Tag: HR outsourcing solutions

  • Why ‘return to work’ plans are a crucial part of your HR strategy

    Why ‘return to work’ plans are a crucial part of your HR strategy

    As an employer, you never know when an unplanned absence might occur within your workforce. This could happen due to illness or injury suffered by your employees and could potentially cause disruption. Especially if the injured is one of your most valuable workers. That’s why it’s crucial to have a return to work plan. You…

  • Tips for a Successful Virtual Onboarding Experience

    Tips for a Successful Virtual Onboarding Experience

    Due to the continued growth of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies continue to feature remote workforces—some making the decision permanent. As a result, virtual new hire onboarding is the new standard, and companies have been doing their best to get it right.   Onboarding employees at any time is a critical step. Studies show that…

  • Is Outsourcing HR Irresponsible?

    Is Outsourcing HR Irresponsible?

    I happen to outsource many items, like dry cleaning, home repairs, lawn care and the education of my children. I will admit that some things on my outsourcing list are hassles, but the reality in all cases is that my outsourcing partner will simply do a better job. In fact, I would say that wrinkle-free…

  • CPEO Certification with Internal Revenue Service

    CPEO Certification with Internal Revenue Service

    It’s official! The first group of Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) has been certified under the CPEO Certification IRS program on June 1, 2017. PEOs that applied went through a rigorous vetting process and complied with numerous requirements set forth by the IRS in order to become a Certified PEO. The newly certified PEOs have proven…

  • 4 Things You Need to Know About Employee Classifications

    4 Things You Need to Know About Employee Classifications

    Employee Classifications. Upcoming changes in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have employers scrambling to review their current employee classifications. While employers may not be overly excited about the extra work, periodic audits of employee classifications are a good business habit as incorrect classification can prove costly and disruptive. What is the difference between an…

  • Obamacare: The Real Impact on the Business Community

    Obamacare: The Real Impact on the Business Community

    Obamacare. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) popularly referred to as Obamacare, is a law governing how health insurance is issued in the US. Consisting of a whopping 20,000+ pages of regulations, this law has many business owners dazed and confused. Tandem HR, an HR outsourcing solution, has dedicated staff to keeping up with the employment…