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January 25, 2017 

The Benefits of SSVS No. 1 for Business Valuations

Most professional services providers understand that “standards” are a way of doing things -- the norm, or what is approved by some authority. Thus, the AICPA’s Statement on Standards for Valuations Services No. 1, known as SSVS No. 1, outlines how ...

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January 16, 2017 

Payroll in 2017: What to Expect

As we prepare for a new administration, let’s take a look at what we know, what will change and what 2017 may bring.

 Workplace Trends for 2017

January 16, 2017 

Workplace Trends for 2017

It’s long been a corporate rite of passage: the 2% or 3% annual merit raise. But human resources consultants say more companies are questioning whether the annual approach is best.

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January 9, 2017 

4 Tips on the Hold of the Final Overtime Pay Rules

As a trusted advisor to your clients, you’ve probably gotten your share of questions about the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations or “Final Rule” and the latest court ruling blocking the Final Rule from taking effect.

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December 28, 2016 

Study Finds Incentive Pay on the Rise for Family Offices

The report finds that just 30 percent of participants currently offer long-term incentive plans, while C-suite employees who receive such benefits are enjoying median awards ranging from 20 to 50 percent of base salary.

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December 26, 2016 

Trend to Watch in 2017: Paid Leave is Picking Up Steam

Benefits are a huge lure in attracting and retaining top talent, especially in light of the changing composition of the U.S. workforce. Today, we have a growing number of women in the workforce and dual-earner families, which means married couples ...

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December 20, 2016 

What Drives Workplace Happiness?

Happiness at work is something nearly everyone wants, but it varies by an employee's age, gender and field, among other factors. This is one of the findings of a new comprehensive study of more than 12,000 U.S. and Canadian workers by Robert Half, in ...

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December 20, 2016 

Iowa Tops List of Best U.S. Drivers State-by-State

Iowa received first place due to its low insurance premiums, short commute times and less expensive auto repair costs. Ohio, Maine, Wisconsin and Vermont complete the top five states for drivers.