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Posted on October 09, 2018
Posted on November 21, 2017
Century II has been a proud partner of the United Way of Williamson County (UWWC) for several years, and this year is no exception. The Patricia ...
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Posted on November 14, 2017
If you missed our webinar "Taking the 'Scariness' Out of HR" you can watch the recording below. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, plea...
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Posted on October 31, 2017
As usual, by this time of the year, we can hardly believe that Halloween is behind us and we’re already seeing Christmas decorations in stores! ...
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Posted on October 23, 2017
If you missed our webinar "Motivational Leadership: How to Navigate Behavioral Styles" you can watch the recording below. As always, if you have any q...
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Posted on September 28, 2017
Growing a business is an exhilarating experience! In our many years working with business owners, we’ve noticed that for most people, business s...
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Posted on September 07, 2017
A successful organization needs both good leaders and good followers. One cannot succeed without the other. It’s important for every company to ...
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Posted on August 09, 2017
Many employees evaluate their compensation based on their salary level, and tend to forget about the cost of the added benefits they receive, but maki...
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Posted on June 30, 2017
The legislative changes in recent years impact human resources and small businesses in a variety of ways. We know the political climate is chaotic rig...
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Posted on June 23, 2017
You’ve heard it said that “great employees don’t leave companies; they leave managers.” Recent studies reveal that, on average...
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Posted on May 31, 2017
If you missed our webinar "Working Safely in the Summer Heat" you can watch the recording below. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, ple...
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Posted on May 30, 2017
Summer temperatures have just about arrived, so prepare now to address the potential dangers to your employees who work outdoors. The U.S. Centers for...
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Posted on May 30, 2017
If you missed our webinar "The Importance of Employee Soft Skill Training: Leadership and Customer Service" you can watch the recording below. As alwa...
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Posted on April 11, 2017
Every business needs to build customer loyalty. But have you considered how employee loyalty affects your customers? Loyal employees will work harder,...
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Posted on March 16, 2017
Today, attracting and keeping top-tier employees to boost your business requires comprehensive benefit packages. In addition to good medical and retir...
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Posted on February 02, 2017
If you missed our webinar "401k Retirement Plans: Everything You Need to Know" you can watch the recording below. As always, if you have any questions...
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Posted on February 02, 2017
If you missed our webinar "Affordable Care Act Reporting Compliance: What's Next?" you can watch the recording below. As always, if you have any quest...
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Posted on February 02, 2017
Mental health issues in the workplace present a much more complicated challenge to business owners than physical disabilities do, because they’r...
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Posted on January 10, 2017
Doesn’t every business owner hope to increase profit margins in the new year of 2017? To be successful this year, make a plan and follow it. Bel...
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Posted on December 14, 2016
If you missed our webinar "HSAs and FSAs" you can watch the recording below. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Posted on December 14, 2016
If you missed our webinar "Tips for Managing a Sales Team" you can watch the recording below. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please...
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Posted on December 06, 2016
Here’s the bad news first: the 2009 ACA transition reliefs are ending. As you may know, these reliefs were available in two forms. First, report...
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Posted on November 29, 2016
On November 22, 2016, a Texas judge ruled in favor of a lawsuit blocking the nationwide implementation of the new overtime rules that would have been ...
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Posted on November 22, 2016
Wednesday, Dec. 7
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Posted on November 04, 2016
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are an attractive part of a benefit package. HSAs and FSAs are tax-advantaged acc...
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Posted on November 01, 2016
Thursday, Nov. 10
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Posted on October 18, 2016
If you missed our "Your Security Posture: 5 Simple Ways to Protect Your Data" webinar, watch the recording here!
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Posted on October 06, 2016
Every business, large or small, relies on their sales team to generate revenue and keep money flowing in. Even if sales is not your specialty, the suc...
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Posted on September 29, 2016
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued new rules regarding the documentation of work-related accidents or incidents....
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Posted on September 09, 2016
We at Century II are proud to say we are participating in the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce Mobility Week! Mobility Week is a county-wide init...
