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Merit Increases
I'm just curious how others are handling merit increases, or any pay raise situation, with the current economic climate. We want to take care of our employees,…
- Tim Zimmer
- Tim_Zimmer
- 9 hrs ago
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- Compensation & Benefits
Inflation Strategy
Hi! I'm curious if anyone can share what inflation strategies you are using or considering beyond money. Are there any smaller businesses out there that are looking at other options?…
- Sarah Miller
- Sarah_Miller.1
- yesterday
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- Compensation & Benefits
Taxing Sales Incentive Trips
Hi! Does anyone have any experience taxing sales reps on incentive trips? This is something new we started a couple of years ago. Do you tax the overall value or the trip?…
- Caseina Mixan
- Director of Human Resources
- Caseina_Mixan
- yesterday
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- Compensation & Benefits
2022 Benefits Benchmark Seminar - 6/16/22
This year's Benefits Benchmark Study had over 8,000 employers participating. It is a good source for competitive data on benefit plan design, features, and cost.…
- Steve Ferguson
- Steve_Ferguson
- yesterday
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- Compensation & Benefits
Frequency of 401(k) Program Reviews
How often does everyone's companies look at 401K providers for a second look to ensure they are getting the best service for the money?
- Sean Menke
- Sean_Menke
- 1 mth ago
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- Compensation & Benefits
Part-time employer contribution cost
Hello! I am doing some benchmarking on employee contribution costs for health insurance for part-time employees. If you offer any benefits to staff that work over 20 hours/week or have any research…
- Jeremy Bieniek
- Jeremy_Bieniek
- 2 mths ago
- 1 reply
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- Julie Peterson3 wk ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Fiduciary 101: Duty of Prudence & Evidence of Training - 4/12/22
The Department of Labor views fiduciary training as a critical element of prudent oversight and is increasingly looking for evidence that fiduciary training has been provided during plan audits.…
- Eric Bokesch
- Eric_Bokesch.1
- 2 mths ago
- 9
- Compensation & Benefits
Benefit Elections Prior to an Employee's First Day
I'm interested to see if companies offer new hire benefit elections to be done before the employee actually has their first day. For example, the employee is offered and accepts a position with your…
- Lisa Sturgil
- Lisa_Sturgil
- 3 mths ago
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- Compensation & Benefits
Bswift's "Ask Emma"
Does anyone use the Ask Emma feature through Paycor/Bswift for benefit elections? If you use this, do you think it adds value? Any feedback is welcome! Thank you!
- Lisa Sturgil
- Lisa_Sturgil
- 3 mths ago
- 1 reply
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- Matt Dieter2 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Hours Worked and Paid Leave Clarity
Our current policy for our work week declaration states: "Each employee shall be expected to work a 40-hour workweek. Approved paid leave shall be considered time worked.…
- Tiffany Brando
- Tiffany_Brando
- 3 mths ago
- 5 replies
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- Rebecca Hazen3 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Compensation Consultant Recommendations
Any recommendations for a compensation consulting firm? We are looking to update our commission plans for sales, account management, and business development positions. Thanks! - Sara
- Sara Robertson
- Sara_Robertson
- 5 mths ago
- 2 replies
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- Darlene Mack5 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Ohio local taxes
With the 12/31/21 end date for grandfathering Ohio local taxes to the 'home office', we will be adding 70 'locations' to our HR system for everyone's home address since we're still remote from the…
- Christie Henderson
- Christie_Henderson
- 6 mths ago
- 1 reply
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- Robin Throckmorton5 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
PTO Policy Samples
In an attempt to attract and retain great employees, we are reviewing our PTO/Vacation policies for both part-time and full-time employees. We are especially focused on our PT employees because as…
- Rebecca Hazen
- Rebecca_Hazen
- 7 mths ago
- 3 replies
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- Bonita Martin7 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Incentives for Meeting DEIB Goals?
