Zenefits

JUNE 9, 2023

PEO comparison is important because either model may be the best choice, depending on the organization’s needs. A professional employer organization (PEO) offers a full suite of HR services within a co-employment partnership. Compliance reporting. What is a PEO? Unemployment taxes.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Quick look: 2022 was a busy year for brokers and clients alike. From legislative changes to a focus on personalized benefits, this year’s top HR and employer trends were mirrored in our most popular benefits broker blogs in 2022. 65% of staff expect their employers to promote DEI within their organizations.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Quick look: A new year is upon us, and it’s a good time to reflect on what has happened in the HR industry in 2022. 2022 was another landmark year for the human resources (HR) industry. HR and Employment Law Updates for 2022. Risk and compliance services. 10 Ways Leaders Can Re-Energize Their Teams.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In December 2022, the U.S. workers better prepare financially for retirement, at every stage of their employment journey. In requiring employers to take actions that can improve their employees’ financial wellness, the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 Expanding on the provisions laid out in the original SECURE Act of 2019, the SECURE 2.0

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Extensis

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Quick look: Out of sight doesn’t mean out of mind when it comes to workplace compliance. Therefore, employers should look to HR solutions equipped to handle the balance of keeping their companies protected and their workforce happy. Every detail is essential to maintain compliance. Nearly 25% of all U.S.

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Extensis

AUGUST 9, 2022

SHRM has recently published its 2022 Employee Benefits Survey which shows the trends worth paying attention to as employers prepare for the upcoming benefits renewal season. SHRM released its 2022 Employee Benefits Survey in June, revealing results collected between January 11 and February 28 of this year.

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Extensis

OCTOBER 1, 2022

It’s a common challenge rippling throughout the industry, and Gallagher’s 2022 Workforce Trends Report reflects how businesses are handling these discrepancies and ways brokers can help position them as competitive (and empathetic) post-pandemic. In 2022, 1 in 4 employers enhanced their voluntary benefits.

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Extensis

JANUARY 6, 2023

Here’s what SMBs need to know about the 2023 rates, which have increased since the mid-year rate hike in June 2022. If this news sounds familiar, it’s because the standard mileage rate was raised in June 2022. cents, a 3-cent hike from the summer 2022 adjustment. cents, a 3-cent hike from the summer 2022 adjustment.

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Extensis

JUNE 22, 2022

cents per mile beginning July 1, 2022. The recent rise in gas prices has put a strain on many Americans’ wallets, and important news has arrived for SMB leaders whose employees track their professional mileage. It’s important to note that this new rate only applies to trips that take place during the second half of 2022.

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ScaleHRO

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Small- and medium-sized businesses continue to face Human Resource challenges mainly due to the changing employment laws and increased employee expectations. To overcome these challenges, SMBs are turning to Professional Employment Organizations (PEOs) to help them find talent.

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Prism HR

APRIL 29, 2024

For employers, however, managing payroll taxes is a never-ending process, and compliance is paramount. billion in 2023 for issues with federal employment taxes, according to recently released data. Designed to support people living below the poverty line, employers were required to begin withholding on subject employees in 2022.

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Extensis

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Engaging a professional employer organization (PEO) was once its own rising trend, though it has become more of a need versus want in recent years. Enhanced compliance and risk management The complexities of maintaining compliance and risk management in the workplace require a full-time effort.

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Extensis

MAY 16, 2022

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) relaxed some of its compliance requirements for Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the DHS recently announced that it will tighten up its rules once again beginning October 31, 2022. What’s changing for 2022? I-9 requirements.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It’s estimated that the HR outsourcing market will grow to over $13 billion by 2027 , and this isn’t surprising when you consider 70% of HR professionals feel they’re working beyond typical capacity, according to SHRM’s 2022-2023 State of the Workplace Study. Learn more > 5.

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Extensis

APRIL 13, 2023

Quick look: The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) recently released a market research survey illustrating the substantial rise in firms partnering with PEOs. Conceptually, professional employer organizations (PEOs) have been around for decades.

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Extensis

MAY 17, 2023

What’s next for employer-sponsored health benefits? Much has changed in the last few years with regards to benefit compliance and competitiveness. As of now, compliance will continue to allow telehealth services on employer-based plans through 2025. Employers must prepare for if and when the time comes access is reduced.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Fast forward to 2022 and now the DOL is trying to subsidize the current ramifications by announcing $225 million in additional funding for states to pay for administrative costs relating to fraud prevention and fund recovery. SMB employers can also rest assured knowing ExtensisHR has a robust, modern HR technology in place.

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Extensis

MARCH 9, 2023

Effective as of October 13, 2022, the ruling restores the multi-factor analysis needed to determine a worker’s status and reverts back to evaluating whether the work being performed is integral to the employer’s business. In 2021, the U.S. For example, California and Illinois both use the ABC test to determine employee status.

