Disability Inclusion in the Workplace:

October 3, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

How to include employees with disabilities in the workplace

Disability Inclusion in the Workplace:

How Businesses Make Accommodations for Customers and Employees Who Have a Disability

There is so much buzz about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, but what about disabled persons and their accessibility (or DEIA)? The goal of putting DEIA initiatives into place is to value all individuals in a company, giving them the opportunity to show their strengths, but also ensuring they are given the tools they need to succeed.

Human Resource experts know all too well that few organizations put in the proper plan of action for hiring people with disabilities. Employers should verify their company handbook is updated to include policies and best practices for employees with disabilities to be given the capabilities needed to fully participate at work. And with the increase of employees working remotely, companies should focus on disability inclusivity to drive motivation and retention.

Employee Disability and Inclusion in the Workplace

How to Outsource Payroll Tax

August 22, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

How to Outsource Payroll Tax

A remote working environment is here to stick around for a while. This effect of the Pandemic has truly changed how the workforce is adapting as we have seen companies increasing technology connectivity. It has also brought about the trend for employees to relocate to a state where their employer has not yet established a presence.

Initially, it seems that a remote employee relocation is straightforward, as they can work on a laptop with a cell phone from any location. However, for employers there are payroll tax implications for their employees in these other states. Employers everywhere are feeling the consequences of payroll taxes.

Calculating Payroll Tax

How Can HR Departments Prepare for Monkeypox?

August 15, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

How HR Departments Prepare for Monkeypox

How Can HR Departments Prepare for Monkeypox?

After the Covid-19 pandemic, everyone’s radar for another potential health crisis is heightened. If you’ve been following the news, you know that Monkeypox is spreading and some have worried that it will become an epidemic.

You may be asking how serious the Monkey Pox outbreak is, and how it will affect your business. In the U.S. alone, 5,800 cases of Monkeypox have been reported since May. That may not sound like a lot, but given that the virus spreads through personal contact or on surfaces, it has the potential to spread quickly.

Symptoms of Monkeypox Workplace Graphic

Top Human Resources Company Saves Business From Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Service

August 11, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

HR Company Superhero Saves Business from PEO

Top Human Resources Company Saves Business From Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Service

We have all heard the horror stories of a company that is stuck in their Professional Employment Organization (PEO) (or co-employment) contract. PEOs are typically engaged by small businesses for better benefit plans; however, as that company grows, their employees start to feel the negative effects of the PEO.

Initially, a PEO arrangement sounds appealing to an organization that wants to outsource their Human Resources and Payroll. However, a PEO can be extremely complicated as the Employer of Record, running payroll under their tax ID numbers. Additionally, all of the onboarding, employee handbooks and company policies become dictated by the PEO, which unfortunately does not leave the employer any say in how they want to define terms of their own business.

PEO (Professional Employee Organization) vs ASO (Administrative Service Organization) Graphic

Why Audit HR Compliance for your company?

August 5, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Why Audit HR Compliance for your company?

Human Resources is often referred to as the most vulnerable and multifaceted function of a business. The ever-changing nature of human resources means HR leadership and management should align goals around HR compliance needs and people needs within the organization for the present and the future.

Flex HR Attends Human Resources & Talent Development Conference

August 1, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Flex HR Attends CBA HR Talent Conference in Jekyll Island

Flex HR Attends Human Resources & Talent Development Conference

Flex HR had the honor of serving as a sponsor at the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) Human Resources & Talent Development conference this year in Jekyll Island, GA. CBA was formed “primarily to represent the political interests of the independently-owned banks of Georgia.”

The conference dove into some sensitive HR topics such as people operations, HR as a business driver, HR technology, employee experience, leadership awareness, and the top reasons employees are resigning.

Westin Jekyll Island CBA HR Conference

Reaching Out For Help Can Save Your Business

July 13, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Reaching Out For Help Can Save Your Business

When an entrepreneur makes the decision to start their own business, they usually feel they can handle the majority of the company’s aspects alone. However, most organization’s have various teams of individuals that all collaborate and contribute their expertise to build a successfully growing establishment.

Rescue Your Business With HR Solutions

How HR Proactively Prepares for and Prevents Cyberattacks

July 1, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

How HR Proactively Prepares for and Prevents Cyberattacks

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, cyber-attacks have become more of a threat than ever before. Any countries that had ties to Ukraine were made vulnerable to Russia cyber-attacks. To keep ahead of these, HR departments stay apprised of the latest cyber threats from Russia and can advise companies about how to best protect themselves.

Some of the most harmful attacks are those on payroll, where funds are rerouted to untraceable debit cards. These cyber threats can be costly and must be prevented.

Warning HR Cyber Attacks are on the rise

4 Things That Cause Employee Disengagement
(And How To Fix It)

June 27, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

4 Things That Cause Employee Disengagement (And How To Fix It)

In the United States, only about 36% of employees claim to be engaged at work. 15% consider themselves to be actively disengaged at work, meaning that they derive very little satisfaction from their professional roles. Active dissatisfaction leads to a lack of productivity — which is why researchers estimate that disengaged workers cost the American economy $550 billion annually.

Companies that want to avoid lost productivity need to tackle the root causes of job dissatisfaction. So below we’ll go over four of the biggest contributors to employee disengagement.

Latest HR News from Flex HR

June 20, 2022by Flex HR Flex HR No Comments

Latest HR News from Flex HR

Strategic Planning – Leaving Nothing to Chance

At Flex HR, we keep track of the latest HR-related news on behalf of our valued customers and those that are in search of a premier human resources partner. Employee retention and workplace engineering has been one hot topic and trend we have seen continuing this year.