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With a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) arrangement, a business shares employment-related responsibilities with the PEO. The business remains the “Job-Site Employer” and the PEO becomes the “Administrative Employer.” This co-employment relationship and shared responsibility allows the PEO to represent the employer in the unemployment claims process. For example, MarathonHR can represent its PEO clients at an unemployment insurance appeals tribunal with the Department of Labor (DOL). As the business’s representative, MarathonHR can provide legal testimony…

Is hiring employees with disabilities a smart move for your business? The U.S. Small Business Administration says that hiring disabled individuals can help businesses meet their talent needs and strengthen their competitive edge during times when it’s challenging to find talented workers. In addition, hiring disabled workers can create a culture of diversity and inclusivity that generates goodwill among a business’s customers. There can also be economic benefits in the form of tax credits and…

Retailers like Target, Best Buy and Foot Locker, along with major drugstore chains, have announced store closures due to problems with crime. They say that theft has become a significant problem for their bottom lines.  However, retail shrinkage doesn’t just occur from shoplifting. Inventory loss also occurs from breakage, spoilage and returns that are unusable. As CNBC reported last year, companies often blame organized theft for shrinkage, but the issue of employee theft is also…

During the hiring process, business owners and managers should pay attention to creating appropriate job descriptions that include a role’s primary tasks. Beyond merely the job title, it’s important to convey a clear understanding of the expectations of the role.   In addition to screening candidates for their availability to conform to workplace hours and norms, employers should paint an accurate picture of what is expected of the candidate in terms of skills.  Best Practices for…

We are excited to announce a strategic partnership between MarathonHR and Vensure Employer Solutions. Founded in 2004, Vensure is a leading provider of HR services and advanced technology for small and mid-sized businesses. Its personalized solutions simplify administrative tasks, minimize business risks, and streamline HR, payroll, and benefits processes. Our decision to partner with Vensure was based on a desire to strengthen our ability to serve clients in the community while ensuring continuity in the…

When an employee leaves the company, he or she can leave big shoes to fill. As an employer, you can avoid lost productivity and gaps in client service by putting intentional processes in place to transfer knowledge and experience to a replacement.  Consider Collaborative Knowledge Sharing Tools  In one analysis, Deloitte found that while some workers may feel more job security guarding their specialized knowledge, organizations should cultivate a culture of sharing that makes employees…

At year-end, employers may be delivering performance reviews or thinking about their strategy for performance evaluations in the coming year. At the same time, discussions about raises and other salary adjustments may be underway. MarathonHR encourages our clients to separate performance reviews from compensation reviews and handle each of them at different times. Evidence suggests that performance management is more effective when organizations separate evaluations from compensation discussion. In one survey, 47% reported effective performance…