Soon, Generation Z—those born between 1996 and 2010—will be entering the workforce. Is your company somewhere they can thrive? Is it somewhere they would even want to work? If you want to attract this budding workforce, you need to understand Gen Z-ers’ motivations. For instance, Gen Z-ers have never known a life without technology. This means if…
On behalf of your payroll team we hope you have a Happy New Year! To get your year started off on the right foot, please review the New Year Payroll Checklist, review each item listed, and determine whether or not it applies to your specific payroll needs. If you have questions, you can contact a…
SIMA will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1 in observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Your payroll must be processed a day earlier than normal by 12:00 pm to ensure timely processing. Is your pay date on Tuesday, December 25 or Tuesday, January 1? There will be no direct…
It’s that time of year! With year-end quickly approaching we wanted to provide you with a year-end checklist to ensure you have a smooth year-end. Please make sure to review each item listed below and whether it applies to your specific payroll needs. Verify Employee W-2 Information It is important that all employee data is…
The FBI issued a public service announcement (PSA) encouraging employers to remind employees not to respond to phishing emails from cybercriminals who want access to employees’ payroll information [FBI, Alert No. I-091818-PSA, 9-18-18]. How the Scam Works The FBI said that cybercriminals are targeting employees through phishing emails designed to capture an employee’s login credentials…
National Bullying Prevention Month is recognized every October. What many people don’t realize is that workplace bullying affects more than 35 percent of adult Americans. What is Workplace Bullying? Generally, workplace bullying is defined as the use of intimidation through power, influence, tone, or language to affect a person negatively. Often, bullying is intentional, but…
Each step in the process of terminating an employee should be carefully executed. Each step must be carefully and thoroughly documented. If an employee is discharged for poor performance and later sues alleging discrimination, the employer will have a difficult time defending if the personnel file is devoid of any documentation of the poor performance…
Workplace Flexibility and Changes to Daily Routines May Help Keep Employees Focused The warm weather and eagerly anticipated outdoor activities of summer may take a toll on your workers’ concentration. If you’re noticing a lack of focus among your employees during this time of year, consider the following ideas to help keep them motivated: Encourage…
Now you can download your required 2018 federal workplace posters from HR360’s convenient Federal Workplace Poster Requirements guide. This simple tool provides guidelines on which employers must display the posters, and posters can be downloaded by simply clicking on the special links in the chart. Federal Workplace Poster Requirements–Download Here SIMA’s partner, HR360, offers a…
At colleges across the country, the Class of 2018 is graduating. Thinking of staffing up your business by hiring a new college graduate? Learn some tips on how to prepare these hires for your workplace by watching the video below.
