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Compensation & Benefits

How to employ your kids and stay out of prison this summer

04/16/2025
Paying his kids from a corporate account for doing no work and then deducting those payments as salary expenses were among the charges that landed a business owner in prison for tax evasion.

Stronger caregiving policies start with smarter HR

04/16/2025
Nearly one in five working caregivers expect to take on new or additional elder caregiving responsibilities in the next five years—and among employees who aren’t currently caregivers, elder care is the most anticipated future obligation. This scale of caregiving makes it a pressing workforce issue, yet many HR departments still fall short in their approach.

Friday wrap: Time’s running out for tax procrastinators, new Form I-9, disaster tax relief and more

04/11/2025
Tax deadlines, new I-9 form, IRS’ Priority Guidance Plan and more in our last pre-Tax Day wrap.

How to contain health-care costs while enhancing the employee benefits experience

04/02/2025
According to Businessolver’s 2025 Benefits Insights Report, the days of choosing between cost containment and employee care are over. The most successful organizations are leveraging AI-powered technology to achieve both goals simultaneously. Here’s how you can join them.

Craft benefits strategies that satisfy multiple generations, from boomers to Gen Z

03/31/2025
Balancing contrasting expectations presents a challenge for HR departments, especially when benefits budgets are tight.

May 2025: Employer’s business tax calendar

03/31/2025
Here’s your monthly guide to critical payroll due dates.

Gender pay gap narrows to 85%

03/24/2025
The pay gap between women and men is shrinking—slightly—according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Pew Research Center.

First-Friday-of-spring wrap: Bad news for federal contractor employees, good news for 401(k) plan administrators, FTC spots a new scam and more

03/21/2025
Federal contractor minimum wage, 401(k) corrections, jury-duty scam and more as spring arrives.

How to build a culture of employee appreciation

03/19/2025
A recent Gallup survey shared a compelling insight: Employees who receive regular recognition are more likely to stay with their current employer compared to those who do not. How can employers effectively show appreciation for their team members throughout the year? The answer lies in creating an organizational culture that celebrates the contributions of its employees.

Understand paid and unpaid state-level family and medical leave laws

03/19/2025
You are probably pretty good about letting employees know how much leave they have available under your paid-time-off plan. You’re no doubt diligent about granting FMLA leave for which they are eligible. However, are you fully familiar with opportunities for paid or unpaid family and medical leave mandated by states? Are your employees?