By Peter Limone, President & CFO Like an old house with a dozen additions, U.S. employment law is a hodgepodge of regulations. Acts have been tacked on over the years, but the foundation upon which everything rests is the Fair Labor Standards Act. Last fall, the Obama administration’s Department of Labor chose to give the…

Delivery truck drivers, accountants, software developers…even mystery shoppers.  The booming gig economy is rapidly changing how many workers make money.  Nearly 54 million Americans participated in some form of independent work in 2015.  That’s more than 33 percent of the entire U.S. workforce! In fact, some researchers project that half of the working U.S. population…

Sara Jensen, VP Business Development In life, you get what you pay for. Whether you bought a cheap trash bag that broke on your way to the dumpster or off-brand ice cream instead of your favorite brand, you’ve probably learned this lesson firsthand. Still, it’s tempting to skimp on quality to save money, and HR…

Companies that want to stay competitive outsource their HR and payroll functions to an employer of record (EOR). Learn five reasons why, then partner with IES as your EOR. Utilize Current Technology At IES, we provide top-notch HR and payroll professionals with access to the latest technology for all your HR and payroll needs. This…

Dealing with piles of paperwork for your HR, payroll and other back-office functions is a thing of the past. Learn how partnering with Innovative Employee Solutions will save you time on paperwork and provide additional benefits by acting as your employer of record. Cloud Hiring/Payrolling Services With IES’s cloud payrolling services, our Recruiter Portal provides…

Employing “road warriors” who live in one state and work in another can result in complicated tax obligations. Fortunately, you don’t have to handle them yourself. Partner with Innovative Employee Solutions as your international employer of record, and leave the complex tax issues to us. Variations in Income Tax Requirements  Because states have different requirements…

Top customer service is one reason customers continue giving a company their business. Find out how your company can provide superior customer service just as Innovative Employee Solutions does. Meet Customers’ Needs Customer service professionals are typically the only way customers have of contacting a company with questions or issues. Because customers are spending their…

Although your company may depend on contingent workers for reaching its goals, managing those workers is extremely time-consuming and challenging. Find out how you can more easily manage a contingent workforce by partnering with Innovative Employee Solutions as your employer of record (EOR). Save Money  Working with an EOR reduces your overhead, administrative expenses and…

Onboarding fulfills many purposes within your organization. Your new hires not only learn the skills and information necessary for fulfilling their responsibilities, but also learn to become productive workers who remain with your company longer. Find out how to effectively build an onboarding program that benefits your new employees as well as your business. Expand…

As a business owner, payrolling can be one of your most time-consuming responsibilities. Even the smallest error may result in IRS fines or potential lawsuits. Don’t spend any more of your valuable time processing payroll. Outsource your payrolling tasks to Innovative Employee Solutions instead. Timekeeping  Timekeeping can be tedious work. You have to determine exactly…