Hi everyone, Has anyone used incentives (e.g. gift cards, recognition) to help people meet goals related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), such as taking training classes?…
- Chelsia Durkee
- Chelsia_Durkee
- 8 mths ago
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- Compensation & Benefits
Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program! Looking for Experience, Strength and Knowledge setting up an Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program. Do any of you have a policy you can share with me?…
- Jefferson Alcott
- Jefferson_Alcott
- 8 mths ago
- 4 replies
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- Evelynn McVicker8 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Benefits Broker for Small Non-Profit
I sit on the board for a local non-profit in Butler County, Ohio and as an employer, we do not offer benefits (nor have we ever). It's becoming increasingly challenging for us to hire and retain…
- Andrew Tyree
- andrew_Tyree
- 8 mths ago
- 6 replies
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- Rodney Chronister7 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Paying out PTO upon resignation
Hi, for those that do not have unlimited time off policies but still accrue paid leave (PTO, vacation, etc), what are the current payout trends? We pay out a set # of hours but not the whole balance.…
- Debbie Fisher
- Debbie_Fisher
- 8 mths ago
- 7 replies
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- ANGIE BAIRD8 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Compensation software feedback
Can anyone that has used Payscale (Insight Lab) vs Salary.com (Companalyst) give me their experiences? I am looking into a partnership and trying to decide on right direction so just looking for…
- Penny G
- HR Manager
- Penny_G
- 8 mths ago
- 15
- Compensation & Benefits
PTO use for work-related injuries not covered by WC
Hi! Do you require employees to use their PTO or take time unpaid for anything a Worker's Comp policy doesn't cover for lost wages? Example: WC doesn't cover lost wages for anything less than 7 days…
- Deaubry Stagl
- Deaubry_Stagl
- 9 mths ago
- 3 replies
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- Bonita Martin8 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
How to Enhance Employees Benefits w/o a COST and no 1-800 number.
Open enrollment is upon us and many of you have settled in your 401k Plans and Insurance Perks that are offered to your Employees which is awesome. I want to ask you a question though,…
- Rodney Chronister
- Connector/Help Conveyor - Working to be a by-product of my service to others growth!
- Rodney_Chronister
- 9 mths ago
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- Compensation & Benefits
Mandated use of PTO balance on FMLA
Looking to get an idea that shows how many employers allow employees to NOT have to use PTO during FMLA leave, versus though REQUIRED to take PTO while on FMLA.…
- Bernadette Armbruster
- Bernadette_Armbruster
- 10 mths ago
- 3 replies
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- Julie Peterson8 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
1099 Ind. contractor question
I am helping a man find a new job. He manages a small retail store that is a franchise of a large company. He has no benefits and is paid on a 1099 basis.…
- Chuck Clevenger
- Chuck_Clevenger
- 10 mths ago
- 4 replies
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- Chuck Clevenger9 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Looking for Payroll Provider Recommendations
(This came to me anonymously from an HR practitioner - Steve) We find that we're unexpectedly in the market for a Payroll provider. We're a mid-sized company with multiple locations in two states.…
- Steve BrowneModerator
- Steve_Browne
- 11 mths ago
- 3 replies
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- Melanie Booher10 mths ago
- Compensation & Benefits
Free Monthly Budget Tool (Financial Wellness)
I wanted to share this to the HR Net community. We partner with businesses to provide financial wellness to their employees through a series of educational videos and online social interaction…
- Tom Fields
- Founder - Financial Fitness App
- Tom_Fields
- 1 yr ago
- 39
- Compensation & Benefits
Purchasing additional PTO
Does anyone offer a program to allow employees to purchase additional paid time off and deduct it from their pay over the course of the year? Possibly offering this during open enrollment?…
- Holly Duffy
- HR Professional with 10+ years of experience
- fechtigh
- 1 yr ago
- 7 replies
- 56
- Lisa Van Sant1 yr ago
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