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Posted on September 08, 2016
What is the cost of not properly protecting your data? By not securing your company from cyber threats, you are risking technical costs, penalties and...
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Posted on August 17, 2016
As of August 1, 2016, all companies are subject to stiffer fines for immigration-related offenses, including paperwork violations on Form I-9. The Dep...
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Posted on August 08, 2016
Is your company suffering from a talent shortage? Companies that don’t find creative ways to search for and keep good employees don’t grow...
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Posted on August 04, 2016
If you missed our "Updated FLSA Regulations - Get Ready Now!" webinar, watch the recording here!
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Posted on July 11, 2016
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Example Subsidy Notice.pdf
Example employer appeal form and instructions to appeal:
Employer Appeal Form.pdf
Posted on June 21, 2016
Century II is the oldest professional employer organization in Tennessee and helped shape industry licensing legislation for the state. We serve about...
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Posted on June 17, 2016
Thursday, June 23
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Posted on June 14, 2016
If you missed our "What Do Other Employers Do? Competitive HR and Benefit Practices" webinar, watch the recording here!
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Posted on June 14, 2016
If you missed our "Limiting Liability During Terminations" webinar, watch the recording here!
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Posted on June 08, 2016
In spite of this client's already solid safety record, we were able to find room for improvement.
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Posted on June 03, 2016
We hosted the May Accelerent breakfast event and learned about Merril Hoge's secret to success.
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Posted on June 02, 2016
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an average of thirteen U.S. workers die each day from workplace injuries or ill...
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Posted on May 19, 2016
If you have salaried (exempt) workers, your business will likely be impacted by the new Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. The DOL has announced t...
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Posted on March 31, 2016
The political debate is loud and passionate about raising minimum wages. While nothing has been decided yet, here are some facts about what we do know...
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Posted on March 11, 2016
By providing everything from operator and supervisor training to drug testing and work process analysis, we helped this client achieve 1,500 accident-free days!
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Posted on February 25, 2016
Hiring legal immigrant workers continues to be a challenge for business owners we meet. Employers are responsible for not hiring illegal immigrants wh...
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Posted on February 08, 2016
It is W-2 season, which means it’s time for updates on wage and tax filing requirements. Employers must have issued W-2 forms to their employees...
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Posted on February 04, 2016
Watch Tena share a little wisdom with her 21 year old self.
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Posted on January 13, 2016
Doesn’t every business owner hope to increase profit margins in the new year of 2016? To be successful this year, make a plan and follow it. Bel...
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Posted on December 08, 2015
If you missed our ACA webinars, watch the recordings here!
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Posted on December 07, 2015
If you are a small business owner, you probably work sixty hours a week or more, and everything ends up falling on your shoulders – from busines...
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Posted on December 07, 2015
The holidays are upon us, and that means holiday parties! Many employees anticipate the fun and festivity of the company holiday party all year. What ...
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Posted on December 03, 2015
The owner estimates the reduction in turnover saved his company $32,000 a year in new hire training time and recruiting resources.
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Posted on December 03, 2015
On average, complying with healthcare regulations costs small businesses more than $15,000 a year, according to a survey by the National Small Busines...
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Posted on November 23, 2015
We're thankful for the opportunity to help Williamson County families in need. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Posted on November 09, 2015
For a small business, offering a 401(k) is not only an employment benefit for employees, it is also a benefit for the employer! There are several reas...
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Posted on October 26, 2015
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to report the cost of employer-sponsored health coverage on 2015 W-2s. This reporting system means th...
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Posted on October 08, 2015
A recent study, conducted by noted economists at McBassi and Associates, shows that the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry is growing s...
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Posted on September 30, 2015
In today's recruiting market, it is critical that your benefits package is competitive to attract the best employees you can find. Electing to offer s...
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Posted on September 30, 2015
We provided on-site training, helped this client maintain a below average e-mod, and saved them over $5,500 in annual workers' comp fees.
