Outsource It: How HR Outsourcing Can Help Small Businesses February 18, 2019 0 Comments Outsource It: How HR Outsourcing Can Help Small Businesses Businesses of all sizes are turning to HR outsourcing as a way to grow and deliver more value while reducing various operational costs. In 2018, the global outsourcing market was worth a staggering $85.6 billion. Big names like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Dell all use this
Are You Prepared for Computer Security Threats to Your Company? February 15, 2019 0 Comments Are You Prepared for Computer Security Threats to Your Company? With the continuing growth of the digital world, computer security threats are increasing in number and severity. Unfortunately, in this day and age, even hospitals are being hacked and forced to pay ransoms. Studies show that cybercriminals are expected to steal 33 billion records from businesses in 2023. Half of
Here’s What You Need to Know About OSHA Incident Report Requirements February 10, 2019 0 Comments Here’s What You Need to Know About OSHA Incident Report Requirements Are you an employer for a small or mid-sized business? Do you diligently keep records of OSHA incident reports at your job? Are you up to date on the ever-changing regulations? If this sounds unusual or overwhelming, don’t worry. We have your back.
Sick Leave: Here’s How Employee Sick Days at Work Can Impact Businesses February 8, 2019 0 Comments Sick Leave: Here’s How Employee Sick Days at Work Can Impact Businesses Sick leave is a benefit that provides employees with the opportunity to take time off for issues related to health. This time off is different than paid time off (PTO) or vacation time. Do you offer paid sick leave to your employees?
ACA Update: Here’s What to Expect For Healthcare in 2019 January 29, 2019 0 Comments ACA Update: Here’s What to Expect For Healthcare in 2019 Are you looking to learn more about changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2019? Since it was signed into law in March 2010 by President Barack Obama, the ACA has been a talking point for employers and employees alike. It has also undergone many
How Does a Health Savings Account Work? January 20, 2019 0 Comments How Does a Health Savings Account Work? The United States spends an estimated $9,403 per capita on health care every year. This is almost double what other countries spend. It’s no secret that health care in the United States can get expensive. This leads to business owners and employees alike constantly stressing about health
What is Commercial Insurance and Why Does Your Business Need it? January 15, 2019 0 Comments What is Commercial Insurance and Why Does Your Business Need it? If you operate a small business, the security of your employees, assets, and business operations should be at the top of your mind. Commercial insurance can not only help improve your business, but keep it safe from unexpected problems and liabilities. It’s essential that
401(k) 2019 Limits: How Much Can You Contribute to Your 401(k)? January 8, 2019 0 Comments 401(k) 2019 Limits: How Much More Can You Contribute to Your 401(k)? There’s not always good news about the stock market these days, and if you’ve checked your 401(k) balance lately, chances are you’ve seen a few declines in its value. The good news is that retirement accounts are meant to be long-term investments
Now Hiring: Benefits Account Manager December 27, 2018 0 Comments Now Hiring: Benefits Account Manager Benefits Account Manager Position Summary: The Benefits Account Manager will be part of GIGA Solutions’ group Benefits Division. The role will support sales, implementation, and renewal of all clients within employee benefits programs. This position works closely with the benefit sales team and the lead flow from our PEO and
The Perks of PEO December 20, 2018 0 Comments The Perks of PEO What exactly is a PEO? Well, the acronym itself stands for Professional Employer Organization. PEOs can help your business manage payroll, benefits, and other important administrative functions. How can a PEO take on these responsibilities? It’s all about a practice known as co-employment. This allows a PEO to provide HR support , along with other
Unexpected Medical Bills Thought to Be Covered by Health Insurance December 17, 2018 0 Comments Unexpected Medical Bills Thought to Be Covered by Health Insurance Did you know that around 57% of Americans have received unexpected medical bills? In fact, out of all the surprise medical bills received, 20% came from out of network doctors. While not all unexpected bills for medical services can be avoided, it’s better to be
Equal Pay Act and What Is Trending December 10, 2018 0 Comments Equal Pay Act and What Is Trending It’s the unfortunate truth. In most workplaces, female employees make significantly less than their male counterparts. In fact, the ratio of women’s to men’s median weekly earnings for full-time wage and salary workers in all occupations was 81.9% in 2016. Yet 42% of women are the family’s primary
How Technology Helps Companies Administer Employee Benefits December 2, 2018 0 Comments How Technology Helps Companies Administer Employee Benefits What kind of benefits are you offering your employees? Do you offer just the basics, or are you up there with companies like Apple and Google? Maybe you are somewhere in between. Employee benefits play a big role in recruiting and keeping current employees happy. 79% of employees stated
Pitfalls to Having a Strict Dress Code Policy in the Workplace November 26, 2018 0 Comments Pitfalls to Having a Strict Dress Code Policy in the Workplace If you want to create a safe, professional workplace, you may want to set some ground rules on what employees can wear to work. As an employer, you are within your rights to create a dress code policy. However, you need to be
How to Handle Employees Who Are Ineligible for FMLA November 21, 2018 0 Comments How to Handle Employees Who Are Ineligible for FMLA Business owners can’t say that they look forward to the day that an employee needs to take an extended leave for medical care. Even if you can fill the position or keep the workflow going, you have to accommodate the employee’s return as well. To
The Importance of Company Health Insurance November 12, 2018 0 Comments The Importance of Company Health Insurance It’s no secret that health insurance can be expensive for business owners, but don’t let the cost convince you not to offer it to your employees. Around 60% of people say that perks such as benefits play a huge part in deciding whether or not they accept a job.
