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Highlighting 5 Benefits of Using HCM and Payroll Software

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Highlighting 5 Benefits of Using HCM and Payroll Software

As your business grows and flourishes, keeping everything running smoothly takes more work. Every individual part of your organization’s...

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HCM 101: What Is Human Capital Management?

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HCM 101: What Is Human Capital Management?

Employees are the most important assets of any business. And while your people are your most valuable assets, managing your employees...

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Why you must know the difference

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Employee or Independent Contractor? Why you must know the difference

The distinction may be challenging to make sometimes, but the IRS has very strict rules about it. Depending on the size of your...

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IRS Estimates the Tax Gap Totals Hundreds of $$BILLIONS

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IRS Estimates the Tax Gap Totals Hundreds of $$BILLIONS

If you are a small business owner, and you have never experienced an IRS audit, consider yourself fortunate. Be aware though, the...

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NEW Form W-4 – “Why Do I Owe?”

NEW Form W-4 – “Why Do I Owe?”

Why Do I Owe? In 2020, the IRS released a new W-4 that was designed to make it easier for individuals to determine...

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REMINDER – Required IL Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

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REMINDER – Required IL Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

On July 1, 2020, Public Act 101-0221 amended the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) requiring Illinois employers to...

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Widespread Fraud Scheme Impacting All State Unemployment Programs

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Widespread Fraud Scheme Impacting All State Unemployment Programs

WARNING Unemployment fraud is impacting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs across the nation. Claimant fraud can include...

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Protect Yourself From Time Theft

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Protect Yourself From Time Theft

30% of Employees Admit to This Crime No business owner wants to believe their employees are dishonest. Yet, thousands...

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Illinois Employers: A Must Read If You Hire Independent Contractors

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Illinois Employers: A Must Read If You Hire Independent Contractors

Are you aware that your independent contractor can file for unemployment insurance benefits? You probably thought that only W-2...

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Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can result in costly consequences.

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Employee vs. Independent Contractor – What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?

Employee vs. Independent Contractor What's the difference? Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor can result...

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Do I Have to Pay Back My Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan?

Recently, the federal government signed into law the $2 trillion CARES Act, which provides financial assistance to individuals,...

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Managing Cash Flow During Difficult Times

Business owners are continually challenged with reducing costs and managing cash flow, even more so during difficult times....

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