Payroll
Labor Laws in the Post-Pandemic Workplace
The post-pandemic workplace in many cases will be rife with obstacles that could overwhelm some employers. Knowing what may be around the corner and taking steps to avoid it may help employers successfully acclimate to the new environment.
73% of Employees Who Time Block Their Day See Improved Productivity
A greater percentage of respondents with children (78%) than those without (66%) said windowed work allows them to be more productive.
Riding Out the Personal Finance Investing Storm
The biggest mistake an investor can make is an impulsive one, which all too often can lead to regret. We strongly encourage clients to take time to think about the news before acting on their impulses.
New Paychex Products Address Evolving Workplace Norms Due to COVID-19
According to a recent Paychex poll, nearly one-third of businesses plan to allow remote work post-pandemic. The same study found that 23 percent of organizations plan on permanently increasing their use of technology to improve employee productivity.
More Hours Worked in June as Businesses Start Reopening
“The jobs index moved very little from May, but increases in wages and hours worked signal significant improvements in small business labor utilization in June,” said James Diffley, chief regional economist at IHS Markit.
Covid-Normal: Worker Stress, Work/Life Balance and Productivity Start to Stabilize
For workers currently employed, this new “normal” has many working remotely, forced to adjust to how they get work done. Those required to work remotely responded that the ability to complete tasks and connect with others was severely impacted due to technology issues, lack of necessary equipment to work effectively, and distractions.
63% of Workers and Managers Say Productivity Has Risen or Stayed Same Since Covid
All companies surveyed, even those without a culture for remote work, had to manage employees working from home. They faced common challenges, including lack of face-to-face supervision, distractions at home, and social isolation.
IRS Gives Carte Blanche to RMD Recipients
To alleviate financial stress resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the CARES Act suspended the rules for RMDs in 2020, including accounts of non-spouse beneficiaries. Therefore, if you had not arranged to take an RMD this year, you can just let the ...