“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We all remember this saying from childhood. The truth of the matter is that...
How to Recognize and Prevent Bullying in the Workplace
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An Update on Criminal Background Checks
In an article by Sean P. Ray, entitled “‘Arrested Developments’: An Update on Employer Use of Criminal Background Checks from the EEOC,” Ray...
Commentary: 'What Every CEO Needs to Know About HR'
Liz Ryan of Bloomberg Businessweek writes in a recent blog post “What Every CEO Needs to Know about HR" that, "[it is] every HR chief’s highest...
Are You Giving Away Too Much Information in a Job Interview?
Ever wondered if you, as an interviewer, are giving away verbal and non-verbal cues to someone you are interviewing that make them believe they will...
Three Creative Employee Benefits to Retain Your Top Talent
In a world where the bottom line is dropping and cash flow is number one, employers have been getting creative in many ways in order to keep employees satisfied.
Why Use a PEO to Outsource Your HR
In an article by incbeat.com, they highlight specific benefits to a business owner when they use a professional employer organization for their growing business.
Three Employer Benefits of Work Share
Rather than laying off employees entirely, Oregon employers have another option that can retain talented and valued employees and have a lower impact on their business, including their Oregon state unemployment tax assessment (SUTA) rate. This option is called Work Share.
How a PEO can create an advantage for your business
In a recent article by Smart Business, Richard Hicks explains how a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can help small businesses with the...
PEO advantages include access to better benefit plans
Anne Donovan, President of Xenium, was recently interviewed by the Portland Business Journal to discuss the benefits of using a Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Small Firms Sometimes Benefit by Outsourcing HR Functions
Hiring and managing good employees for your small business can be a burden. That’s why many entrepreneurs are turning to professional employer organizations to handle the complex, time-consuming administrative tasks of human resource management.
Change In Seasons Signals Time For Employers To Revisit Sick-Leave and Related Policies
If you took a “summer vacation” from thinking about your company’s sick leave policies and how to minimize the disruptions that occur when employees have to miss work because of routine illnesses, now is the time to reexamine them.
4 Steps to Take in Managing Employee Files
Legislation surrounding proper employee classification and an increase in I-9 audits makes keeping track of employee records even more important for...
The Work of a Revolution
As we enjoy our hamburgers and hotdogs this Fourth of July, remember to raise a cool glass of lemonade to the hard work of those distant relatives...
Handbooks – The Importance of Having Policy in Place
The purpose of an Employee Handbook is to provide information to employees that is meaningful and relevant. As an employer, the objective is to both...
Lactation Expenses as Medical Expenses
From the IRS: "The Internal Revenue Service has concluded that breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation are medical care under § 213(d) of...