Christine Richardson 
Table of Contents: Introduction The Maryland Saves Program: An Overview Why Choose the Maryland Saves Retirement Program? Who Is Eligible for the Maryland Saves Program? The Benefits to Employees: A Closer Look How BlueStone’s Human Resources Consulting Services Can Help? MarylandSaves FAQs: Maryland’s State-Mandated Retirement Plan Key Takeaways In the growing world of Maryland’s small … Read more
During the normal course of business, managers are typically required to have conversations with their employees regarding compensation. These discussions often revolve around setting pay expectations, communicating pay changes and responding to employees’ questions about pay. Tip 1: Set pay expectations As stated in an article published by the Harvard Business Review, it’s important to … Read more
The federal government’s Employee Retention Credit proved to be a lifeline for many businesses and their employees. The eligibility rules were complex and changed over time, as noted in an extensive IRS chart. Not all owners may have been able to figure out whether they were eligible; however, the IRS is giving them a break: Even … Read more
CBS News says, “There’s a new term for clocking in and doing the bare minimum at work: ‘quiet quitting.’” This employee practice is a type of disengagement in which employees no longer go above and beyond at work. They do as little as possible, but just enough to keep their jobs. The term “quiet quitting” first … Read more
As explained on the official government health care site, the law has three goals: Make affordable health insurance available to more people. The law provides consumers with subsidies (“premium tax credits”) that lower costs for households with incomes between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level. Expand the Medicaid program to cover all adults with income below 138% … Read more
Updated December 2024 With your thoughts around annual business strategies, remember to take into account Maryland HR regulation – The Time to Care Act. BlueStone Services takes a closer look at the vital aspects of Maryland’s Time To Care Act below. Take a look at the recent updates to the new insurance program, designed to … Read more
Form 941-X, Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund, may be your key to getting all the Covid relief your business is entitled to. It’s a 30-page form and the rules are complex, but here are the basics. First, understand how to use Form 941-X. According to the IRS: “Generally, you may … Read more
One of the most fitting descriptions of the alternative workforce comes from Deloitte. In the company’s words, they have said that “the alternative workforce has become an integral component of the workforce ecosystem, providing organizations with access to a wide array of skills and highly diverse talent that they may not be able to source through … Read more
Don’t use guesswork when figuring out how much to pay your employees. You need a comprehensive, long-term plan to figure out a talent strategy. Here’s a checklist to get started on creating a strategy: Take a long view A compensation plan reflects your firm’s stance on employee pay and rewards. You can look at it … Read more
Competing for talent is not easy, especially in a tight labor market. To snag the most qualified candidates, employers must make a good impression. But some employers sabotage their recruiting efforts by breadcrumbing candidates. Do you show breadcrumbing signs in your recruitment process? Breadcrumbing is when a hiring manager or recruiter strings along a job … Read more
