Returning Value Blog

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one-third of American workers performed some or all of their work from home. There is no question that remote work will continue to be an option for many. With that said, it is important for organizations that offer this to have a firm policy in place. If companies have learned anything from the pandemic, it is that they need to be prepared for the unexpected. Employees need to be able to conduct business wherever they may be.

Perks are an important part of an employee's work experience. While employees expect to receive a paycheck at the end of the pay period, it's the extras that give working at your company a competitive edge. It might interest you to know that 7 out of 10 employees would be willing to leave their current job for better benefits somewhere else. 

Life has a way of throwing curveballs at us that require time away from work to resolve them. Running a personal errand, taking a sick family member to a doctor's appointment, or attending a child's parent-teacher conference are some examples of when having paid time off to be used at your own discretion is greatly valued. Employees no longer need to categorize their absence; all time away from work comes from the same single source.

In the hiring process, you must ensure that every individual you plan to employ is authorized to accept employment in the U.S. Some individuals are automatically authorized to work based on their immigration status, while others must apply for separate employment authorization.

Payroll cards are cheaper for employers and can be more convenient for employees. However, some cards charge high fees to withdraw money and access account balances. The right payroll card might be a good solution, but it can’t be the only solution you provide.

Staying compliant with payroll tax laws is crucial for small businesses. Mistakes can lead to fines, strained employee relationships, and even legal consequences. Below are six quick tips to help you stay on track.

Let's start by reviewing what federal law requires you to retain:

A rule that a federal court suspended in August 2024 seems to be  well and truly dead now. As the Society for Human Resource Management explained in a release, the DOL has withdrawn its 80/20/30 rule. This complicated rule, the SHRM noted, divided work into three categories: traditional tipped labor, supporting work preparing or assisting such work, and work that was unrelated to tipped work. Businesses could only apply the tip credit under certain circumstances, based on time spent and the specific categories. The details were complex — and became irrelevant thanks to a 5th Circuit ruling.

It is more useful to contrast the distinct strengths and skills each of these groups represents. On one hand, lifers embody loyalty and rich experience. They have committed substantial time and effort to help their organizations thrive. Job hoppers, however, are often cultivated as a replacement source of fresh thinking at the cutting edge.