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...
Xenium Revisits the Ronald McDonald House Charity
On August 18th, five Xenium employees served Ronald McDonald House East Portland, and one employee helped prepare food for the group ahead of time....
Financial Markets and Your Fiduciary Duties Regarding Your Company's 401(k) Plan
From Jeffrey Robertson, Barran Liebman: With the equity markets in steep decline since last week and experiencing a 5.5 percent drop at the market...
Xenium Supports the 'KGW Supply Drive' and Schoolhouse Supplies
During the month of August, Xenium will host a barrel in support of our PEO client, Schoolhouse Supplies and the KGW Supply Drive. If you wish to...
August Training Sessions Feature 'Customer Service' and 'Getting Control of Emails'
Coming up on August 16th, 2011, Xenium will host two training sessions on the topics of customer service and organizing emails and meetings. The...
Cathie Hawkins and Xenium Support the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Last week, in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association's "Lock-up" fundraiser, Xenium's Controller, Cathie Hawkins was "locked-up" with a bail...
10 Things You Should Know About the Form I-9
The Federal government’s recent crackdown on the employment of unauthorized employees has sparked urgency amongst HR leaders to spend more time...
Three Ways to Streamline Your Payroll
Very few companies go into business because they can’t wait to process a payroll for their employees. Companies go into business to focus on their...
Distracted driving crackdown in Portland, Ore.
June 28, 2011, 12:24 p.m. PDT From The Oregonian PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The city of Portland is going to crack down on distracted drivers, especially...
Payroll Options for Small and Growing Businesses
A business gets started because of specific industry expertise and/or passion, yet most business owners are not experts in payroll and human...
Xenium Teams up with pdxMindShare for Event in July
One of Xenium's Client Development Managers, Lauren Davis is teaming up with pdxMindShare for a complimentary event hosted at BRIX Tavern on July...
Maximizing Your Business's Human Potential
A Special Event from the Portland Business Alliance Date: July 12, 2011 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Speakers: Suzi Alligood, Xenium HR & Dr....
New Opportunity in Portland, Human Resource Business Partner
Human Resource Business Partner The HR Business Partner provides account management and HR generalist support to multiple client accounts....
Update on Medical Marijuana Ruling
Below are two articles from two of the top legal firms in Portland on the recent medical marijuana ruling. We offer our thoughts below: ''Washington...
Manager & Supervisor Training for the 3rd Quarter
Yesterday's workshop on Legal Compliance in the Workplace presented by Brenda Baumgart from Barran Liebman, was a very well-attended and engaging...
Upcoming Workshop: "Intelligent Hiring"
July 21, 2011 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Presenter: Rebecca Naatz, Xenium HRCI Credits: 2.75 Cost: Clients-$0, Non-clients-$100 Summary Good managers...
New Position Available: Onsite HR Representative
We are at it again. This time, we are hiring for an Onsite Human Resource Representative for one of our clients in SE Portland. Check out the full...
Summer Internships with the Stoller Group
Xenium's parent company, The Stoller Group is looking for summer interns to join our internal team for the coming months. At this level, you will be...
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...
Evaluating Pay for Performance Practices
Lacey Halpern also contributed to this article. Over the past few years, it has not been an unusual practice for businesses to freeze wages. Based...
Legal Compliance in the Workplace: What Every Employer Needs to Know About FMLA, OFLA & the ADA
Date: July 21, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Xenium HR HRCI Credits: 2.75 Cost: Clients - $0; Guests - $100 Presenter: Brenda...
Oregon Passes Health Insurance Exchange Law
Written by Jeffrey G. Robertson of Barran Liebman The State of Oregon is in line to become one of the first states in the country to pass...
Xenium Sponsors Third Annual Starve Ups Launch Pad Event
On Friday, May 10th and Saturday, May 11th, Xenium Sponsored the third annual Starve Ups Launch Pad Event at Portland State University. Launch Pad...
Client Spotlight: Schor, Jurden, Hall & Associates
Xenium PEO client, Schor, Jurden, Hall & Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, is the premier financial...
PEO Client Spotlight: Stevens Printing
Stevens Printing is a 33 year old Portland, Oregon based company with over 20 employees, and a PEO client of Xenium. Started in 1977 by Robert...
Xenium Takes Two Groups to the Ronald McDonald House
During the month of March, two separate groups of Xenium employees volunteered to make meals for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald...
Can Wellness Programs Lower Health Premiums?
In the midst of Health Care Reform, employers are finding that rising health care premiums are significantly impacting their businesses and their...
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...
"Retaining Your Top Talent"
Presented by: Tana Thomson, Director of HR Services, Xenium Date: April 21, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Summary Retaining and...
Risky Business: Avoid Fines, Lawsuits, and Turnover
Your business may be at risk and you may not even know it. If you have employees, here are three high risk areas you need to be aware of: Oregon...
New Position Available – Operations Assistant
Operations Assistant Xenium, a full service HR Consulting firm, is seeking an Operations Assistant. Our client service philosophy dedicates a team...
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...
Counseling the Right Way
Date: Tues., Mar. 15th, 2011 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Presenter: Alishia Young Register for this session Summary Join other HR Professionals,...
HR Basics: Tips & Traps for Supervisors
Date: Tues., Mar. 15th, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presented by: Molly Kelley Summary This fast-paced, interactive session will equip you...
Q & A with Xenium HR Representative, Lacey Halpern
Lacey, as an HR Representative, how do you work with the staff of HR Business Partners at Xenium? "In my HR Representative role, I support the...
Customer Service on the Fly: Handling Difficult Clients and Coworkers in a Rebounding Economy
Are your clients stressed and taking it out on you and your team? How do you achieve excellent customer service when you are ready to scream? Do you...
Risky Business: Avoid Fines, Lawsuits, and Turnover
Your business may be at risk and you may not even know it. If you have employees, here are three high risk areas you need to be aware of: Oregon...
HR Trends for 2011
Reflecting on 2010, it was easy to notice significant changes in human resources. First we had Health Care Reform to address, and at nearly...
Educational Webinars on Retirement Planning
Our Partner, Principal Financial Group is offering online seminars and educational videos on their website (titles listed below). You do not have to...
Romance in the Workplace
(From Iris Tilley, Barran Liebman, February 14, 2011) As the flowers and gifts begin to arrive today, some employers may find themselves keeping a...
Pumping Up the PayCard
This article was written by Sherri Fielding of Xenium In this new age of “going green,” the employer has more options than ever to get rid of check...
How to Stay Productive Before Vacation
The sun is beginning to poke out from behind the clouds and the winter months are behind us. That can only mean one thing: your summer vacation is...