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Grow your CPA practice by referring your clients to an HR consultant
As a CPA, you have a lot of expertise and experience in helping your clients with their accounting and tax needs. But what about their human resources needs? Do you have the time, knowledge and resources to handle all the HR issues that may arise in their businesses? If not, you may be missing out on an opportunity to provide more value to your clients and grow your practice. Here are some reasons why you should refer your clients to an HR consultant.
Help! My Employee Is Liquored Up
A manager recently had an employee show up for work who he believed was slurring his speech and smelling of alcohol. This can be a serious problem, as it can affect the employee's performance, safety, and reputation, as well as the company's image and productivity. How should you deal with this issue?
Governor DeSantis signed new immigration bill (SB 1718) into law
A new immigration measure (SB 1718), which Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on May 10, 2023, will significantly alter the status quo for private firms with 25 or more employees. This measure, which was approved by the Florida Senate on April 28, 2023, and the Florida House of Representatives on May 2, 2023, has provisions relating to immigration that will accomplish the following:
Managing a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) for Your Employee
A PIP is a formal document that outlines the specific areas of improvement for the employee, the goals and objectives they need to achieve, the timeline and resources for achieving them, and the consequences of failing to meet them. A PIP is not a punishment, but rather a tool to help the employee get back on track and demonstrate their value to the organization.
Avoid employee lawsuits
As an employer, you want to run your business smoothly and efficiently, without having to worry about legal disputes with your employees. However, employee lawsuits are a common and costly risk that can damage your reputation, morale, and bottom line. According to a study by Hiscox, one in five small or medium-sized businesses will face employment claims with an average cost to defend of $125,000.
Summary of changes to the IRS W-4 for ‘23
The Form W-4 is an important document that employees fill out to let their employers know how much federal income tax they want withheld from their paychecks. The form has been updated for 2023 by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reflect some changes in the tax law and withholding calculation. Here are some of the main changes to the Form W-4 for 2023 that you should know:
Preventing intermittent FMLA leave abuse
Intermittent FMLA leave is a type of leave that allows employees to take time off work for certain medical or family reasons on an as-needed basis. While this can be a valuable benefit for employees who need flexibility and support, it can also pose challenges for employers who have to manage staffing, productivity, and compliance issues.
How costly is employee turnover?
Employee turnover can be a costly issue for companies, both in terms of direct expenses and the impact on productivity and morale. To better understand the financial impact of turnover, companies can use the following steps to calculate the cost of employee turnover:
Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry and every aspect of our lives. It is creating new opportunities and challenges for businesses and workers alike. How can you prepare yourself for the future of work in the age of AI? How can you leverage your human skills and talents to stand out in a competitive market? Here are three tips to help you future-proof your career in the age of AI.
How to check your I-9 forms
We often advise employers on how to comply with the federal law that requires them to verify the identity and employment authorization of their employees. This law is known as the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), and it mandates that employers complete and retain a Form I-9 for each employee they hire.
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