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What Business Owners Need To Know About COVID-19’s Impact On 2020 Taxes
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is likely the most discussed of all the federal programs issued to address the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our economy. Millions of employees across the country were left without income after nearly every small...
How to Adapt Employee Benefits for A Remote Workforce
The events of the past year have altered many aspects of daily life, with none more jarring than the switch from in-person to remote work. As organizations of every size and industry have pivoted to accommodate this “new normal”, they and their workforce have come to...
How Employers Should Communicate With Employees About COVID-19 Vaccines
Navigating all of the challenges and operational changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for both employers and employees. Thankfully communication between the two has played a pivotal role in keeping employees safe and healthy. Now, with the FDA...
New OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines
In late January 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued updated guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. This guidance is meant to help employers and workers determine appropriate COVID-19 control...
The Expanding Role of the CFO in Health Plan Design
In the year 1970, per capita annual health care costs averaged around $1,848 (in today’s dollars). In 2019, that number increased to $11,582. Over the last forty years, this increase in health care costs has reached the pockets of employers—on average health care...
Key Healthcare Trends Employers Must be Aware of in 2021
COVID-19 changed the landscape in just about every aspect of our daily lives, including the way we work, the way we live, and, as employers, the way we provide access to healthcare to our teams. This year, we expect to see the continued growth of many themes and...
What will employee benefits look like in 2021?
As we begin to settle into the new year, it’s important to take some time to both reflect on the past year and continue planning for the year to come. While 2020 was an unpredictable year, through the chaos we find insights that will shape the future of the workforce...
The Biden Administration and Health Care
With President Biden now officially sworn in, many business owners are wondering what the Biden Administration will mean for the COVID-19 response and health care in general. In this post, we’ll discuss some specific anticipated impacts of Biden’s presidency on the...
What Employers Should Know as the COVID Vaccine Becomes More Widely Distributed
Multiple COVID-19 vaccines are now being distributed across the world. Initial reports indicate that distribution has been slow, but the pace will surely pick up in coming weeks as more vaccines are produced. The vaccine is the light at the end of a dark tunnel that...
COVID-19 Burned Out HR Leaders Everywhere: Here’s How to Help
Many HR professionals would agree that the year 2020 was the most challenging year to date when it comes to managing human capital effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic forced businesses to adapt in a variety of ways, including restructuring workforces, transforming...
The Most Common Payroll Mistakes Your Startup Is Probably Making
Having smooth payroll processes in the foundation of smooth people operations. As much as your team likely enjoys their roles, it’s the regular paychecks that keep them coming back to work every day. Conversely, if your payroll processes have errors or inefficiencies,...
What Employers Need to Know About the Second Round of PPP Loans
On Monday, Jan. 11th, The U.S. Department of Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration began accepting applications for the second round of Payment Protection Program (PPP) loans. This second round will continue until Mar. 31st, 2021. Both new borrowers and...