humanresources 1  5564e30dcd283

March 9, 2017 

Some HR Functions May Be Fully Automated in 10 Years

The study shows that most of the automation is centered around messaging, benefits and compensation, but there is room to increase efficiencies across a variety of basic functions. Among employers who automate at least one part of talent acquisition ...

Viking Ship View

March 7, 2017 

Viking River Cruises Adds Two Longships

During a celebration that took place at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Koblenz, Germany, Viking Hild and Viking Herja, were officially christened by ceremonial godmothers and now join Viking’s award-winning, state-of-the-art fleet ...

debt1 1  56f015ceec272

March 7, 2017 

Average Household Debt Nears Record Levels

The New York Fed's February 2017 Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit reports that our collective household debt has reached $12.58 trillion. At the current rate of increase, household debt should surpass the 2008 peak of $12.68 trillion ...

tax reform1  5540d16fc2aaa

March 7, 2017 

Tax and Payroll Legislation Updates for 2017

Forms 1094 and 1095 will most likely survive for at least this year, so make sure to keep tracking. The Cadillac tax will probably go away later this year, and it is possible that the employer mandate could go away this year, as well (not yet confirmed).

garnishment e1447181674155 1  58b093a4ea8e8

March 2, 2017 

Labor Department Revises Garnishment Rules

The Labor Department revised its garnishment guidance on earnings under the Consumer Credit Protection Act to include amounts received as lump sums and wages for some tipped workers. The amount of pay subject to garnishment is based on an employee's ...

Christine Pulfrey

xero-logo-hires-RGB

March 1, 2017 

Xero Payroll

Combine small business payroll software with your online accounting. Xero Payroll not only manages the tasks you have to do, it automatically updates your accounts too. Xero Payroll also provides tools for tracking working hours and approving leave with controlled access for employees. Plus, you can easily give employees self-service access from any device with the...…

Viking Sky 58b6df734596f

March 1, 2017 

Viking Launches Third Luxury Ocean Liner

On Viking Ocean Cruises, every fare includes a veranda stateroom, an included shore excursion in each port of call, all onboard meals, beer and wine with lunch and dinner service, premium dining reservations, Wi-Fi internet, 24-hour room service ...

BambooHR Logo 58adf91fade21

February 22, 2017 

BambooHR Introduces New Bamboo Payroll System

Bamboo Payroll benefits both the HR department and the employees. The software provides employees with instant pay confirmation, simple deduction, direct-deposit management and pay history displayed in an easy-to-read graphic format. For the HR ...

year of 2017 1  584883fff064e

February 17, 2017 

17 Professional Development Ideas for 2017

It’s no secret that a robust professional development program is beneficial for accounting professionals, but managers also reap rewards when they invest in employees. Your workers become more knowledgeable, which means they’re able to contribute ...

Paul McDonald

dos and donts 1  587cf65778ff1

February 17, 2017 

Payroll Dos and Don’ts – February 2017

Payroll processes are fraught with potential errors, and they can be costly for a small business or an accounting firm managing payroll for them. Here are some tips on what to do, and not do, that can streamline payroll functions and ensure compliance.

Luke Reynebeau

Subscribe for free to get personalized daily content, newsletters, continuing education, podcasts, whitepapers and more...