Workers' compensation claims get more expensive every year. With new state-level regulations that protect employees, and the wariness of workers' compensation providers to take on risk, costs and confusion are rising for employers. But return-to-work programs are still a great option to reduce exposure. This article (updated for 2019) offers...

The official slogan for National Payroll Week is “America Works Because We’re Working for America.” The money that payroll professionals collect from employees’ paychecks through the payroll withholding system is vital to the funding of important government programs that keep America working smoothly–Medicare, Social Security, the U.S. military, and much...

I like fun. I like people who make me laugh, my husband does, kids do, animals do, and as a matter of fact, I can find fun in most things. Some days, however, especially at work, I have to look hard to see the fun. So I’ve developed an acronym...

Studies from the National Sleep Foundation and EHS have found that going without sleep affects performance and judgment as much as being drunk. In fact, going without sleep for 22 hours can have the same effect on your performance as that of a legally drunk driver. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most people...

When considering a 401(k) plan, many employers often think the hassle of setup and administering a plan outweighs the benefits of offering a plan to their employees. This is a valid concern since 401(k) plans can be complex and most providers simply overwhelm their clients with details and options that...

Here at Employers Resource, our mission is simple. “…to make the lives of our clients and their employees easier.” That’s not just our “talk.” Let me share with you how my team “walks.” The recent devastation in Texas due to Hurricane Harvey has been truly horrifying, and my thoughts and...