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Posted: 2024-06-20

Salary Threshold Increase for Exempt Employees Start Juny 1st, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (Department) announced a final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees , which will take effect on July 1, 2024.

Posted: 2024-05-29

How one company created a four-day workweek program that works for its employees

As more companies implement four-day workweeks, or offer flexibility in how employees work on Fridays, leaders have noticed some surprising benefits, including improved productivity and mental and physical health, according to the World Economic Forum.

Posted: 2024-02-21

HR IN 2024: SHAPING TOMORROW’S WORKFORCE THROUGH BOLD LEADERSHIP

As we stand at the precipice of 2024, a revolution – not an evolution – awaits. The architects of this revolution are the bold and forward-thinking leaders in human resources.

Posted: 2024-01-26

Scholarship Essay Contest

Columbia EDP Center, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a scholarship essay contest to be awarded once yearly for the fall academic semester.

Posted: 2024-01-03

STEPPING INTO 2024: HOW TO STRATEGICALLY PREPARE FOR A SUCCESSFUL YEAR AHEAD

The new year is arriving soon, and that means companies are forging new plans to steer their organizations toward success in 2024.

Posted: 2023-12-06

Mission vs. Vision Statement: Similarities, Differences, and Why They Matter to Your Small Business

The mission statement and vision statement are the dynamic duo of a company’s identity. But they serve different purposes and often have unique uses and applications.

Posted: 2023-11-20

Federal: IRS Releases 2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

IRS Releases 2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits

Posted: 2023-11-14

Is Remote I-9 Verification Right for You?

Did you know you may still be able to verify I-9 documents remotely? But, you’ll need to use the new procedure.

Posted: 2023-08-10

Understanding Business Travel Deductions

Whether someone travels for work once a year or once a month, figuring out travel expense tax write-offs might seem confusing.

Posted: 2023-05-23

Ending E-9 Flexibility

Throughout the pandemic, employers were allowed to verify employees’ I-9 documents remotely. That’s set to change this summer.

Posted: 2023-05-15

5 Benefits of Cross-training Employees

Cross-training is a process where employees are trained in multiple business areas outside the scope of their current roles. Regardless of industry, there are benefits to cross-training that all organizations can benefit from.

Posted: 2023-05-11

Recession-Proof Your HR Career: 7 Steps You Can Take Right Now

As the job market becomes increasingly competitive and unpredictable, it is more important than ever for HR professionals to recession-proof their careers.

Posted: 2023-04-11

Upcoming Upgrades!- Isolved Learn and Grow

Learn and Grow is a Learning Management System (LMS) that you customize to fit your business needs.

Posted: 2023-04-03

The 5 Primary Costs of Employee Turnover and How to Manage Them

mployee turnover is typical for most businesses. However, it can be problematic if left unchecked.

Posted: 2023-03-30

Upcoming Upgrades! - Adaptive Employee Experience

Formerly known as Employee Self-Service or ESS, the Adaptive Employee Experience (AEE) brings a cleaner, more modern interface for your employees.

Posted: 2023-03-30

Upcoming Upgrades! - Attract and Hire

More upgrades coming for EDP through isolved!

Posted: 2023-03-27

5 THINGS TO KNOW: What is a payroll diversion scam and how to spot it!

Columbia EDP has seen a recent increase in Direct Deposit scamming attempts. Find out how to protect yourself!

Posted: 2023-03-23

Upcoming Upgrades!- Payroll Onboarding

Did you know that on average, HR personnel take up to 10 hours shuffling papers when bringing in each new hire?

Posted: 2023-03-20

Are you really listening to your employees?

Listening skills are paramount among HR, especially when it comes to formal grievance and disciplinary procedures.

Posted: 2023-03-16

Upcoming Upgrades!- Isolved Time and Attendance

Today, we are very excited to introduce you to isolved Time and Attendance as an additional feature that you may add to our isolved base offering

Posted: 2023-03-13

4 Ways Hiring Managers Can Improve The Candidate Experience

So, here some ways to improve the candidate experience in your company:

Posted: 2023-03-09

Upcoming Upgrades!- Streamlining Payroll

A couple of weeks ago, you received an email about our future software upgrade for Columbia EDP. We believe this upgrade will benefit you and your staff in many ways, but first and foremost, it will help streamline your payroll process!

Posted: 2023-03-06

Columbia EDP Center, Inc. Scholarship Essay Contest

Columbia EDP Center, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a scholarship essay contest to be awarded once yearly for the fall academic semester.

Posted: 2023-03-02

Upcoming Upgrades!

We are excited to share that Columbia EDP is upgrading to the isolved platform for your human resource and payroll needs.

Posted: 2023-02-13

An HR’s Guide to Calculating Span of Control

The span of control is a vital consideration in designing an organizational structure.

Posted: 2022-12-20

5 Tips for Employee Retention Domination

Employee retention should be a priority for every business owner.

Posted: 2022-11-10

DHS Announces I-9 Compliance Extension Through July 2023

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the extension of the temporary I-9 verification option.

Posted: 2022-08-01

OSHA Proposes New Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Rule

Organizations that employ 10 or more employees must maintain records of any severe work-related injuries.

Posted: 2022-07-21

Avoid 5 Geofencing Pitfalls Common with Mobile Timekeeping

Geofencing provides a great way to easily keep track of where your employees clock in and out each day.

Posted: 2022-07-17

IRS Set to Increase HSA Limits for 2023

The IRS has announced updated HSA contribution limits for the 2023 year, which represent a significant increase compared to recent annual increases.

Posted: 2022-06-24

How the 'Honor System' of Hourly Time Tracking Costs Employers

How much time and money does it cost employers who use the "honor system" of manual timekeeping?

Posted: 2022-06-03

The Rewards of Trust and How to Get Them

Why do people stop trusting in one another? And what happens to a team when trust disappears?

Posted: 2022-06-03

Attracting and Keeping Employees

When attempting to attract employees the best place to start is how to best retain your employees.