Five Ways to Lessen the Blow of Higher Health Plan Costs in 2022

Overall costs for healthcare claims are expected to rise next year. Employers across the country say they’re bracing for their group plan premiums to go up around 5% in 2022, and that’s after taking into account some cost management strategies. Coupled with this is the projected rise in consumer price index or inflation. CPI is […]
How Small Business Owners Can Avoid These 5 Common Payroll Errors

Few operations within your business are as sensitive or prone to mistakes as payroll. This isn’t surprising considering the amount of time, organization and concentration that payroll demands.
Returning to Work in a Post-Pandemic World

The pandemic has dramatically changed the way we work. It has changed how we show up, clock in, take leave, communicate with our teams and our clients. It has fundamentally changed the way…
Key Benefits of the MEAP 401(k) Small Group Retirement Plan

Small employers often find it daunting to offer “big company” qualified retirement plans. Small employers want to satisfy their long-term employees’ wishes to…
4 Key Guidelines to Improve Payroll Administration for Your Small Business

Payroll administration is a source of stress for many small business owners. It’s a complex process that’s often riddled with inefficiencies when handled in-house.
Employer’s Guide to Adding Voluntary Benefits

Recruiting and retaining an effective workforce is a constant battle. One of the best weapons in this ongoing struggle is essential benefits, such as…
5 Areas Small Business Owners Should Not Go It Alone

As a small business owner, you’ve likely had plenty of experience working every aspect of your business, from accounting to operations to recruitment and beyond.