What is morale? And why is it important to a team's success and a company's business goals? Morale is the capacity of a group of people to pull together persistently and consistently in pursuit of a common purpose,” says sociologist Alexander Leighton. Clearly, this is something everyone wants for their company. Good morale means employees are productive, collaborate better, miss fewer workdays, and feel more satisfied by their work. If people feel good about their team, they’ll work. MORE
Health insurance renewals happen every year, and every year, employers gear up to tackle the process. Renewals are a necessary part of offering access to employee benefits, and this period can also provide a great opportunity for businesses to reassess their offerings. MORE
Great 401k plans tend to be a given in today’s workplaces. Your best recruits ask about them, your employees demand them, and you care about your own financial safety. Those are excellent reasons to seek one for your business. But is it a risk-free endeavor? If you guessed yes, guess again. Like all long-term business decisions, you’ll need to think and act strategically. Don’t overlook the importance of the process. Doing so could cost you, and your employees, substantially. Here are. Read mor MORE
96 Remote employment is excellent for flexibility and location independence. However, scheduling and self-management does come with its own hangups. Remote workers are expected to self-motivate and produce the work without those inherent regulations that an office or an in-person team brings, and sometimes their lack of physical presence to the manager can make attention on their personal needs fall to the wayside. But try to consider the relationship between remote worker and employer as a. MORE
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “work-life balance?” Is it an unlimited vacation policy, or catered lunches? Maybe you think of remote work opportunities. Or that not being in the office equates to time with friends and family, and being disconnected from work entirely. Work-life balance is almost always referred to in the abstract. We can use it in a sentence, but what’s the definition? The bigger question is: Does work-life balance mean a blurring, or a. Read more MORE
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It’s common for employers not to consider this question until an employee is about to fly to a conference or go on-site to a client for the first time — when must I pay my employees for hours spent traveling? However, it’s better to be prepared before this situations arise. Let’s take a look. MORE
The average American worker receives 10 days of vacation per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But paid time off (PTO) is not a guarantee in the U.S. MORE
The Internal Revenue Service announced in 2014 that effective immediately, “Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) will expire if not used on a federal income tax return for five consecutive years.”. This announcement generated some confusion. People wondered if it means that an individual's Social Security Number (SSN) or a business's Employer Identification Number (EIN) will expire if it is never used. MORE
It should come as no surprise that failing to address mental health in the workplace comes with its costs. According to Mental Health in America, depression costs the U.S. economy over $51 billion due to absenteeism from work. Besides the obvious monetary costs, unaddressed depression in the workplace can cause employee morale to suffer and makes your employees feel alone or isolated. Being personally engaged with your employees and showing support for their lives and interests outside the. MORE
Increasingly, today’s workers are seeking out employers who prioritize their well-being and encourage a sustainable work-life balance. But unless you’re a Fortune 500 company or are backed by millions (or billions) in funding, it can be difficult to measure up to the perks offered by the Googles and Facebooks of the world (e.g., gourmet meals, on-site gyms, massages, tuition reimbursement, free shuttles to work, etc.). However, there are ways that any company can improve employee morale. MORE
Part 1 of this series explored the difference between supplemental wages and regular wages. Now, in Part 2 of the series, discover some guidelines around calculating the taxes on supplemental wages. Every employee is entitled to receive compensation for all services rendered. MORE
There’s no way around it — end of year paperwork and tax filings are a massive headache. And if you’re not careful with filing business taxes correctly, you may find your company slapped with unexpected fines. But it’s not just tax filings you have to worry about. It’s also end of year bonuses and commissions, rounding out 401(k) contributions, informing employees about their FSA funds, and a multitude of other tasks. These tasks may feel daunting, which is why we’d like to help you out. MORE
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Diversity and inclusion (D+I) come as a package — you can’t have one without the other. But sometimes, organizations implementing diversity and inclusion programs put an unequal emphasis on the “diversity” part and forget about the “inclusion” part. MORE
This summer, I had the opportunity to intern as a software engineer at Justworks in New York City. It was my first time writing code in the tech industry, and I was very excited to work on a product that empowers entrepreneurs and their workplaces. MORE
We all work long, hard hours. And that hard work can sometimes go without much recognition or appreciation. But it’s important to reward your employees for a job well done. Some surveys have shown that employee recognition has a direct correlation to employee satisfaction, and satisfied employees do better work and are less inclined to leave. Recognition makes employees feel appreciated: you're showing your peer, manager, or direct report that his or her work matters. Don't let the. MORE
The Justworks team once again participated in the New York City Pride March, and we couldn't be happier to support the LGBTQ community. Our float's theme this year was 24/7 love. "Our theme this year is '24/7 love,' because we believe in supporting love and equality, whenever, wherever, whoever,” said Camilla Velasquez, Justworks' SVP of Product & Marketing Strategy. “We We believe a diverse workforce creates a more vibrant workplace. MORE
When choosing health insurance for your company, there are many decisions to make. One of the first may be what type of plan to choose. If you’re shopping for health insurance, you’ve probably come across the acronyms HMO and PPO. HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization, and PPO stands for Preferred Provider Organization. Knowing the difference between HMO and PPO is an important first step to determining which kind of plan is right for your company and employees. Looking for the. MORE
