Xenium is Hiring a Part-time Marketing Assistant
Xenium, a full service HR Consulting firm, is seeking a Part-Time Marketing Assistant to support our growing sales & marketing department in Tualatin, Oregon.
Upcoming Special Event: 'Extreme Time Management™'
On Thursday, April 19th, Brenda Buratti of Right Now Communications will present Extreme Time Management™ at Xenium’s Tualatin, Oregon training facility. This marks the third time Brenda has presented at Xenium in the past two years.
Audio: MKG Financial Hour Radio Show with Anne Donovan of Xenium HR
On March 6, 2012, Anne Donovan, president of Xenium, joined the MKG Financial Hour Radio Show on 1410 AM for a conversation on employment trends, human resources for small business and many other interesting topics.
Giving Promotions Without Raises Has Risks
Businesses who value the work their employees do, but are strapped for cash, may have a dilemma on their hands if they are looking to retain their key employees.
Anne Donovan to be Interviewed on MKG Financial Hour
Anne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, will be interviewed today at 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on the MKG Financial Hour. The topic of conversation will be...
Compensation Practices Infographic from PayScale
Check out the latest infographic from PayScale displaying the results from a market survey conducted in 2011. Click here to view the full infographic.
Special Event: How to Avoid the Top 3 Employer Traps
On March 14th, Xenium is teaming up with Express Employment Professionals in Portland, Oregon for a special event on How to Avoid the Top 3 Employer...
PayScale Releases 2012 Compensation Best Practices Report
Xenium partner PayScale has released their 2012 Compensation Best Practices Report today. For those interested in knowing which industries are...
Payroll Tax Cut Extended to the End of 2012
The IRS issued this statement on February 23, 2012 regarding the Payroll Tax Extension: "WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today released...
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.
Xenium’s Community Involvement at RMHC
In early 2010, Xenium put forth the initiative to become more involved in the community. One of the volunteer ideas that came to life, through a suggestion from Human Resource Account Representative, Lacey Halpern, was to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Oregon and SW Washington.
Xenium Client Spotlight: Essential Business Services (EBS)
Since the founding of the business in 1982, ebs Associates, Inc., a Xenium human resource client, has distinguished itself in the accounting industry as a professional, detail-oriented company that prides itself on establishing and maintaining long-term client relationships.
Kelley to present "Intelligent Hiring" at Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
On Wednesday, February 22, 2012, Xenium’s Molly Kelley will present “Intelligent Hiring” at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce in partnership with OEN. The event runs from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Registration is available on the OEN website.
Special Event – "4 Tips for Developing Your Compensation Plan in 2012"
On Thursday, February 16th, Stacey Carroll of PayScale will deliver a “Leadership Series” event on “4 Tips for Developing Your Compensation Plan in 2012.”
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.
Hiring Right, Performance Resources, Tax Cuts – January Newsletter
Xenium released its January newsletter today, which features an article on Hiring Right in 2012, the Tax Cut Extension and many other HR hot topics....
3 Tips for Hiring Right in 2012
Many business leaders are expressing optimism heading into 2012 on the heels of recent economic news from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. In an economic release on December 20, 2011, the BLS reported that Oregon achieved a 1.5% decrease in the unemployment rate from November 2010 to November 2011 as the rate dropped from 10.6% to 9.1%.
Dinner and a Movie Series to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charity
Ronald McDonald House Charity, a charity Xenium has volunteered at in the past, is hosting the "Dinner and a Movie Series" which will benefit Ronald...
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...
NLRB postpones effective date of rights posting rule to April 30
On December 23, the NLRB made this announcement regarding the rights posting rule: "The National Labor Relations Board has agreed to postpone the...
Payroll Tax Cut Temporarily Extended into 2012
On December 23, 2011, the IRS announced that the payroll tax cuts, enacted at the beginning of 2011, would be temporarily extended into 2012. Read the entire news release
How to Beat the 'Winter Blues' in the Workplace
We are provided with four seasons in the Pacific Northwest, but often times it is the cold, rainy winter, that seems to linger for the longest. The rain and grey skies tend to bring spirits down, which can decrease motivation in even the most dedicated and hard working employee.
Partner Spotlight: Performance Resources
Xenium strategic partner, Performance Resources, provides tools to support development and selection of top performing employees and leaders.
