What is a Statutory Employee? Tax and Benefit Implications

As an employer, you might have scenarios where you hire employees under contract. Although a contract worker doesn’t require any tax and benefit considerations at your end, if they strictly work for you, use your site and equipment, and have a continuous relationship with you, they might be classified as a “statutory employee” by the […]

Q1 2023 State of Workforce Activity

Q1 workforce activity started off hotter than expected and cooled down as the quarter progressed. Table of Contents Introduction The year’s workforce activity started off strong and better than expected following an uneven Q4, but levels declined throughout the quarter.  Much of the slowdown in workforce activity that was seen in March is aligned with […]

What is SUTA Tax and What Do Employers Need to Know?

State Unemployment Tax Act: Explained Payroll and payroll taxes are complicated. Where many organizations drop the ball is understanding State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) rates. While most accountants and business owners are familiar with FUTA, SUTA is more challenging as the tax varies from state to state. Here we take a look at SUTA tax […]

Critical Features of an Effective Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Applicant Tracking System Essentials HR departments and small businesses alike face major timing issues when trying to fill positions. The time involved to write, post and receive responses to job openings involves many manual tasks, but the recruitment process becomes easier when using an automated system. Here we discuss the benefits of applicant tracking systems […]

The Benefits of WFM Tools & Software for the Construction and Manufacturing Industry

Both the construction and manufacturing industries face challenges when it comes to managing their workforce. With a diverse workforce requiring special training, multiple activities in job roles and decreasing risk for injury and accidents, ensuring all work and functions are coordinated across the board is the only way to remain efficient and productive. 

DEI Diversity: Misconceptions of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

  10 Misconceptions About DEI by Kayla Kelly   What is DEI? Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) or increasingly more commonly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies embrace a variety of perspectives to build companies that better understand their employees and customers. McKinsey & Company in partnership with The Society for Human Research Management (SHRM), conducted […]