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Posted on September 29, 2015
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued “Administrative Interpretation 2015-1”. This publication clarifies the tests to determine wh...
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Posted on August 27, 2015
The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a proposed rule change to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) which could significantly increase your labo...
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Posted on August 18, 2015
On June 5, the Colorado Supreme Court made an important decision that could affect the rest of the country when it comes to medical marijuana. The CO ...
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Posted on August 03, 2015
An employee handbook is critical to running a successful small business. Take a look at some of the ways you could benefit from creating and implement...
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Posted on July 27, 2015
We helped this real estate investment group reduce their annual 401k costs by $2,000, and avoid a costly sexual harassment lawsuit.
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Posted on July 22, 2015
Can you imagine a time when only two federal laws applied to human resources? It may sound impossible but in 1900, there were only two regulations on ...
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Posted on July 22, 2015
Quick! Answer the question below:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “I dislike yelling, but sometimes a little yel...
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Posted on July 21, 2015
Back in April, we alerted our clients that we expected a big announcement from the DOL's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) this summer (see our blog post F...
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Posted on July 16, 2015
It's pretty safe to say that nobody likes paperwork, right? Especially technical, time-consuming paperwork like W-4s and I-9s. Immigration and Customs...
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Posted on July 06, 2015
We helped this health & body spa implement simple safety strategies, and now they are seeing significant results!
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Posted on June 29, 2015
Our partner, Bank of America, just released their semi-annual Small Business Owner Report. This report reveals the current concerns and struggles of b...
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Posted on June 11, 2015
Few topics have garnered as much recent attention in the HR field as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Now that we’re halfway into 2015, here are s...
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Posted on June 03, 2015
This client required a complete, full-service solution to their human resource needs instead of a simple payroll solution. With our help, they now have time for growing profits.
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Posted on June 03, 2015
As a business owner, you make decisions almost constantly that impact the health and stability of your business, which is why critical thinking is so ...
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Posted on June 01, 2015
Did you know? Common chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease are responsible for $1.1 trillion in lost productivity annually in t...
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Posted on May 28, 2015
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is charged with enforcing six federal laws including the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in E...
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Posted on May 27, 2015
Have you considered using a temp-to-perm process as a hiring strategy? It could help you reduce turnover and find better, more qualified employees. Yo...
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Posted on May 21, 2015
We've seen many new regulations from the Department of Labor (DOL) and increased enforcement efforts recently, and we understand that it can be diffic...
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Posted on May 19, 2015
Voluntary wellness programs, as part of group health plans, are growing in popularity. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, 94% of large employe...
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Posted on May 12, 2015
Ever since the beginning of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), regulations have defined "spouse" based on the state law of whatever state an emp...
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Posted on April 23, 2015
Millions of workers and their employers will be deeply impacted by new Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. This summer, the DOL will announce chang...
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Posted on April 15, 2015
According to a Kaiser Family Foundation’s report, the average cost of an employer-sponsored family health insurance plan is up 131% over the las...
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Posted on April 13, 2015
If you are like many business owners, you have considered adding summer internship programs at your company. This method of on-the-job training is a p...
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Posted on April 06, 2015
During the five years since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) passed, we have seen more political posturing and calculation charts to either support or di...
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Posted on April 01, 2015
And, with our expertise and guidance, this client's experience modifier went from 1.31 to .76!
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Posted on March 18, 2015
This company saved over $4,500 a year in health insurance premiums, and you could, too!
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Posted on March 18, 2015
As an employer, how do you develop your staff into a cohesive team? A cohesive team means higher efficiency and a more productive workplace, especiall...
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Posted on March 16, 2015
Managing an individual employee's time is one thing, but what about managing a collective team's time? If your team is struggling with meeting deadlin...
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Posted on March 13, 2015
Want to make an organizational change happen faster? It requires tact, strategy, and intent, but if you handle a change deliberately and purposefully,...
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Posted on March 09, 2015
As an employer, it is difficult to see your best employees leave you. Employee turnover is costly, and limits productivity, which drastically effects ...
