In an earlier blog, we explored how to handle an employee resignation, but what if one of your team members simply stops coming to work and doesn’t inform the company that they quit? According to the Society for Human Resource…
Sarah Feaman, IPS payroll specialist, recently celebrated her 2nd anniversary with the company. Always a good sport, Sarah recently reflected upon her first few years with IPS. So, with two years under your belt as a payroll specialist at IPS,…
Managers and supervisors know that the setup and tracking of employee work schedules can be a daunting and time-consuming task. But there are painless options to consider that can also reduce the number of hours employers put in following where…
An official resignation letter from an employee about to leave the company is not the end but the beginning of several key steps to ensure a smooth departure. With the standard two to three weeks’ notice, there’s time to wrap…
Once you’ve made the decision to partner with a payroll provider, you will want to know how much you’re going to pay for their services. Every business has their own set of circumstances and needs that impact the price. Here…
There’s a lot to consider when outsourcing payroll for a business. “How much will it cost? and “What level of services will I receive?” are among the first questions that may come to mind. So, how do some business leaders…
In April, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers established a new enforcement unit to prevent companies from incorrectly classifying their workers as independent contractors and compensating them “under the table,” dodging payroll taxes, workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance costs. “When employees are…
IPS President John Feaman recently attended the annual TPG (The Payroll Group) Conference held in Bonita Springs, Florida. At the conference, independent payroll service providers like IPS are able to share their best practices and discuss industry trends. It’s a…
As the owner of Home Care Assistance, Rick Cohen takes pride in providing caregivers and care management to seniors and their families throughout southeast Wisconsin. Rick is definitely hands-on in the daily operations of the company, headquartered in Whitefish Bay….
If you’re looking to nurture new talent and promote a collaborative workplace, chances are you’ve already been interviewing and perhaps have hired soon-to-be graduating college students for open positions with your company. But even before these new workers are on…
It’s an exciting and busy time when new workers join a company. While there are a number of steps involved in the employee onboarding process, things can become a bit more complex if any of those new hires are also…
A misspelled name. Inaccurate work hours. A miscalculation of state or federal taxes withheld. These are among the common mistakes that can show up on an employee’s paycheck because data and pay information were entered incorrectly. It’s why the ability…
