Small Business
Veterans have shown their country dedication and commitment. So how do employers return the favor? Michael Weiss, an HR Account Representative at Xenium, joins us to discuss workplace tactics that can help veterans thrive and succeed in the workforce. We’ll talk about...