Are your top performers satisfied at your business? Hopefully you have an open dialog with your employees, and you have an idea of how they’re feeling about their jobs. However, there are some things that signal an employee’s impending departure. A recent article from The...
Don’t worry, this isn’t another political post! As you know, election 2016 is imminent. Did you also know that in some states, employers have legal responsibilities on voting day? Attorney Richard Alaniz advises employers to familiarize themselves with their legal obligations and plan ahead. “With the...
The IRS has announced a new deadline for W-2 and 1099 filings. It is important to plan now, as the deadline has been moved up. From CPA Practice Advisor: “Historically, filers were required to provide W-2 and 1099-MISC forms to recipients by January 31; however,...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that some employers will be required to submit data regarding employees’ pay, beginning March 31, 2018. Smaller businesses may not be affected by these new requirements, as they are generally for employers with 50 or more employees. "Collecting...
Employers are fighting harder, and offering more perks, to land the best employees. Do you give workers the flexibility they’re looking for? You’ve probably read about the changes in business and virtual workplace. With many industries facing labor shortages, employers have gotten creative with perks and...
Employers of workers facing significant barriers to employment are urged to apply for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) enacted by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act. The deadline to request certification has been extended to September 28, 2016 and applies to workers...
A new study examined finance executives’ current views on retirement and benefits issues. Read some of the highlights from this new research. The comprehensive new study evaluates finance executives’ outlooks on a number of topics regarding defined benefit retirement programs. Overwhelmingly, they believe their ability to...
Chapel Hill, NC - The local accounting firm of Blackman & Sloop, CPAs, P.A. is pleased to welcome Alison Merkabah to its professional team. “We are excited to welcome Alison to the firm as she brings several years of experience in the area of tax,” said...
There’s no such thing as a perfect employee. Everyone has something to contribute, and hopefully you have a solid team of dedicated professionals you can count on. However, all employees have areas they could improve. As the leader of your team, what is your approach?...
Do you have a thriving business which is secure and ready for growth opportunities? Have you thought about expanding internationally? The U.S. government has resources for American businesses who are looking to get started internationally. The Department of Commerce has a site dedicated to this. Check...