114 Summer Fridays are a relatively small gesture that can make a tremendous impact on employee happiness. What exactly is a Summer Friday? Well, it depends. Offering summer hours is a business policy where companies give paid time off, typically on Fridays that occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day, in addition to employees' regularly allotted paid time off. There are many ways to structure summer hours, from offering half days or full days off, or allowing employees to accrue hours off from. MORE
Every once in a while, the Justworks Product and Engineering (ProdEng) team takes a break from building awesome tools for growing businesses to showcase their creative sides, building whatever they can dream up in “hack” events. This past month, we had a 24-hour Hack Day where the team hacked on a ton of different things (some useful, some not so much). Besides being an outlet for the team's creativity, hack days are a great chance to try out a new technology or area that you might not be. MORE
As a company grows, a myriad of challenges present themselves — scalability of operations, technology enablement, talent acquisition, and expansion into new markets. While growth can present exciting new opportunities, your HR department (if you have one) is likely preoccupied with a suite of federal regulations that directly affect your employee base. Consider the nature of at-will employment, which is the basis for the vast majority of employment relationships in the United States. Read more MORE
HR solutions are third-party service providers who can help ease the administrative burden of certain HR functions such as payroll, benefits administration, and policy creation. By having access to tech-forward HR tools and a team of industry experts, you’ll have more of your time back to focus on growing your team and delivering on your business goals. But determining which solution will be the best fit for your business depends on a number of factors. Where do you start? Ready for a. Read mor MORE
A gender pay gap exists in almost every congressional district in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics outlined in AAUW’s latest report. Despite the federal Equal Pay Act, which requires that men and women be given equal pay for equal work, on average, working women earn only 80 cents on the dollar compared to their male peers. Although Congress is considering new federal protections to address this reality, some states have already taken action to further secure the. MORE
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Your team is your company’s best asset. But they can only be the best if they’re taken care of and their safety is made a priority at work. By taking care of your team, you’ll take care of your business, getting one step closer to success, together. MORE
Investing in employee health can make a big difference for your company and your team. Studies show that workplace wellness initiatives really do work. According to a study by Aflac, 61% of employees agree they’ve made healthier lifestyle choices because of a company wellness program. Of course, when introducing new wellness programs to your organization, budget can be a concern. If you’re looking for ways to increase employee wellness without the price tag, we’ve got you covered. MORE
As a small business in need of an HR solution, your options can be overwhelming. But if you’ve narrowed your search and are ready to choose a PEO, you’re off to a great start. As you’ve probably learned, the acronym PEO stands for Professional Employer Organization. PEOs work with small businesses to help them manage payroll-related taxes, certain human resources functions, access to benefits, and other employer-related administrative functions necessary to running a business. PEO’s do. MORE
Having flexible jobs and workplaces is something many workers today really want. Of course, this issue can be tough to manage for employers. A lot of complicating factors come into play when people are working from home or outside the office, like scheduling, communication, and good management, just to name a few. It’s an issue we deal with here at Justworks, too. So this year, our leadership team decided to try a creative experiment: Work From Anywhere Week. Everyone in. Read more MORE
It’s that time of year again at the office! Holiday lights, pies in the break room, end of year excitement.and boring or played-out holiday events. The holidays are a time when everyone feels festive, and offices often want to share in that feeling. And any holiday party should be a quality team bonding experience. But the result is often a waste-of-money gift swap or a bad cookie plate. The holidays should be relaxing and fun, even if we're still at the office and not on vacation just. MORE
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It’s a sentiment that both studies and anecdotal evidence have confirmed: employee satisfaction makes for a better place to work. Happiness in the workplace drives higher employee productivity, retention, job satisfaction, and all around business success. MORE
For a growing or small business, finding and retaining quality employees goes beyond compensation. Employers are able to offer benefits that employees can't access on their own, and so benefits provide value for employees at a relatively low cost to companies. MORE
Last summer, Justworks reached a turning point in the way we thought about diversity and inclusion (D+I). Our message and our actions were not aligned, and our commitment to diversity did not feel real. Employees felt it and leadership knew it. MORE
A mentoring program is a tried-and-true tool that you may want to consider implementing in your office. Why,” you ask? The benefits are numerous. Among other things, professional mentoring programs can: Help to train new employees. MORE
At the latest Justwomen panel, held March 29th at Town Stages in New York City, the team behind the event did something they’d never done before: invited men. The goal behind this update? To foster inclusion and create a conversation around change and forward movement. In a recent interview with Inc., Sales Manager and Justwomen founder Valerie Avila, expanded on the need for an inclusive dialogue. "If we're only telling women that we need more equity and that we need more women in. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
It’s a sentiment that both studies and anecdotal evidence have confirmed: employee satisfaction makes for a better place to work. Happiness in the workplace drives higher employee productivity, retention, job satisfaction, and all around business success.
