An HR department that runs at peak performance can help its organization do the same. “Efficiency” includes reaching the best outcomes in a timely and resourceful manner as well as streamlining basic tasks so that you can spend more time on the complex issues. To do that: 1. Automate basic functions as much as possible. Technology has become available to …
In recognition of Earth Day, Paragon is excited to share some of the initiatives we have in place to reduce our carbon footprint. The very nature of the payroll and HR industry in paper intensive, and Paragon is committed to reducing our consumption and providing services that enable our clients to go as paperless as possible. Paragon transmits client files …
In the midst of a health crisis, HR leaders are more focused on a holistic approach to employee well being. Work life is blending into personal life in the new work-from-home world. HR leaders see that employee health and wellbeing can be a delicate balancing act. Expanding beyond traditional health insurance plans, HR leaders are delivering more employee wellness benefits, …
by Megan Allen 2020 was a very trying year for employers and employees alike. We understand the struggle is real. With the end of 2020 rapidly approaching, I’m sharing some “gotcha” items that we frequently see. A little bit of verification and review will save you a lot of headaches, and kick off 2021 on the best foot possible. Clean …
by Carolyn Taylor Elevating the HR Conversation in the Cannabis Industry I recently attended our first virtual tradeshow hosted by MJUnpacked. It was an interesting experience that I wasn’t sure was going to give us enough “bang for our buck”. I was wrong. The format of the show allowed us, the exhibitors, to participate in the sessions the show offered. …
Leading an organization right now can feel like driving to a destination you’re not sure exists on a road that’s changing right before you. In this situation, we need to accept that the typical ways of leading a team may not prove successful. The simple question of what success looks like right now isn’t easy to answer with either clarity or …
Everyone loves effective meetings. If you want to get a snapshot of your organization’s efficiency and the health of its culture, look at your meetings. Are they efficient and productive? Do their results justify the time and expense? Are meetings an occasion for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and team-building? Or are they a waste of time and a cause of needless frustration? …
“Not Wrong, Not Right, Just Different!” was the message from Dennis Danilewicz, CPP, in his lunch presentation at the APA Capital Summit, held on March 27-28 in Washington, D.C. Danilewicz is the Senior Director of Disbursement Services at the New York University Langone Medical Center. His talk focused on understanding the impact of five generations of employees in the workplace. …
With a growing small business, compliance is just one of many things on your to-do list, behind hiring, customer acquisition, and managing day-to-day operations. Here’s a brief checklist of some major federal laws you’ll need to tackle at different employee thresholds in your growth. 1+ Employee Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), via DoL Employers must properly classify and pay employees a corresponding minimum …
While only five states and the District of Columbia have passed paid sick leave laws, more and more municipalities—most recently Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago—are passing ordinances that require employers to provide paid sick time. Paid sick leave is clearly a trend—one we can expect to continue. While each paid sick leave law has its own quirks and details, …