When you’re picking your benefits package for the upcoming year, it’s likely that your main consideration is bang for your buck. You want to get your workers the best possible array of attractive options at a price that you – and they – can afford. While this line of thinking is certainly smart, you may […]
When you onboard a new employee, you invest a significant amount of money getting them up to speed not only with the industry in which they will work but also in your company. After they’ve been on the job for a while, training tends to take a back seat, even if their job evolves or […]
A staggering 29 million Americans have diabetes, and a further 86 million have pre-diabetes, which is defined as a blood sugar level that is higher than normal but not yet high enough to qualify as type 2 diabetes, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While these numbers are staggering […]
Nearly 45 million adults in the United States suffered from a mental health issue in 2016. This represents about one in five adults, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Mental Health. However, less than half (19.1 million) received mental health treatment in the same year, suggesting that some of those who […]
Recent updates to equal pay and salary history legislation are presenting new challenges for business owners looking to establish competitive compensation packages or even interview potential employees. The new laws, which are very specific and carry steep penalties for mistakes, are still emerging in many markets and are somewhat nebulous even in those where they […]
Immigration reform was a hot-button issue long before President Donald Trump stepped foot in the White House. In fact, every president of our time has vowed to tackle – and ultimately solve – the issue and yet not a single one has been able to usher in a solution that is clear, fair and ultimately […]
Employee health and medication use are grey, tricky areas for employers. Employee medical conditions are protected under health care privacy laws, but the effects of their illness, particularly side effects of their medications, are a concern for your business and liability. One of the biggest concerns is the ongoing opioid epidemic that is gripping the […]
For the small business owner, the annual benefits enrollment process can be complex, especially since employees want to be educated about benefits and any changes that result from federal and state reforms. They will be looking to you, their employer, to provide this knowledge. Majority of employees (77 percent) spend 60 minutes or less preparing for and […]
As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), Abel HR takes its responsibility to its co-employees very seriously and has gone through the rigorous process to obtain certification from the IRS and become recognized as for fiduciary responsibility as a Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO). What does this mean for you as a small business owner or human […]
