by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Mar 10, 2023 | Alert, Benefits & Compensation, Career Planning
Below are federal payroll tax rates and benefits contribution limits for 2023. Social Security tax In 2023, the Social Security tax rate is 6.2% for employers and employees, unchanged from 2022. The Social Security wage base is $160,200 for employers and employees,...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Sep 7, 2022 | Career Planning, Performance Management
Employers are granted certain degrees of leverage when setting standards for their workplaces, which employees will subsequently be required to adhere to and follow. However, employers of private-sector employees must take the National Labor Relations Act into...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Aug 25, 2022 | Career Planning, HR Administration
Can we promote an employee to a newly created position without giving other employees a chance to apply for it? Generally, and as long as you’re not a federal contractor, you don’t need to post an open position for all employees to see. That said, if your company has...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Jun 29, 2022 | Career Planning, Recruiting and Developing Talent
When interviewing job candidates, time is critical. The time you spend talking to candidates adds up quickly, especially if you have a lot of great candidates. That has a cost—you’re not getting other important work done. That time also goes by incredibly fast. Within...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Sep 29, 2021 | Career Planning, HR Administration, Recruiting and Developing Talent
Some jobs are just plain unpleasant. You know the type. Monotonous tasks that don’t end until it’s time to clock out. Dealing all day with customers who are unhappy, unappreciative, or rude. Fielding nonstop complaints. Hard labor. Outdoor work in extreme...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Sep 9, 2021 | Career Planning, Performance Management, Recruiting and Developing Talent
Hiring is always stressful. Whether you’re replacing a valued employee or expanding your business, you want your new hire to be the best possible addition to the team. That’s why it’s so frustrating when no one who responds to a job posting fits the...