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Posted on March 05, 2015
Workplace conflict can go unseen and unheard, but unfortunately, it is present in most workplaces. Small businesses especially suffer when confl...
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Posted on March 05, 2015
No Cost or Low Cost Advertising for Job Openings
There was a day when the newspaper was full of expensive recruitment ads. These days, that's not th...
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Posted on February 12, 2015
Now is a great time to honestly evaluate your business and develop an action plan for growing and getting ahead in 2015. Below are some of our favorit...
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Posted on February 06, 2015
Recently, we've seen some of our clients struggle with a real catch 22 when it comes to making new hire decisions. Federal and state laws have made it...
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Posted on February 04, 2015
Hiring the wrong person significantly derails any business, but at a smaller company, it has an especially major impact. Successfully hiring the right...
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Posted on February 02, 2015
An unscheduled OSHA inspection resulted in a $5,000 fine. See how we were able to negotiate the fine down to $500.
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Posted on January 29, 2015
During this past holiday season, Century II "adopted" several families from Family & Children's Services.
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Posted on January 29, 2015
An overview of the Employer Mandate.
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Posted on January 28, 2015
If you're like most small business owners, your medical rates increased significantly in 2015. When you were planning benefits options, did you consid...
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Posted on January 28, 2015
Tax season is upon us, and W-2 tax forms must be issued by January 31 so that employees will have time to complete their tax returns. Information on t...
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Posted on January 13, 2015
Effective January 1, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) reporting requirements changed. Additionally, these new reportin...
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Posted on January 13, 2015
A good relationship with your tax accountant is critical to a small business. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be a great ally to your com...
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Posted on January 12, 2015
Help Your Employees Meet Medical Expenses with Multiple Plans
Providing the right combination of health insurance, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and...
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Posted on January 09, 2015
We saved this multi-location dental practice time and money, and even helped them add a 401(k) to their benefits plan.
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Posted on January 02, 2015
Keeping up with ever-changing tax codes is a challenge for all business owners. Having a knowledgeable partner to help ease the burden makes a big dif...
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Posted on December 09, 2014
"Most of the focus on the Affordable Care Act has been on whether individuals can find affordable coverage through the online marketplaces. But the la...
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Posted on December 08, 2014
See how precautions like safety incentives and quarterly safety meetings helped this HVAC company save money.
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Posted on December 01, 2014
Achieving diversity at a small company is often a challenge, but ignoring this aspect of your business limits your profitability and customer base. Yo...
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Posted on December 01, 2014
Change has always been a part of running a business. In the past, changes were often subtle and slow, but these days, changes are coming at us like a ...
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Posted on November 14, 2014
Century II's CEO and President, Tena Mayberry, did the Ice Bucket Challenge and made a donation to the United Way of Williamson County for the AL...
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Posted on November 12, 2014
With 7 of their 14 employees in 5 different states, this communications technology company was looking for help managing multi-state taxes, workers' compensation, and employee benefits.
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Posted on November 11, 2014
Hiring the wrong person significantly derails any business, but at a small company, it has an especially major impact. Detailed pre-employment screeni...
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Posted on November 04, 2014
Big companies offer incentives to attract and retain top talent. Often, at a small company, you are unable to offer the same benefits, but you can off...
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Posted on October 21, 2014
It's that time of year, again. Many OSHA rules apply to winter risks, and in general, different safety and liability risks exist during the cold month...
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Posted on September 29, 2014
As a follow-up to our blog from last month (1099 Employees: Are They Legal?) we wanted to share a very important update. The Department of Labor (DOL)...
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Posted on September 25, 2014
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) provide strategic Human Resources solutions for all kinds of different businesses. We help our clients save...
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Posted on September 17, 2014
High achievers typically seek careers that maximize their sense of involvement, satisfaction, effectiveness, motivation, and accomplishment. Such a ca...
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Posted on September 09, 2014
Only a few months remain to comply with the legal mandates of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Affordable Care Act...
