What does Payroll really cost you?

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by Payroll Manager

Lets talk about the cost of employment..Although I can't list everything because some things would be different due to number of employees and the state the employee is in. But, here are the obvious cost: Social Security, Medicare, FUTA and SUTA. Other payroll cost I view as 'Administration,' and...Read More »

Technology in great, if you know how to use it

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 by Management 2000
I met with a client today about an employee that our Employee Records show as a voluntary resignation.  The employee claims that he was laid off.  The client still has the text message sent from that employee stating some... we'll just say "unkind" things about his job and that he wouldn't be coming...Read More »

Tracking usage is a good way to control cost

Thursday, May 14, 2009 by Management 2000
I am working with a new client to help set up their vacation, personal and sick day accruals. In the past, this client had no record keeping process in place to track usage.  As a result, we have found that one person has already used 16 hours more than they are entitled to this year and we're not...Read More »

Don't let the tail wag the dog

Thursday, May 7, 2009 by Management 2000
At Management 2000 we have clients that have some unique HR policies.  For instance we have one client whose vacation year starts May 1st each year and has a particularly involved system of pro-rating vacation for new hires.  When this client came on board with us they shared their frustration that...Read More »

Genetic Testing in hiring decisions

Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Management 2000
Last May, President Bush signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) into law.  The Act is intended to prohibit employers from discriminating against individual employees/candidates based on genetic conditions or predisposition to certain diseases. The Act has a lot to do...Read More »

Training will strengthen your organization

Thursday, April 23, 2009 by Management 2000
No surprise, several of our clients are experiencing a slowing of their business right now.  We've been in contact with them and have suggested this might be a good time to conduct some needed training and they agree.  We are conducting HR Management Training sessions on anti-harassment and...Read More »

Make sure you save them a spot

Friday, April 17, 2009 by Management 2000
Did you know that as part of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) ,an employee who leaves your employment to enter the service, does not have to inform you of his/her intentions to come back to work for you after completing their period of service.  In fact, even if...Read More »

Kudos from a client

Monday, March 30, 2009 by Management 2000

I received a call today from one of our clients. Fortunately this one was a call that I like to get. This client just wanted to let me know how pleased they were with the service that Management 2000 provides. This particular organization works with young adults that they hire and train in the...

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What effect the Ledbetter Act has on HR

Thursday, March 26, 2009 by Management 2000

Hey, this is Joe again. I think the Obama administration is going to keep the HR profession busy for some time to come.

 

When the Ledbetter Act was signed into law, at Management 2000 we started receiving numerous calls from our clients, some in a panic about what does this law means. The Lilly...

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