How Private Equity Back Office Outsourcing Helps Firms Scale
The back office is the pivotal support center where financial, technological and human resource functions are carried out. As private equity firms acquire new businesses, ensuring their foundations are running smoothly is crucial. To get the most effective and lucrative result, private equity firms often work with outsourcing partners like EmPower HR to help professionalize […]
A Guide To Employer Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes can be a pain to understand and wrap your head around — and although we may have mixed feelings about them, they do serve a purpose. Our handy guide will help you navigate this foreign land a little better by walking you through common types of employer payroll taxes.
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard On Vaccination And Testing
On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The ETS is effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Registrar, which is scheduled for November 5, 2021. Unless otherwise stated below, the ETS compliance requirements take effect 30 days after publication. The rule requires businesses […]
Can An Employee Change A Pre-Tax Benefits Plan After Open Enrollment?
The ins and outs of pre-tax benefits plans can be pretty confusing. Pre-tax plans are not the same as health or any other kind of insurance, so make sure not to mix them up. While in many cases they are complementary, you still need to sign up for other benefits like vision and dental, for […]
Your Guide To Building A Dog-Friendly Workplace
It doesn’t take intense research to know how beneficial allowing dogs at work can be. From lower stress levels to better employer branding and higher job satisfaction, the benefits of this practice are immense. Our guide will help you successfully transition your business into a dog-friendly workplace.
Can We Reduce Pay For COVID-19 Related Economic Slowdowns?
It all started with the restricted office visits and extra precautions. Then came temporary lockdown and last but not least, mass layoffs by companies trying to make it through the COVID-19 crisis. Some held onto the hope of things normalizing soon, hence the option of reducing pay instead of doing something as drastic as laying […]
The Pros And Cons of Payroll Outsourcing
Are you contemplating whether or not payroll outsourcing is right for your company? Your decision likely rests on two key factors: What’s going to make the process straightforward and less clunky What’s going to make it easy and actually usable by your staff Two significant aspects to look for when deciding if it’s worth outsourcing […]
How To Manage Inappropriate Online Employee Statements
We’ve always been told growing up that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Unfortunately in 2021 society, that rule can often be nonexistent. This is why having an employee social media policy is something to consider. In the era of heightened sensitivity and political correctness, everyone has an […]
How Many Employees Are Needed For Group Health Insurance?
The appeal of group health insurance is that it’s often cheaper than individual plans which offer the same benefits and coverage options. The thing is, not everyone qualifies for group health insurance. Read on to learn what is the minimum number of employees needed for group health insurance, and what additional requirements must be met. […]
Employee Assistance Programs: What Are They & Should You Offer One?
Employee Assistance Programs, also known as EAPs, have often been compared to office therapy. A safe haven for employees with personal difficulties who are looking for dedicated assistance that can help them. EAPs serve as confidential counseling services to enable productivity and prevent or handle a situation where workplace performance is affected. These services can […]