Christine Richardson 
The chief financial officer of a company has always had a seat at the table, but the current business environment combined with changes wrought by the pandemic make the role even more important. CFOs, who are already dealing with the perfect storm of rising prices, higher interest rates, continuing supply chain issues and labor shortages, … Read more
Payroll is a core feature of all businesses, and it is very important as it heavily impacts the morale of employees. After all, if employees aren’t paid appropriately for their work, you can expect them to leave. Payroll also impacts a number of business processes, including human resources and finance. The employee aspect and interrelatedness … Read more
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are required to maintain updated records of the hours worked by nonexempt employees. According to the FLSA, employers are also expected to pay nonexempt employees for all of the hours they work. As such, it is of utmost importance that employers ensure accurate timekeeping and payroll processes as … Read more
In a flexible work arrangement, employees typically get to choose their work location and their work arrival and departure times. They may also have the ability to schedule their workday however they see fit. But as noted by the Department of Labor, “Under some [flexible work] policies, employees must work a prescribed number of hours … Read more
A product demonstration or demo enables vendors to present the value of their product or service to prospective buyers. So if you’re in the market for payroll technology, product demos are an essential part of the process. Before you look for demos, you’ll need to identify your payroll pain points and the necessary solutions. Then … Read more
Last month the Maryland Legislation voted to pass a paid family and medical leave insurance program. Called the Time to Care Act, the new legislation establishes a state-administered fund (the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund) to which employees, employers, and self-employed individuals will make contributions. It guarantees nearly all Maryland employees the right to … Read more
In a 2020 survey, 44.9% of respondents said they would view their employers in a better light if they provided a financial wellness program, and nearly one-third said they would participate in a financial education program if their employer offered it. A different 2020 survey found that “62% of employers feel extreme responsibility for their employees’ financial wellness, … Read more
Paperless payroll is a paper-free payroll process that has become hugely popular in recent years. But despite the groundswell of support for paperless payroll solutions, employers should examine the details before making the switch. Six pros of paperless payroll What to watch out for Although paperless payroll is here to stay, it’s not without problems. … Read more
As a manager, you know how to promote your products. In a tough labor market, it may help you to view your job postings in the same way. Think of candidates as clients whose journey must be moved from awareness to consideration to loyalty — that is, being happy and engaged employees. Each step of … Read more
Discrimination against a person with caregiving responsibilities may be unlawful under federal employment discrimination laws enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). New guidance was released earlier this week to help employers further understand the policies as it relates to COVID-19 circumstances. As the pandemic evolves, the challenge of juggling work and caregiving obligations remains. … Read more
