Accruals 101
Benefit accruals may seem simple… But if not set up properly, they can easily result in numerous errors and a huge headache for your HR team. Working with a wide range of companies, we know how many different ways accruals…
Read More 5 Employer Questions About COVID Vaccinations
Vaccines, masks, and mandates–oh my! With daily updates coming out about the increased dangers of the COVID-19 Delta Variant, the CDC and workplaces across the country are again reviewing their policies to keep workers safe. In this article, our HR Team…
Read More Your PTO & Vacation Questions Answered
With summer in full swing, most employers are receiving an influx of time off requests as workers plan their summer vacations. Unfortunately, this can lead to a whole laundry list of HR and compliance questions as you navigate what you…
Read More SDP Client Spotlight: The Goddard Schools at McKinney
Change can be scary. But more often than not, taking a step out of our comfort zones is incredibly rewarding. For this month’s SDP Client Spotlight, we sat down with one of our clients who has done exactly that: Robbin…
Read More eAlert: CA Penalty Pay Based on Regular Rate of Pay
On July 15, 2021, the California Supreme Court issued a new decision regarding penalty pay calculations. Under the decision, employers must use the same method to determine regular rate of compensation for penalty pay as they do to determine the…
Read More 5 Files To Have For Every Employee
One question our HR Team hears all the time is “How should I organize my employee files?” We recommend having five separate files for each employee. Here’s what those files are and the employee information to keep in each one. 1.…
Read More 6 Tips To Boost Employee Morale With SDP Connect
Given the current hiring challenges facing most employers today, employee retention should be one of your HR department’s top priorities. Dips in morale–if not managed carefully–can destroy your company culture. As a result, you can risk losing your best employees.…
Read More What is HR Compliance?
Running a business comes with no shortage of perks: the freedom to be your own boss, invest in an idea, steer its trajectory, and, with a little luck, create wealth. It has its challenges, though. Competition may be fierce. Demand…
Read More SDP Client Spotlight: We Olive & Wine Bar
It’s easy to dream about owning your own business. Making it happen, though? Not so easy. Unfortunately, we often psych ourselves out with fears or lack of confidence, stifling our dreams before they can ever come true. For this month’s…
Read More How to Make Online Training Effective & Successful Long-Term
Online training can be a very useful tool for developing talent. However, it can also end up being a waste of time and resources, even if the content and presentation are good. The difference between effective and ineffective training often…
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