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Posted on September 08, 2014
Employee engagement is often a forgotten aspect of running a business; however, providing a work environment that is focused on engagement can drastic...
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Posted on September 08, 2014
As human resource consultants, we are often confronted with companies classifying and paying individuals as “1099 employees.” Many t...
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Posted on September 03, 2014
Adding Supplemental Benefits Sweetens the Employee Benefit Package
Electing to add Supplemental Benefits to a package means that business own...
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Posted on August 14, 2014
Many companies we speak with have received significant increases in their employee health insurance premiums. A small software development company reached out to us this month for help. They were shocked by how much higher the costs were. Their employees' premiums included costs up to $1,800 for family coverage.
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Posted on August 13, 2014
For a small business, offering a 401(k) is not only an employment benefit for employees, it is also a benefit for the employer! There are several reas...
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Posted on August 11, 2014
Last month, we proudly sponsored the Williamson County Chamber's annual Golf Classic Championship.
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Posted on August 11, 2014
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Daly/OJO Images, via Forbes.com; "10
Office Fashion Don'ts," by Leah Bourne)
Handling Inappropriate Attire at a Small Business
We all ...
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Posted on July 23, 2014
Prepare for a Work-Place Accident
Work place accidents are a fact of business life. No matter how well you train your staff on safety, the chance of...
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Posted on July 09, 2014
Grandmothering Extends Current Health Care Plans for Small Business
"Grandmothering" is the term the federal government now uses to extend non-Afford...
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Posted on July 08, 2014
What the National Labor Relations Rulings Means for You
Recent NLRB rulings should cause employers to take a second look at their employm...
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Posted on July 02, 2014
How Social Media Fits in the Workplace
Social media remains a hot topic for today’s businesses. Some companies restrict and police how employee...
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Posted on June 20, 2014
We would like to thank everyone who was able to come to our open house and celebrate our recent move. Special thanks to our sponsors and legendary golf icon, Hank Haney, for joining us.
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Posted on June 09, 2014
Navigating New Healthcare Requirements
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has over 11,000 pages and more than 1,300 regulations to further explain the...
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Posted on June 06, 2014
The Impact on Your Bottom Line
Workers' compensation claims impact your company’s bottom line and quickly become very expensive, especially for...
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Posted on May 27, 2014
Beware of Heat-Related Health Hazards
To avoid costly heat/humidity-related worksite emergencies, it is important to train your workers and supervi...
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Posted on May 12, 2014
Cal Turner Jr., former CEO of Dollar General, shared some advice about what he learned from his successes and failures in business.
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Posted on May 09, 2014
With a PEO partner, you can offer better employee benefits, recruit better employees, lower administrative costs, add dollars to your bottom line, and create safer work environments.
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Posted on May 08, 2014
What the ACA Adjusted Community Rating Means For You
Adjusted Community Rating (ACR) shifts how insurance companies calculate rates for "small grou...
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Posted on May 02, 2014
Cyber Security Risks are High
Cyber security is a growing concern for businesses of all sizes. The recent high-profile data breaches at major retaile...
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Posted on April 28, 2014
The unemployment rate continues to decline in the United States, adding fuel to the fire in an ever-competitive marketplace for talent. This leaves ma...
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Posted on April 17, 2014
Successful and Legal Internship Programs
In 2013, a federal district court ruled that the producers of the "Black Swan" movie violated federa...
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Posted on April 10, 2014
Like it or not, changes to group health insurance plans under the ACA affect what employers offer their employees. The ACA creates standards of accept...
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Posted on April 10, 2014
Plan for Summer Now and Make the Living Easy
Vacations are a much anticipated break from the stresses of work. Your employees look forward to the ...
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Posted on April 10, 2014
Here's what Century II's owner and president, Tena Mayberry, had to say.
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Posted on April 08, 2014
Why Choose a PTO Policy?
These days, more and more workers and companies appreciate the concept of a PTO policy instead of the old vacation day/s...