GIGA Update- Stay Clear of Fraudulent Impersonation November 7, 2018 0 Comments Stay Clear of Fraudulent Impersonation. The GIGA Solutions Commercial Insurance team has noticed an increase in acts of social engineering and impersonation, such as phishing, that are hitting PEOs hard. The scam starts as a simple email, fax, text or other form of communication from a trusted source and ends with a request for
Why Every Business Needs a Good Company Handbook November 5, 2018 0 Comments Why Every Business Needs a Good Company Handbook Whether you have one employee or one hundred employees, having a company handbook, or human resources (HR) manual, could be one of the smartest investments made within your company. A company handbook isn’t just a collection of company policies. When written and used correctly, it can become
Florida Workers’ Comp Clients Will See Rate Decreases November 5, 2018 0 Comments Florida Workers’ Comp Clients Will See Rate Decreases The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has recently approved a workers’ compensation rate decrease of 13.8 percent. This is a slightly larger change that was originally proposed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) at 13.4 percent. NCCI is to formally amend the rates by November 7, 2018
Health Care Roles Shifting, Causing Big Changes in Florida October 22, 2018 0 Comments Health Care Roles Shifting, Causing Big Changes in Florida From high deductibles to understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health care can be a difficult topic for many Americans. To make matters more complicated, socialized medicine, insurers, and hospitals all over the U.S. are constantly shifting health care standards. Florida, for example, is facing a unique set
Employment Trends That Might Impact Your Business October 15, 2018 0 Comments Employment Trends That Might Impact Your Business Are you keeping up with the latest employment trends? If so, you may already know that employment is looking up in the US. Unemployment rates are continuing to drop, while the country’s GDP growth will jump as high as 3.1%. So what does this mean in practical terms for
The Importance of Workers’ Compensation October 9, 2018 0 Comments The Importance of Workers’ Compensation According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are almost 3 million non-fatal workplace injuries in the United States each year. With so many injuries, it is important that business owners are ready to deal with any situation if the worst occurs. Thankfully, a good workers’ compensation solution can cover your
Still Need Help with Affordable Care Act Compliance? Consider PEO! October 1, 2018 0 Comments Still Need Help with Affordable Care Act Compliance? Consider PEO! Despite determined efforts, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still in place. With it are the rules and regulations that employers must follow. Across all business, but especially smaller enterprises, Affordable Care Act compliance has proved to be a costly challenge. The Affordable Care Act
Three Quick Tips to Help with Payroll September 28, 2018 0 Comments Three Quick Tips to Help with Payroll Managing a business isn’t always easy, especially without the proper expertise and resources. When many business owners first open their doors, they often find themselves struggling to focus on the growth and success of their new venture. Instead, the work related to employment, taxes, insurance, and more often
Building an Attractive Employee Benefits Package September 20, 2018 0 Comments Building an Attractive Employee Benefits Package Businesses of all sizes have a lot to benefit from when it comes to… benefits! A strong employee benefits package can not only improve employee satisfaction in the workplace, but also make businesses more attractive to incoming talent. For these reasons, along with several others, business owners should
