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...
Employment Law in Today's Workplace: Social Media and Harassment Update
Barb will discuss cutting edge employment law issues raised by the rise of social media (such as Facebook and Twitter), including the legal limits...
Q & A with Xenium's Client Development Manager, Angela Perkins
Angela, Your title is “Client Development Manager." What does a typical day look like for you? "I spend most days in our community meeting with...
Customer Service Over the Phone
This post was written by Sherri Fielding of Xenium How do you answer the phone? Do you use lingo or jargon? Most people who call a business form an...
Corporate Goes Green
Even a down economy hasn’t slowed the spread of green through corporate culture. In fact, many businesses are counting on their environmental...
Federal Legislative Alert
(Alert from SHRM) On December 16th the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and...
Tis the season to update your W-4
This post was written by Greta Nickerson of Xenium While payroll departments across the country were busy preparing for year’s end in December, we...
10 Mistakes Employers Make When Hiring
A strong and well integrated team of employees is absolutely crucial to a business’s ability to succeed in a competitive environment, making the...
Upcoming Sessions and Special Offer
Each month, Xenium hosts regular workshops and "hot topic" events. Coming up on January 18th, are two 3-hour workshops, Performance Planning &...
Communicate the 2011 Tax Cuts That Impact Employees
During November and December of 2010, American citizens waited patiently as politicians debated the decision to extend the Bush era tax cuts that...
Xenium Honored as one of the "100 Best"
One of Xenium's major focal points over the years has been the retention and growth of its employees. Xenium does so by offering unique benefits,...