Payroll
Weekly Hours Worked Up Among Small Businesses
While the Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch for August shows a continued decrease in the rates of small business jobs and wage growth, it also reveals that weekly hours worked are on the rise. Down 0.12 percent in August to 99.22, the Small Business Jobs Index has fallen for three consecutive months […]
Is the “American Dream” Disappearing?
The vast majority (82 percent) of Americans describe the American Dream as financial security for both themselves and their family, three-quarters say it is owning a home, and 71 percent believe it is achieving financial independence. Although being at the heart of the American Dream, one-third (33 percent) of Americans believe the American dream is […]
34% of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Survey showed that financial stress causes nearly 1 in 5 couples of all ages (19 percent) to delay buying a home, with millennials leading the pack at 42 percent.
7 Tips to Find and Prevent Payroll Fraud
At first blush, payroll fraud might seem difficult to pull off – after all, shouldn’t it be obvious? But a well-hidden fraud is not obvious to most business owners. And, unfortunately, by the time most payroll frauds are discovered, months (or, years) ...
Americans are Increasing Retirement Savings
Among those not increasing retirement savings, Baby Boomers were most likely to cite income that hadn’t changed or had decreased. Silent Generation and older Boomers (64-72) were most likely to be comfortable with their savings or contributions.
How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview
One of the most important steps in conducting effective interviews is the preparation before the interview is even conducted. Interviews can be a time intensive process for businesses. If the wrong person is hired, then additional interviews ...
Workers Need to Double Check Payroll Withholding
Generally, employees can satisfy their annual tax obligations by having enough tax withheld from their paychecks during the course of the year. However, if you fail to pay enough tax, including both withholding and any quarterly installments, the IRS ...
3 Ways to Stop Competing on Pay for Top Talent
One of the top challenges business executives face today is finding and retaining the best and brightest employees in their industry.