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Christmas Savings Program: Everything You Need to Know

With the holidays rapidly approaching, some employees might be stressing about all the holiday shopping they need to do. A great way to prevent that additional holiday stress is to start a Christmas Savings Program, or a Holiday Savings Club, at your business. This program was started in 1909 by Merkel Landis of the Carlisle […]

Pros and Cons of PEO

The pros and cons of PEO can heavily influence your business’s decision on whether or not to outsource your HR to a third-party organization. Utilizing a PEO can be liberating for businesses of any size or volume and is an efficient way to use your company’s capital to streamline its processes. Read on to learn […]

PPO VS PEO

When considering who will handle administrative tasks for your organization, you will likely encounter the discussion of a PPO vs. PEO. What is the difference between the two? Which is best for your organization? Every organization’s situation is different- read on to arm yourself with the knowledge necessary to differentiate a PPO vs. PEO. PPO […]

Challenges of Building a Remote Workplace

The business landscape is no longer what it once was. COVID-19, combined with the rising access to technology for the average American worker, has created the perfect storm that changed how the world views work. As a result, in 2022, 16% of businesses will remain fully remote. This makes up a non-negligible portion of the […]

How to Address Safety Issues at Work

If you’re an organization, manager, or employer researching how to address safety issues at work, you’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s physical safety, employee health, or mental health issues, risk assessment and management play a significant role in managing your employees’ ability to work and stay working. The Pillars of How to Address […]

How Canal HR Focuses on the Individual

The realm of employee benefits has expanded considerably in recent years. However, not all employee benefits are equally as valuable to every employee or company. With options like family and pet healthcare plans, tuition assistance, fitness perks, and many more to consider, business owners may wonder which benefits their employees want the most.

When Must an Employer Provide Benefits?

Are you an employer asking yourself, “when must an employer provide benefits?” If so, you’ll be happy to know that the answer isn’t all that complicated. There are several different acts, laws, and other factors that influence when you must provide benefits to your employees, but all of them include clear-cut guidelines to inform you […]

What to Do if You Forgot to Withhold Payroll Taxes

If you forgot to withhold payroll taxes, there might be some hope. The IRS can sometimes be forgiving during times of disaster, grief, or any other circumstances that would cause you to be late withholding payroll taxes. If you don’t have any circumstances that may excuse you from not withholding payroll taxes, the penalties aren’t […]

Employee Health: It’s More Than Physical

The realm of employee benefits has expanded considerably in recent years. However, not all employee benefits are equally as valuable to every employee or company. With options like family and pet healthcare plans, tuition assistance, fitness perks, and many more to consider, business owners may wonder which benefits their employees want the most.

How a PEO Can Boost Your Business

You may be asking yourself how a PEO can boost your business- there are many different ways this can take place. PEOs assist your business with many administrative and human resources-related tasks, allowing you and your coworkers more time to focus on the business. However, before considering what a PEO can do for your business, […]

How Canal HR Provides Insurance and Payroll Solutions

If you’re looking for somewhere to outsource your insurance and payroll solutions, Canal HR has you covered. Supplying employees with competitive benefits and compensation can be a long, trying process. However, Canal HR is committed to supporting you and your business. Read further to find out how Canal HR can assist your business.  Insurance and […]

Why You Should Offer a 401k Benefits Package

Offering a 401k benefits package is one of the best ways to ensure that your employees stay happy and cared for. In addition, keeping your benefits packages competitive can offer many advantages for employees and employers. Offering a Competitive 401k Benefits Package: The Basics A 401k is an employer-sponsored benefits package that allows employees to […]