Justworks
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
Your team is your company’s best asset. But they can only be the best if they’re taken care of and their safety is made a priority at work. By taking care of your team, you’ll take care of your business, getting one step closer to success, together.
Justworks
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
It’s common for employers not to consider this question until an employee is about to fly to a conference or go on-site to a client for the first time — when must I pay my employees for hours spent traveling? However, it’s better to be prepared before this situations arise. Let’s take a look.
Justworks
AUGUST 27, 2018
Diversity and inclusion (D+I) come as a package — you can’t have one without the other. But sometimes, organizations implementing diversity and inclusion programs put an unequal emphasis on the “diversity” part and forget about the “inclusion” part.
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With unemployment at an 18-year low, recruiters are now faced with a unique challenge that they haven't had to face in some time. The market is hot and the best candidates are often receiving more than one offer. In an environment where candidates are "ghosting" interviews and even offers, how do you compete? Join us on September 27th, 2018 for a live webinar with Scott Conklin, VP of Human Resources at Paycor and learn what candidates really care about and how to get the offer signed.
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AUGUST 14, 2018
Part 1 of this series explored the difference between supplemental wages and regular wages. Now, in Part 2 of the series, discover some guidelines around calculating the taxes on supplemental wages. Every employee is entitled to receive compensation for all services rendered.
Justworks
AUGUST 21, 2018
For a growing or small business, finding and retaining quality employees goes beyond compensation. Employers are able to offer benefits that employees can't access on their own, and so benefits provide value for employees at a relatively low cost to companies.
Justworks
AUGUST 30, 2018
Health insurance renewals happen every year, and every year, employers gear up to tackle the process. Renewals are a necessary part of offering access to employee benefits, and this period can also provide a great opportunity for businesses to reassess their offerings.
Justworks
MAY 9, 2018
Summer Fridays are a relatively small gesture that can make a tremendous impact on employee happiness. What exactly is a Summer Friday? Well, it depends. Offering summer hours is a business policy where companies give paid time off, typically on Fridays that occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day, in addition to employees' regularly allotted paid time off. There are many ways to structure summer hours, from offering half days or full days off, or allowing employees to accrue hours off from.
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AUGUST 24, 2018
On June 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule expanding access to Association Health Plans (AHPs). The action was widely expected and it follows an October 2017 Executive Order.
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OCTOBER 13, 2017
What is morale? And why is it important to a team's success and a company's business goals? Morale is the capacity of a group of people to pull together persistently and consistently in pursuit of a common purpose,” says sociologist Alexander Leighton. Clearly, this is something everyone wants for their company. Good morale means employees are productive, collaborate better, miss fewer workdays, and feel more satisfied by their work. If people feel good about their team, they’ll work.
Justworks
JUNE 11, 2018
Remote employment is excellent for flexibility and location independence. However, scheduling and self-management does come with its own hangups. Remote workers are expected to self-motivate and produce the work without those inherent regulations that an office or an in-person team brings, and sometimes their lack of physical presence to the manager can make attention on their personal needs fall to the wayside. But try to consider the relationship between remote worker and employer as a.
