Check Out the New I-9 Forms Soon to be Mandatory -

As an employer, you know that new hires must prove their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. by filling out I-9 forms, and providing certain documents. Periodically, the federal government revises these forms to request more information or to add clarity to the instructions. The latest version of the Form I-9 was released on March 8. While there is some leeway, use of the new forms will soon be mandatory. Keep reading to find out about the changes and reminders of your responsibilities.

Boosting Employee Productivity by Reducing Distractions and Stress -

Increasing productivity is always a goal of a successful business. In these tough economic times when even the largest employers cannot afford to keep excess staff on the payroll, this is more important than ever. Productivity doesn’t magically increase because you tell your employees to work faster and still maintain their accuracy. Continue reading to learn how to remove the barriers to higher productivity in your workplace.

Coming to Grips with the Health Benefits ‘Pay or Play’ Decision -

Employers subject to the Affordable Care Act’s “pay-or-play” provisions that take effect in 2014 will soon be running short on time to decide which path to choose. The choice involves human resource strategy as well as financial considerations. Here’s an overview of elements that may guide the decision.

Forgiving Bosses Can Set the Stage for Employee Lawsuits -

It’s easy to understand why most people prefer to avoid confrontation and sometimes… that’s advisable. However, for supervisors, that is often not an option. By definition, a supervisor has to do what is necessary whether it is pleasant or not. Keep reading to learn what an employment attorney has to say about the trouble lenient supervisors can create for their companies.

Check Out the New I-9 Forms Soon to be Mandatory -

As an employer, you know that new hires must prove their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. by filling out I-9 forms, and providing certain documents. Periodically, the federal government revises these forms to request more information or to add clarity to the instructions. The latest version of the Form I-9 was released on March 8. While there is some leeway, use of the new forms will soon be mandatory. Keep reading to find out about the changes and reminders of your responsibilities.

Improving 401(k) Performance: A Timely Refresher Course -

With countless business priorities to be concerned about, it’s easy to lose sight of the degree to which employees are taking advantage of your company’s 401(k) plan, as measured by participation and deferral rates. That is, until the report rolls in, indicating that the number of employees in the plan went down last year — even though your head count went up. Or upper level managers may complain if your plan is determined to be “top heavy,” restricting the ability of those managers to maximize their retirement savings. Here’s some advice from experts on turning the tide.