32 episodes
My HR Buzz MyHRConcierge
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Hosted by Chris Cooley, this is a podcast about current HR topics and stories. Using a relatable and conversational platform, we break down the business of HR and employee issues while helping you avoid expensive risks.
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32. Understanding the employer benefits of Section 125 plans
My HRBuzz host, Chris Cooley speaks with Patti Reimer, Sales Executive of Value Added Products for BenefitMall about Section 125 plans and how they benefit employers.
Timestamps:
2:55 Learning About the Section 125 Plan
4:00 Are you taking your benefits pre-tax
5:45 Understanding the Restrictions to Section 125 -
31. Employee Retention – How To Screen for the Good Hire
In this episode we speak with Kim Lewis of MyHRScreens about employee retention and uncover the ways to ensure we are running the correct background checks to avoid costly turnover.
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30. Explaining Pay Transparency Laws – What Employers Should Know
Chris Cooley and HR expert Emily Frederick discuss pay transparency laws including what some states are requiring and how employers can prepare for pay transparency compliance.
Timestamps:
1:24 What does pay transparency mean for an employer?
1:45 What is the goal of pay transparency?
2:12 Why is it important to address pay inequity from an employer standpoint?
4:10 Consequences for employers if they don't comply?
7:04 Examples of the transparency process.
8:30 Multi-state hiring and how it is affected by pay equity and pay transparency laws. -
29. All About ACA 2022 Reporting for 2023.
In this episode Chris Cooley talks in detail about ACA reporting, including common misconceptions, affordability details and penalties.
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Timestamps:
1:25 About ACA Reporting common misconceptions
6:15 When are 1095 forms due this year?
13:35 All about affordability. Should you "Pay or Play?"
17:36 About penalities for 2023. What if I don't comply? -
28. You Can Still Receive Employee Retention Tax Credits. Don't Miss This!
Josh Brubaker with CTI joins Chris to discuss Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) and how employers can still take advantage of these lucrative credits.
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Timestamps:
3:05 Background on Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC). A look back at when this started and why.
4:56 How much money is this? Is it worth it? Yes, this is why...
9:06 Who is a good candidate? -
27. Discussing Senior Living Industry background checks with our guest from Grace Management.
In this episode, we talk about employee screening in the Senior Living industry.
Chris and Kim talk with our guest Suzy Hansmann, Sr. Vice President of Human Resources at Grace Management, Inc. about the importance of using the right process for background checks in the Senior Living industry.
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Timestamps:
2:39 What is the benefit of a comprehensive background check for the senior living industry?
3:44 Suzy discusses the specific screening tests she chooses and why.
5:26 How to operate within state mandated requirements, and why it is important to add a Federal check as well.
7:40 FBI fingerprints. Why they can't be the only background check you run.
10:20 Why it is important to partner with your screening company to benefit more.
12:38 The importance of easy background screening technology while hiring times are tough!