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Extensis

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Just like in 2020 and 2021, businesses relied on their agility to stay afloat in 2022. Enhancing the experience potential talent and current staff have with an organization tops the list, with a critical overarching question in 2023 slated to be, “how can we best attract, develop, and retain employees at all levels?”.

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Extensis

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Close loopholes preventing compliance with the MHPAEA Non-federal government health plans were not required to comply with the MHPAEA when first enacted. However, the newly proposed rule closes this loophole and requires compliance of over 200 additional health plans to provide mental health care protections to 90,000 consumers.

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Extensis

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While most people tend to think of large, Fortune-500 organizations when it comes to cyberattacks and data breaches, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face the same dangers and compliance challenges. In fact, almost half of all breaches impact businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees. trillion by 2031.

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Extensis

APRIL 20, 2022

Quick look: The federal government’s moratorium on student loan repayment is expiring on August 30, 2022. As this year’s crop of graduating students leaves school and enters into the workplace, employers are reminded how many of their existing and potential employees are still repaying debt from their university years. It’s a win/win.

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Extensis

JUNE 29, 2023

Quick look: Good news for brokers as Moody’s recently reported an uptick in their organic growth to close out 2022. A new Moody’s Investor Service report shows brokers experienced an average organic growth rate of 7.2% in the last quarter of 2022. in 2022, there’s expectation of lower organic growth.

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Extensis

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In its “Survey on Health and Benefit Strategies for 2023,” HR consultancy firm Mercer found that most employers are enhancing their benefits in the upcoming year to meet their workforce’s needs better. A great place to start is considering a partnership with a professional employer organization (PEO).

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Extensis

JULY 19, 2022

Some organizations may need to create or revisit their plan but are stretched thin. In this case, it may be worth offloading the project to the benefits experts at a professional employer organization (PEO). COBRA compliance and administration. Full ERISA compliance and fiduciary services. ACA compliance.

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Extensis

AUGUST 29, 2023

Not only do brokers have to keep current on these changing regulations, they must also be able to communicate what it means for clients with regards to maintaining compliance and competitiveness. In fact, the survey also points out 8 in 10 brokers say clients have become more reliant on them for compliance information in recent years.

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Extensis

APRIL 9, 2024

In 2022, 47% of U.S. Volunteering contributes to communal and personal well-being and reinforces an organization’s commitment to corporate social responsibility , which can enhance recruiting and retention efforts, especially for younger talent. That’s where a professional employer organization (PEO) can assist.

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Extensis

JULY 5, 2022

Now in 2022, the shuffle of demand and usage, cost and coverage all contribute to a growing need for budgeting in a new way. In 2022, employers anticipate the average cost of healthcare to increase by 4.7% with the total average employer cost totaling an estimated $13,360 per employee. Employer contribution amount.

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Extensis

AUGUST 24, 2023

Not only do brokers have to keep current on these changing regulations, they must also be able to communicate what it means for clients with regards to maintaining compliance and competitiveness. In fact, the survey also points out 8 in 10 brokers say clients have become more reliant on them for compliance information in recent years.

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Extensis

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the number and scale of cyberattacks on businesses, mainly due to the vast amount of sensitive data many organizations manage and store. Ransomware fast fact: From 2022 to 2023, ransomware attacks increased by 74%. Phishing Another common type of cyber threat is phishing.

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Extensis

APRIL 4, 2022

Professional employer organizations (PEOs) have been around for decades – but there has never been a better time than now for brokers to offer their services. Growing compliance concerns. There has been an ongoing uptick in the number of dispersed workforces, and with that rise comes more compliance hurdles.

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Extensis

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

This figure is up 41% from June 2022. However, partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO) to gain access to large-group plan pricing may be a way for small businesses to stay competitive without breaking the bank. Business leaders must also remain aware of compliance concerns regarding a remote workforce.

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Extensis

MAY 1, 2024

Discover the history of Mental Health Awareness Month and learn how to create a happier, healthier business through the right employee benefits, company culture adjustments, and a partnership with a professional employer organization (PEO). In the United States, more than 1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness.

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Stratus

OCTOBER 6, 2022

According to the Employee Benefits Corporation , over 70% of employees in 2022 said that a wider range of health benefits would incentivize them to stay in their current position for longer. According to NAPEO , partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can foster a 7-9% quicker business growth.

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Extensis

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Chamber of Commerce reports that 88% of employers rank health-related benefits as “very important” or “extremely important.” This creates an opportunity for brokers to educate clients on their options and offer high-quality, competitively priced coverage through a professional employer organization (PEO) partnership.

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Extensis

JUNE 22, 2023

It’s beneficial for employers to work with a professional employer organization (PEO) like ExtensisHR to create guidelines for when to implement testing during the pre-employment and employment process and how to approach cannabis-related impairment at work. Record number of U.S.

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Extensis

MAY 5, 2022

Progress is slowly but surely occurring – last year nearly twice as many women joined the workforce than men, but as of January 2022, women were still short by more than 1.8 So, how do working moms feel about their employers and benefits? million jobs that have been lost since February 2020.

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