Ronald McDonald House Charity Portland is Visited by Xenium HR
On December 9th, several Xenium employees served Ronald McDonald House East Portland for a Friday night dinner. During the dinner, the Xenium group...
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).
Xenium to Deliver Webinar with OEN on December 15th
Savvy business owners and leaders agree – the most valuable asset in any company is its employees. So are your current hiring practices set up to support your most valuable asset?
2012 Training Schedule & Registration Available Online
A new feature for the 2012 year is that Xenium has opened up online registration for all 2012 training workshops.
Xenium Participates in Company Fitness Challenge
Throughout the summer, Xenium employees participated in a company-wide fitness challenge to improve their level of health and create a habit of regular exercise.
Veterans' Employment Rights Returning from Service
There have been over two million troop deployments since September 11, 2001, nearly 800,000 of which are National Guard and Reserve members.
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.
Voluntary Insurance – Employer Benefit or Disadvantage?
Insurance, in general, is a hedge against catastrophic loss. Yet, employees are discovering that voluntary insurance products, such as short-term...
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.
New Employee Spotlight: Patty Groman
In October 2011, Patty Groman joined the Xenium team as a Human Resource Business Partner. She brings with her twelve years of business experience in management, human resources, finance and operations.
Key Oregon Legislative Updates 2011
Here are the key Oregon Legislative Updates for 2011
"Cutting and Pasting" Not A Good Practice
A recent decision from the federal district court in Oregon serves as a reminder to be wary of terminations (and discipline) that “coincide” with or are near a request for leave.
2012 Minimum Wage Increase for Oregon & Washington
The Oregon and Washington minimum wage rate will increase for the 2012 year. The new rates are effective January 1, 2012
Pension Plan Limits for 2012
The IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments to dollar limitations for retirement plans for 2012. Here is a look at the changes from 2011 to 2012:
Xenium HR is Oregon's Ninth 'Healthiest Employer' in 2011
On October 13th, the Portland Business Journal hosted the 2nd annual Healthiest Employer in Oregon awards ceremony. For the second-straight year, Xenium places 9th overall in the small-business category (employers with 2-99 employees).
Panelists Share PEO Experiences at 'Emerging Employer Model' Event
On October 6th, guests arrived at the banquet room of Montgomery Park in Portland, Oregon for a panel discussion on the “Emerging Employer Model for Growing Companies.”
NLRB Postpones Requirement to Post Notice of Employee Rights
An update from the NLRB regarding mandatory posters that display employees' rights to form a union: "The National Labor Relations Board has...
Gina Todd and Molly Kelley Present at 'Dress for Success' Workshop
Gina Todd and Molly Kelley presented at a Dress for Success workshop on Monday, September 12th in NE Portland. A group of twelve attendees practiced...
Download the NLRB-Required Poster on Employee Rights
An important update for employers from the NLRB: A workplace poster that describes employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act is now...
Welcome Risk and Safety Specialist, Josh Armstrong
Josh Armstrong joined the Xenium team in August 2011, as the Risk and Safety Specialist. Prior to joining Xenium, Josh worked as the Workers'...
2011 Express Invitational presented by Xenium
On Wednesday, September 21st, Xenium teamed up with Express Employment Professionals for the 2011 Express Invitational. The golf event, hosted at...
PEO Client Spotlight: Solutions YES
Solutions YES is an innovative, Portland-based authorized dealer of Kyocera and DocuWare business solutions products. The company was created to...
Special Event for Owners, Executives and Business Leaders
On October 6th, at the Atrium at Montgomery Park, Xenium will host a special event for business leaders called Emerging Employer Model for Growing...
Xenium is One of Oregon's 'Healthiest Employers'
For the second straight year, Xenium is recognized as one of Oregon's Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal. Last year, Xenium...
Xenium Celebrates National Payroll Week
Each year, in celebration of National Payroll Week, the Xenium payroll specialists each choose a payroll contact and present them with a special...
Outsourcing the People Side of Your Business
Here is an interesting article written by Joe Cole, CEO of NAPEO. This particular excerpt talks about how PEOs give small businesses access to large...
Special Event: Aligning Your Compensation Strategy with Business Priorities
On October 11th, Stacey R. Carroll, the director of customer service and education at PayScale, will join Xenium in a special Hot Topic event on...
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...