Justworks
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
It’s that time of year again at the office! Holiday lights, pies in the break room, end of year excitement.and boring or played-out holiday events. The holidays are a time when everyone feels festive, and offices often want to share in that feeling. And any holiday party should be a quality team bonding experience. But the result is often a waste-of-money gift swap or a bad cookie plate. The holidays should be relaxing and fun, even if we're still at the office and not on vacation just.
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Recruiting quality employees is no easy task. With unemployment at an all-time low, it's now more crucial than ever to engage and retain the employees you've hired. A demonstrated investment in employee development can set you apart and help attract more quality candidates. According to a recent report from Linkedin, over a fourth of HR professionals expect to be increasing their budgets in learning and development. Join us on 8/30 for a live webinar with Greg Goold, Director of Learning and Development at Paycor.
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JUNE 25, 2018
The Justworks team once again participated in the New York City Pride March, and we couldn't be happier to support the LGBTQ community. Our float's theme this year was 24/7 love. "Our theme this year is '24/7 love,' because we believe in supporting love and equality, whenever, wherever, whoever,” said Camilla Velasquez, Justworks' SVP of Product & Marketing Strategy. “We We believe a diverse workforce creates a more vibrant workplace.
Justworks
JULY 18, 2018
Increasingly, today’s workers are seeking out employers who prioritize their well-being and encourage a sustainable work-life balance. But unless you’re a Fortune 500 company or are backed by millions (or billions) in funding, it can be difficult to measure up to the perks offered by the Googles and Facebooks of the world (e.g., gourmet meals, on-site gyms, massages, tuition reimbursement, free shuttles to work, etc.). However, there are ways that any company can improve employee morale.
Justworks
JULY 3, 2018
Having flexible jobs and workplaces is something many workers today really want. Of course, this issue can be tough to manage for employers. A lot of complicating factors come into play when people are working from home or outside the office, like scheduling, communication, and good management, just to name a few. It’s an issue we deal with here at Justworks, too. So this year, our leadership team decided to try a creative experiment: Work From Anywhere Week. Everyone in. Read more
Justworks
OCTOBER 9, 2017
We all work long, hard hours. And that hard work can sometimes go without much recognition or appreciation. But it’s important to reward your employees for a job well done. Some surveys have shown that employee recognition has a direct correlation to employee satisfaction, and satisfied employees do better work and are less inclined to leave. Recognition makes employees feel appreciated: you're showing your peer, manager, or direct report that his or her work matters. Don't let the.
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APRIL 5, 2018
At the latest Justwomen panel, held March 29th at Town Stages in New York City, the team behind the event did something they’d never done before: invited men. The goal behind this update? To foster inclusion and create a conversation around change and forward movement. In a recent interview with Inc., Sales Manager and Justwomen founder Valerie Avila, expanded on the need for an inclusive dialogue. "If we're only telling women that we need more equity and that we need more women in.
Justworks
APRIL 30, 2018
Investing in employee health can make a big difference for your company and your team. Studies show that workplace wellness initiatives really do work. According to a study by Aflac, 61% of employees agree they’ve made healthier lifestyle choices because of a company wellness program. Of course, when introducing new wellness programs to your organization, budget can be a concern. If you’re looking for ways to increase employee wellness without the price tag, we’ve got you covered.
Justworks
MARCH 30, 2018
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “work-life balance?” Is it an unlimited vacation policy, or catered lunches? Maybe you think of remote work opportunities. Or that not being in the office equates to time with friends and family, and being disconnected from work entirely. Work-life balance is almost always referred to in the abstract. We can use it in a sentence, but what’s the definition? The bigger question is: Does work-life balance mean a blurring, or a. Read more
Justworks
JULY 6, 2018
HR solutions are third-party service providers who can help ease the administrative burden of certain HR functions such as payroll, benefits administration, and policy creation. By having access to tech-forward HR tools and a team of industry experts, you’ll have more of your time back to focus on growing your team and delivering on your business goals. But determining which solution will be the best fit for your business depends on a number of factors. Where do you start? Ready for a. Read mor
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For federal contractors, keeping up with OFCCP regulations can be a major challenge when recruiting and hiring. Download our guide to OFCCP compliance and learn the major regulations that you must adhere to.
