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Congressional committees are hammering out the details of the “Build Back Better Act” H.R. 5376, the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill which is a priority of the Biden administration. Currently, the House has passed the Bill and it lies with the Senate. Among the many programs and provisions in the Bill, there is a golden nugget for employers taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax …
Updated: November 30, 2021 On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID-19 vaccination and testing in the workplace. The ETS establishes requirements for large employers (100+) – part-time employees do count towards the company total, but independent contractors do not. January 4, 2022, is the scheduled deadline for employers to …
Implementing an employee referral program can empower you to create a win-win situation for both your company and current workforce. To help combat the prevailing competition of talent acquisition, your employee referral program will play a significant role. This recruiting approach to entice current employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions does not demand …
Altametrics, a leading provider of enterprise back-office solutions, and Efficient Hire, an industry leader in talent acquisition solutions for hourly employers, today announced their integration partnership. The new Any Connector integration will allow Altametrics and Efficient Hire customers to seamlessly pass employee data from Efficient Hire to Altametrics. These restaurants include Little Caesars, Jack in …
Did you know you could receive a tax credit for hiring individuals who have been unemployed? The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit for hiring individuals from certain target groups who face significant barriers to employment—including individuals who have been unemployed for 27 weeks or longer. With unemployment skyrocketing, now is …
In a fast-paced work environment, new employee onboarding challenges can be frustrating and exhausting. It’s worth the effort, however. Often an employee’s first month on the job can determine how long they stay with your company. It can also signal how well they’ll perform while they are part of your workforce. Bringing in new hires …
The IRS requires employers who are considered “applicable large employers (ALEs)” to be compliant with the ACA rules and ACA reporting. It’s always good to be well prepared for IRS reporting and requirements! It’s important to understand the penalties for an employer who must report to the IRS and does not comply with the ACA …
Ideally, every company wants to hire reliable, competent hourly workers who are engaged and willing to stick around for the long term. But the fact remains that work environments such as retail and fast food are subject to significant turnover. And overworking existing employees while you are trying to hire new people just makes things …
Finding enough qualified applicants and engaging with them quickly before they find a job elsewhere makes hiring difficult and time-consuming. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the challenging hiring environment, you’re not the only one! Here are some considerations and recommendations on how to leverage all sources to find the best candidates! Considerations Yielding the …
As an employer, one of the hardest things you may have to deal with at work is an employee struggling with addiction. Even if your organization has a clear alcohol and drug policy and conducts random drug testing, you may still occasionally encounter a worker who is caught up in substance abuse. What are some …