‘Lady Gaga owes me overtime,’ former assistant claims
Overtime issues affect employers of all stripes – as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (a.k.a., Lady Gaga) recently found out.
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10 question micro-audit for your wellness program
Finance chiefs want to know the Return on Investment (ROI) of each and every initiative the company rolls out. But when it comes to wellness, the ROI isn’t so easy to calculate.
13 IT spending benchmarks every company needs now
IT’s always one of the first on the chopping block in tight times. But which specific tech expenses are your peers taking the hatchet to?
2 tricky payroll areas landing companies in hot water
Overtime pay’s great … when you’re the one earning it! But for employers it’s a major expense and a major headache.
4 keys to choosing the best benefits admin system for your needs
Given the lean staffing trend of the last few years, it’s no surprise Finance pros are turning to benefits administration systems to ease day-to-day workloads. But with new software vendors popping up every day, how can you find the right system?
4 keys to landing the most in-demand Finance workers
What is your company doing to attract the best and the brightest? Recently surveyed CFOs claimed they go the extra mile to gain access to highly skilled workers. Do you?
4 pay practices that could put your company in legal danger
With the DOL poised to release a new set of changes to the overtime rules in the near future, employers’ pay practices will no doubt be under the microscope.
7 in 10 finance staffers would rather be anywhere than at work
June may be the peak of wedding season, but we’re focusing on “engagement” of another kind – as in how gung-ho employees are about their jobs.
8 proven strategies to boost their T&E policy compliance
T&E compliance can be a source of stress for your staffers and a strain on your company’s pocketbook … especially when employees don’t follow your policies to the letter.
86% of workers will get raises this year … will you?
Brrrr! 2009 was “The Year of the Salary Freeze” at many companies. The good news: Things will be thawing in the new year … for most people.
A compensation plan even the smallest companies can implement
The big companies have the resources and staff to develop detailed compensation structures that are unique to their organization.
A highly underutilized retention tool: The 401(k)
A rich 401(k) plan can be a tremendous help when it comes to snatching up top talent. And, if it’s structured the right way, a 401(k) can also be invaluable in retaining those top employees.
A more modest 401(k) match
When it rains, it pours! Right as companies are trying to keep costs as low as possible, employees’ retirement plan balances are taking a dive. Here’s a strategy that can take care of both.
A new way to track the return on your wellness program investment
One of Finance’s biggest concerns about workplace wellness programs is the fact that it’s difficult (if not impossible) to determine the dollars-and-cents Return On Investment (ROI). As a result, employers are turning to another metric to gauge the overall success of their wellness programs.
A small (but positive) change expected in DOL’s final OT rule
Everything up to this point about the DOL’s new overtime regs has made CFOs want to rip their hair out. So even minor positive changes to the white-collar overtime exemptions in the final rule would be a welcome relief.
A/P’s critical role in healthcare reform compliance
When you think of the upcoming healthcare reform law and all the finance functions that will be impacted, you likely think of groups like Benefits and Payroll. But there’s another finance department that holds a key role: Accounts Payable.
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