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August 29, 2020

Executive Order Deferring Employee Social Security Tax: What You Need to Know

On August 28th, the IRS issued some guidance on President’s Trump executive order from August 8th deferring employee social security tax. Here’s what you need to know.

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August 18, 2020

Protecting Your Business from FFCRA Violations

The Department of Labor has stepped up enforcement actions related to the FFCRA. Familiarizing yourself with the law’s provisions is the first step in ensuring compliance.

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August 14, 2020

Ask the BPHR Advisor: Maintaining Employees’ Privacy During the Pandemic

In this Q&A, BPHR’s Director Lisa tackles how employers can protect the health and safety of their workers during the pandemic, while maintaining the privacy of their medical information.

Human Resources

The Importance of Creating a Positive Culture

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August 11, 2020

The Importance of Creating a Positive Culture

A positive company culture helps to create the blueprint for not only a thriving business but successful employees. This blog post takes a deeper look into the importance of company culture and some ways to build upon your own.

Summer Reading RoundUp 2020

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July 7, 2020

Summer Reading Round-Up 2020

2020 has presented many challenges and changes. Take a moment to catch up on your summer reading and take a look at these important and relevant articles.

Will Work Life Balance Be More Flexible Post COVID-19?

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June 23, 2020

Will Work-Life Balance Be More Flexible?

Work-life balance can often times be lost in company culture. Employers now have an opportunity to reshape expectations within their organization, and set up their employees for future success post COVID-19.

HCM

How to Prevent Time and Attendance Errors

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Balance Point Team
September 22, 2020

How to Prevent Time and Attendance Errors

Many businesses don’t have employees “punching a clock,” which means that they are not keeping track of the hours worked per day. Unfortunately, a few minutes here and there can add up, particularly if you have a medium or large-sized company with high-value workers. Here’s what you can do.

7 payroll stats you cant ignore

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September 8, 2020

7 Payroll and Time & Labor Statistics You Can’t Ignore

Paying your employees and getting it right is essential to employee morale. Here’s how an automated system helps to ensure your organization’s HR compliance and protects your bottom line.

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Balance Point Team
September 1, 2020

3 Signs It’s Time to Reconsider Your Payroll Solution

If you’re not sure if you want to continue your relationship with your current payroll provider, read this article to learn what signs should cause you to move on.

Management

How to Choose Time and Attendance Software

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Balance Point Team
September 29, 2020

How to Choose Time and Attendance Software

If you’re not properly tracking your employee’s time and attendance, your business could be losing not only profitability but employee morale. The right software can be beneficial to your organization. Here’s what you should consider.

4 Essential Steps to Manage Employee Time and Attendance

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Balance Point Team
July 28, 2020

4 Essential Steps to Manage Employee Time and Attendance

Time tracking is a key function within any organization. Follow these steps to accurately compensate employees in accordance with the law.

Why Talent Acquisition Reporting is an Essential Part of the Hiring Process

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July 14, 2020

Why Talent Acquisition Reporting is an Essential Part of the Hiring Process

There are many parts to the hiring process. Learn why talent acquisition reporting is an important part of understanding how to seek the right employees for your business!

CFO

employee engagement guide

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Balance Point Team
February 5, 2019

8 Employee Engagement Statistics CFO’s Can’t Ignore

Employee engagement can determined a lot more than just office productivity. Take a look at these 8 employee engagement statics and what they are actually indicating about your business.

Employee Engagement Best Practices for CFOs

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Balance Point Team
January 29, 2019

Employee Engagement Best Practices for CFOs

Companies who have high levels of employee engagement often have a competitive edge. Read more about how this can shape the success of your company and the 5 best practices a CFO should follow for improved employee engagement.

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Balance Point Team
November 6, 2018

How a CFO Can Address Their Organization’s Top Value Drivers

As a CFO, you likely spend much of your time measuring productivity in terms of traditional financial metrics, but managing metrics that optimize the customer and employee experience can be just as important. Read more to learn why.

CPA

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March 30, 2020

Brokers and CPAs: Assisting Employers During the COVID-19 Crisis

For brokers and CPAs: We understand that this is a challenging time and that resources and patience are running thin. It is our intent to help employers navigate the changes in legislation so they can rebound as swiftly and soundly as possible from the COVID-19 crisis.

Accounting Industry Predictions for 2020 and Beyond

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January 21, 2020

Accounting Industry Predictions for 2020 and Beyond

As the rise of artificial intelligence has presented opportunities in various industries, there’s no exception for accounting. So what does the future hold? Here are the top 3 trends to keep your eye on.

8 Questions CPAs Should Ask Their Clients

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September 3, 2019

8 Questions CPAs Should Ask Their Clients

When a client has a business-related challenge, many times it’s their accountant they turn to for advice. Here are some ways a CPA can strengthen their relationships with their clients.

Brokers

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Balance Point Team
May 15, 2020

The Broker’s COVID-19 Toolbox

Now more than ever, we strive to be a valuable resource to the broker community as you serve your clients during this uncertain time. We have assembled the following materials to guide you and your clients as we slowly begin to recover from the coronavirus crisis.

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March 30, 2020

Brokers and CPAs: Assisting Employers During the COVID-19 Crisis

For brokers and CPAs: We understand that this is a challenging time and that resources and patience are running thin. It is our intent to help employers navigate the changes in legislation so they can rebound as swiftly and soundly as possible from the COVID-19 crisis.

Insurance Brokers Recruit Like Your Future Depends on It

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Balance Point Team
February 11, 2020

Insurance Brokers: Recruit Like Your Future Depends on It

Although employers need to get creative with their recruiting strategies, is giving employees a free gym membership or lunch outings enough to make them stick around? Here are some tips to help you remain competitive in the search for new talent.