For employers that use a biweekly payroll schedule, 2026 will be an unusual year. Due to the way the calendar falls and the placement of the New Year’s Day federal holiday, many organizations that typically run 26 biweekly payrolls will instead issue 27 paychecks during...
Across sectors, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies operate, helping to automate processes and drive efficiencies. However, as companies race to adopt AI and monetize its potential, they may overhype AI-powered processes or features to showcase innovation and attract investors. This has led to...
HR professionals carry a long list of responsibilities, including oversight of recruitment, compliance, employee engagement, benefits administration, and learning and development (L&D). In many cases, these professionals work in a small team with minimal support, or even as a department of one. The scope of...
On Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union (SOTU) address of his second term. The SOTU address is an annual speech the president delivers near the beginning of each year, outlining how the country is doing and identifying future initiatives...
In 2026, the employee benefits market is being shaped by a variety of trends, including regulatory volatility, shifting compliance priorities, accelerated cost pressures and ever-evolving workplace demands. Here are compliance trends to watch for: On July 4, 2025, a sweeping tax and spending bill, commonly...
As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, running a business in our current inflationary economy is not easy with prices increasing. Unfortunately, with the current insurance hard market, premiums are also increasing, which especially negatively impacts smaller business. To help you mitigate your costs,...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. Under these rules, certain employers must provide information to the IRS about the health plan coverage they offer (or do not offer) to their employees. Under the original rules,...
PEO-sponsored Workers' Compensation Insurance has advantages and disadvantages. For some organizations, having a stand-alone policy may be a better alternative. Here is a detailed comparison based on expert sources. Aspect PEO (Professional Employer Organization) Standalone Workers’ Compensation (WC) Payroll Services PEO exclusively handles payroll for enrolled employees, including payroll taxes...
Real-time pay (often called on-demand pay or earned wage access) sounds like a slam dunk: employees get money as soon as they’ve earned it instead of waiting for payday. From an employer’s standpoint, though, it can be a surprisingly messy operational and compliance project. Here’s...
H-1B is one of the biggest talent levers in U.S. tech and professional hiring—and staffing firms sit right in the blast zone: you’re the matchmaker, the paperwork wrangler, and often the “employer” on record. Over the last two years, the government has rolled out (and in...