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Posted on March 31, 2014
Best Employee Benefit for Small Businesses to Offer
For a small business, offering a 401(k) is not only an employment benefit for employees, it is al...
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Posted on March 18, 2014
One morning, a frantic customer called our risk manager, asking, "OSHA is here. What do I do?" Fortunately for "Alice," a plant manager, our risk mana...
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Posted on March 17, 2014
As a business owner, you know that employee separations are necessary and costly. But you might not know that even voluntary resignations can effect y...
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Posted on March 12, 2014
A New Delay in the Play or Pay Rules
The federal government announced a delay in the "Play or Pay" provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable...
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Posted on March 06, 2014
Kelly Roy was one of the hosts for Waves of Williamson County's annual breakfast event and helped them to raise funds to support their life-changing programs.
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Posted on March 05, 2014
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) forces businesses to face new time keeping requirements for employees. The “Play or ...
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Posted on February 25, 2014
The Workplace Wellness Programs included in the ACA are part of a national strategy to improve wellness and combat chronic disease. The Act supports w...
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Posted on February 24, 2014
Did you know the federal government will actually pay you to hire certain individuals? The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a tax incentive progr...
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Posted on February 24, 2014
The use of structured interviews combined with valid assessments and well-defined job descriptions can increase your hiring quality significantly. Fol...
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Posted on February 06, 2014
Reading W-2 Forms
As tax season approaches, employers are required to issue W-2 tax forms to their workers. The W-2 has key information that determin...
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Posted on November 06, 2013
Since partnering with a fast food chain that employs over 370 workers in 40 different locations, we have trained them how to decrease costs related to...
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Posted on November 06, 2013
At Century II, we understand that as a small business owner, your money and your time are your most valuable assets. We’ve created a list of ite...
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Posted on November 06, 2013
Every year Century II gets inquiries about holiday gift-giving. To help your business prepare for the season, we’ve created a list of tips.
G...
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Posted on October 16, 2013
Small businesses that affiliate with PEOs experience better than overall marketplace results with lower than standard loss development rates. A new st...
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Posted on August 27, 2013
The July Shining Star Volunteer at Read to Succeed is Century II Sales Manager Thom Coats. Thom volunteered for several events and perform...
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Posted on August 27, 2013
Century II HR services are backed by an entire team of experts. We provide the expertise and peace of mind small business owners are looking for. You ...
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Posted on August 27, 2013
The government has announced the one year delay of Obamacare, so we can go back to how we always did things, right? …NOT NECESSARILY!
Wh...
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Posted on August 27, 2013
Due to Federally mandated changes, states are shifting responsibility for Unemployment Integrity to employers. After October 2013, employers wil...
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Posted on August 27, 2013
If you want to retain your top employees you have to make them a part of the company. Let them know how the business is doing. "Rock Stars" want...
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Posted on May 13, 2013
An initial concern for employers with telecommuters is getting a company representative to sign Section 2 of the new employee’s I-9. This is sup...
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Posted on May 13, 2013
Any kind of long-term, ongoing work arrangement is likely an employment relationship. However, there are three essential elements to making a definiti...
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Posted on May 13, 2013
The Obama administration recently revealed plans to delay additional health insurance options for small employers through the healthcare exchange prog...
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Posted on May 13, 2013
It seems sensible that you ought to be able to prevent your employees from making negative comments about your company – or other employees - on...
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Posted on February 12, 2013
Conducting a background check can take as little as 48 hours, or may take as long as a week. The cost is generally $60 - $80.
Best Practice: If th...
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Posted on February 12, 2013
Here are some best practices for complying with applicable federal laws and regulations during background checks:
Include a notice on your job...
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Posted on February 12, 2013
On page 9 of a special Media Planet insert in USA Today, special attention was given to how professional employer organizations can provide strat...
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Posted on December 18, 2012
Our President Tena Mayberry is a member of the Executive Leadership Team for the Nashville chapter of the American Heart Association. To suppo...
