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7 PEO benefits that can save you money

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That means, even if you just have one employee working remotely from a home office in a particular state or city, your company is responsible for being compliant. Insurance premiums and claims management – both of these components make workers’ comp costly and time-consuming. Workers’ compensation.

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Cybersecurity for remote workers: A business leader’s guide

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If you have a dedicated home office, use it. Otherwise, try to set up your home workspace in a quiet, lower-traffic area that can be closed off and, preferably, locked. You may also want to consider the ability for employees to print work-related documents at home. Have work-from-home and data-protection policies.

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Can ergonomics in the workplace boost employee retention?

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These illnesses and injuries cost employers in absenteeism, lost productivity and, quite often, higher insurance premiums. It can be easy to forget about your off-site employees who are either working from their home office or a co-working space. But what about employee attrition? Including your remote staff.

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hiccups in a meeting, hybrid work but no equipment for home offices, and more

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This post, hiccups in a meeting, hybrid work but no equipment for home offices, and more , was originally published by Alison Green on Ask a Manager. For context, in March 2020 the company did not provide stipends for home offices but instead loaned out monitors, chairs, mouses, keyboards, etc. Here we go…. to employees.

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Top 22 Employee Benefits HR should Know in 2024

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Some common examples of employment benefits include employee health insurance, paid time off, and employee wellness programs. employee health insurance is a key part of most employee benefits packages, while in France, many employees receive restaurant vouchers for each workday. For example, in the U.S.,

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2021 tax deduction checklist: 10 expenses small business owners can write off

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Home office expenses With so many people working from home in the past year, you’ll want to closely review the IRS’s rules around home office deductions. Keep in mind that we’re talking about the IRS here, so you have to meet specific criteria: First, your home office has to be your principal place of business.

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Making Taxes Less Taxing

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Your accountant can help you with that, or you can learn about them in the IRS Tax Guide for Small Business.