Top 5 Xenium Posts of 2013

Top 5 Xenium Posts of 2013

Thank you to all of our readers for following Xenium’s HR news and legal updates during 2013. We compiled a list of the top five posts of 2013 in terms of overall visits and here’s what we found: “The Resume: Hobbies and Interests?” Veterans Day Off – New Oregon Law...
Wellness BINGO Template for the New Year!

Wellness BINGO Template for the New Year!

As a follow-up to our recent podcast entitled: “How to Create Effective Wellness Programs That Stick”, we have provided a Wellness BINGO template that you can use for your work-site wellness program. This is a challenge intended for an activity-based...
Last Minute Tips for Your Company Holiday Party

Last Minute Tips for Your Company Holiday Party

As you finish planning your company holiday parties, keep these tips in mind from PayScale’s article, “Celebrate the smart way: Office party dos and don’ts”. Food and drinks: Do serve small snacks with drinks to help coat employees’ stomachs...

2014 Rates, Limits and Important Notes

As 2014 quickly approaches, we have compiled a list of the recent federal, state and local tax rates (state & local are specific to Oregon & Washington only), along with wage base limits associated with taxes and retirement contributions. Also included in the...