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Posted on December 18, 2012
To show our support for the American Heart Association, the CII team participates in National Wear Red Day benefiting the Go Red For Women movement. W...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
We’ve all heard humorous stories of holiday parties going awry – but such stores are no laughing matter for employers. Inappropriate emplo...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
No matter what your industry, you need to be savvy on how to stop performance issues. While it may be easier to ignore minor problems in the s...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
Healthcare reform is a hot topic for any business owner. However, not many understand the implications of opting in or out of the legislation’s ...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
Although many companies have dropped or significantly cut back employer-sponsored benefits in response to a difficult economy, they may soon discover ...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
Facing an OSHA inspection can be a tense, overwhelming prospect for any employer. However, Century II can help you be prepared and assist you ...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
The FMLA regulations do not address bad weather office closures per se. However, guidelines can be inferred from the following provisions of the regul...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
In some cases, exempt employees may be working from home during the weather event.
Some states allow employers to deduct the exempt employee&r...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
If the business remains open but employees cannot get to work because of the weather, consider the following:
You will need to consider your a...
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Posted on November 14, 2012
When your business closes for weather-related events, such as power outages, and sends employees home for the day, there are two sets of rules for pay...
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Posted on August 07, 2012
Learn critical steps for working safely in the heat.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Find out how the recent healthcare ruling will affect employers.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Learn how to improve retention by improving the employee's first experiences with the company.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Learn how to maximize productivity by engaging with employees.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Learn how timely rapport-building sessions can increase employee retention.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Understand how to avoid violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when doing routine criminal background checks.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Learn best practices for EEOC-compliant criminal background checks.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Learn about the new OSHA Hazard Communication standards.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Learn how to comply with NLRB guidance on employee use of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media.
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Posted on August 06, 2012
Placing the right people in the right positions is key to the success of your organization. But if you are using a “one size fits all” emp...
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Posted on June 09, 2012
Unfortunately, the current difficult economic times call for
increased vigilance to prevent workplace bullying. Downsizing, increased
responsibiliti...
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Posted on June 09, 2012
Studies show that nearly 80% of managers acknowledge that
bullying occurs in their organizations. Moreover 71% of bullies are
actually in positions ...
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Posted on June 09, 2012
As with any form of harassment, you should take all reports of bullying seriously and respond appropriately.
Please contact us for help pr...
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Posted on June 09, 2012
Looking for another good reason to hire veterans? The VOW to Hire Heroes Act provides employers with incentives to hire veterans:
A $...
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Posted on June 09, 2012
Learn how small business can avoid BIG personnel mistakes.
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Posted on June 09, 2012
A safe workplace is its own reward. But did you know it also confers a
competitive economic advantage? Maybe you do know this, but haven’t
rea...
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Posted on June 09, 2012
The
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has stopped the National Labor Relations
Board (NLRB) from enforcing the new notice-posting rule that was
schedul...
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Posted on June 08, 2012
Tornado Safety Is Your Responsibility
Each spring, severe weather, including tornadoes, can occur.
According to OSHA, you, the employer, are respons...
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Posted on June 08, 2012
Tena Mayberry has joined the board of the American Heart Association in Tennessee.
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Posted on June 08, 2012
Tennessee Head Coach Pat Summitt will address Century II and other members of the local Accelerant business development group on June 22, 2012.
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Posted on June 08, 2012
In April, Century II sponsored an art show for Waves, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a broad range of services for adults and children with developmental disabilities in Williamson County.
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Posted on June 08, 2012
Tena Mayberry, Century II President, and Kim Troup, Century II Vice President, witnessed Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam sign legislation this week pro...
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Posted on June 08, 2012
According to the Labor Relations Institute, the Department of Labor appears to be planning to implement new persuader reporting rules this August.
C...
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Posted on June 08, 2012
Employers and their employees are selecting health savings accounts (HSAs) in increasing numbers, according to Kathryn Mayer of BenefitsPro. These acc...
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Posted on June 08, 2012
If you discover your health insurance rate increase is significantly higher than expected, contact Century II. Our experts have the tools to find your...
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