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JULY 24, 2018
Great 401k plans tend to be a given in today’s workplaces. Your best recruits ask about them, your employees demand them, and you care about your own financial safety. Those are excellent reasons to seek one for your business. But is it a risk-free endeavor? If you guessed yes, guess again. Like all long-term business decisions, you’ll need to think and act strategically. Don’t overlook the importance of the process. Doing so could cost you, and your employees, substantially. Here are. Read mor
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JULY 20, 2018
Every once in a while, the Justworks Product and Engineering (ProdEng) team takes a break from building awesome tools for growing businesses to showcase their creative sides, building whatever they can dream up in “hack” events. This past month, we had a 24-hour Hack Day where the team hacked on a ton of different things (some useful, some not so much). Besides being an outlet for the team's creativity, hack days are a great chance to try out a new technology or area that you might not be.
Justworks
DECEMBER 20, 2017
It’s a moment business leaders dread — terminating an employee can be a complicated and emotional process for both parties involved.
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JANUARY 3, 2018
A mentoring program is a tried-and-true tool that you may want to consider implementing in your office. Why,” you ask? The benefits are numerous. Among other things, professional mentoring programs can: Help to train new employees.
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We’ve compiled a list of fundamental compensation terms and why they’re important to know. Think of this as your comp cheat sheet—terms you need to know to put you on the fast track to becoming that cool comp kid we know you can be. Sure, you’ve heard some of the terms before, but you have no idea what they mean. Not to worry! Download this eBook and you’ll be ‘comp’letely fluent in no time. This ebook contains four sections: Section 1: Comp 101. Section 2: Market Pricing. Section 3: Pay Structures. Section 4: Pay Concerns and Pay Raises.
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JULY 16, 2018
As a company grows, a myriad of challenges present themselves — scalability of operations, technology enablement, talent acquisition, and expansion into new markets. While growth can present exciting new opportunities, your HR department (if you have one) is likely preoccupied with a suite of federal regulations that directly affect your employee base. Consider the nature of at-will employment, which is the basis for the vast majority of employment relationships in the United States. Read more
Justworks
DECEMBER 7, 2017
There’s no way around it — end of year paperwork and tax filings are a massive headache. And if you’re not careful with filing business taxes correctly, you may find your company slapped with unexpected fines. But it’s not just tax filings you have to worry about. It’s also end of year bonuses and commissions, rounding out 401(k) contributions, informing employees about their FSA funds, and a multitude of other tasks. These tasks may feel daunting, which is why we’d like to help you out.
Justworks
MAY 18, 2018
A gender pay gap exists in almost every congressional district in the country, according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics outlined in AAUW’s latest report. Despite the federal Equal Pay Act, which requires that men and women be given equal pay for equal work, on average, working women earn only 80 cents on the dollar compared to their male peers. Although Congress is considering new federal protections to address this reality, some states have already taken action to further secure the.
Justworks
APRIL 20, 2018
As a small business in need of an HR solution, your options can be overwhelming. But if you’ve narrowed your search and are ready to choose a PEO, you’re off to a great start. As you’ve probably learned, the acronym PEO stands for Professional Employer Organization. PEOs work with small businesses to help them manage payroll-related taxes, certain human resources functions, access to benefits, and other employer-related administrative functions necessary to running a business. PEO’s do.
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JUNE 5, 2018
Last summer, Justworks reached a turning point in the way we thought about diversity and inclusion (D+I). Our message and our actions were not aligned, and our commitment to diversity did not feel real. Employees felt it and leadership knew it.
Justworks
MARCH 13, 2018
When choosing health insurance for your company, there are many decisions to make. One of the first may be what type of plan to choose. If you’re shopping for health insurance, you’ve probably come across the acronyms HMO and PPO. HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization, and PPO stands for Preferred Provider Organization. Knowing the difference between HMO and PPO is an important first step to determining which kind of plan is right for your company and employees. Looking for the.
Justworks
JANUARY 22, 2018
The Internal Revenue Service announced in 2014 that effective immediately, “Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) will expire if not used on a federal income tax return for five consecutive years.”. This announcement generated some confusion. People wondered if it means that an individual's Social Security Number (SSN) or a business's Employer Identification Number (EIN) will expire if it is never used.
Justworks
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
It should come as no surprise that failing to address mental health in the workplace comes with its costs. According to Mental Health in America, depression costs the U.S. economy over $51 billion due to absenteeism from work. Besides the obvious monetary costs, unaddressed depression in the workplace can cause employee morale to suffer and makes your employees feel alone or isolated. Being personally engaged with your employees and showing support for their lives and interests outside the.
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