Author: TandemHR

  • What is co-employment and how can it benefit my business?

    What is co-employment and how can it benefit my business?

    Highlights The demands of daily HR tasks can often hinder growth, consuming valuable time and resources that could be better spent on higher-impact activities. But co-employment offers a strategic advantage. By sharing employer responsibilities, your business can gain access to competitive benefits, more efficient HR processes, and expert guidance, all while maintaining control over their…

  • PEO + HR Regulation Round Up for May

    PEO + HR Regulation Round Up for May

    Editor’s Note: Every month, our team of experts provides you with changes to existing regulations and policies, new laws & regulations, and additional state/federal information that could impact your business. It’s quick-and-easy to skim but provides timely news you need. Compensation Threshold Increases for Overtime Eligibility The Department of Labor issued a final rule impacting…

  • The Benefits of Quarterly Reviews: More check-ins, fewer headaches

    The Benefits of Quarterly Reviews: More check-ins, fewer headaches

    The annual performance review—a high stakes, once-a-year evaluation that ignites anxiety in even the highest performing employees. However, it too often remains a check box for employers struggling to juggle work environments increasingly squeezed for time. So, why conduct them FOUR times a year instead of just once? Benefit No. 1: Relationship Building Engaging with…

  • Separating Pay Increases From Performance Reviews: Why It Matters

    Separating Pay Increases From Performance Reviews: Why It Matters

    The annual performance review dangles the ever-enticing carrot of more money for a job well done. However, separating pay raises from employee reviews can be a more effective strategy to navigate this anxiety-inducing yearly process. Compensation often creates unnecessary distraction during reviews. It’s difficult for employees to stay present and focus on managerial feedback when…

  • HR Q&A: The Role of Referrals When Hiring

    HR Q&A: The Role of Referrals When Hiring

    Referrals – they’re perhaps old school. You know, with job boards, LinkedIn, recruiter strategies and so on. But here’s the thing: Referrals continue to deliver exceptional employee prospects when done right.  But to get the most out of referrals you need to have a plan rather than relying on the good will of people keeping…

  • Rethinking employee benefits: Four ideas we like (and 3 we don’t)

    Rethinking employee benefits: Four ideas we like (and 3 we don’t)

    Editor’s note: This is the first in an ongoing series that looks at how businesses can attract and retain employees with new – and sometimes creative – benefits. We want to help you understand the best options and why they’re an important part of what you offer.  Quick hits  Four non-traditional benefits our experts recommend: …

  • A beginner’s guide to hiring out-of-state employees

    A beginner’s guide to hiring out-of-state employees

    By now, we’re pretty sure most people responsible for hiring have at least considered remote workers if being in the office isn’t absolutely necessary.  But what goes into that? When is it worth it? When is it a risk? Is it difficult to prepare your organization – that may or may not operate in all…

  • Rethinking Employee Benefits: 6 Reasons You Need to Look at Them Differently 

    Rethinking Employee Benefits: 6 Reasons You Need to Look at Them Differently 

    Editor’s note: This is the second story in an ongoing series that examines how businesses can attract and retain employees with new—and sometimes creative—benefits. We want to help you understand the best options and why they’re an important part of your offering.  Quick hits Top reasons to consider offering new & improved benefits  The discussion…

  • The Complete Outline for Building an Outstanding Employee Handbook

    The Complete Outline for Building an Outstanding Employee Handbook

    We get it, the idea of building an employee handbook from scratch can feel overwhelming.   Where do you start? What should you include? How do I know what’s needed?   To answer those questions and set you on the right path, our experts have created a comprehensive, easy-to-read outline to guide you through the process. Pair…

  • Video Meetings Killed the Company Star: 7 ways to keep your remote team engaged 

    Video Meetings Killed the Company Star: 7 ways to keep your remote team engaged 

    Everyone – yes, everyone – seems to have an opinion on remote work.   Are people more productive? Are they actually working? Is it necessary? Is it going away? Well, we’re not going down those roads today. The workforce is increasingly remote and it’s shown no signs of slowing down (we know, some companies are mandating…