The unconventional side of paid time off

By Brittany Llorente Media Marketing Associate   Most everyone wants some time off of work. Whether it is for a vacation, to spend time with family or to grieve properly, most employees strive to find that work-life balance. There are many types of paid time off...

Hiring remote employees? Make it easier on your team.

By Brittany Llorente Media Marketing Associate When I first started working for Greenshades, I had no idea what it was like to work remotely. I do not work in the Jacksonville office. I work from a quaint little town down in Vero Beach, about three hours south. I’m...

Understanding the W-2 form

By Brittany Llorente Media Marketing Associate   A few weeks ago, when I was getting ready to file my taxes, I looked over my husband’s W-2 form and started entering in the numbers. Starting at box one and going down through the list, entering in the required...

Envision 2016 in review

  Last week some of the Greenshades team went to the inaugural Envision event in New Orleans. After a week has gone by, our team had a bit of time to reflect on their experience. We asked them a few questions and this is what they had to say.   “My favorite...

Why a vacation benefits everyone

By Brittany Llorente Media Marketing Associate   There is always one person at your job that never seems to take a vacation. They are always there, day in and day out. Unfortunately, if you think that that person is the minority, you’re mistaken. The United...

Off to a conference? Be prepared.

By Brittany Llorente Media Marketing Associate   With the first of many conferences kicking off this week, we thought it would be a great time to share one of our secret weapons when it comes to conferences. We like to think that we are seasoned conference...

The benefits of employee perks

By Brittany Llorente Media Marketing Associate   Each business has different benefits for their employees. There are many benefits to an employer for providing these day-to-day perks. Employee engagement is not only a buzz word for employers and Human resource...

Vermont employers: Get ready for paid sick leave

By Brittany Llorente Media Marketing Associate   With a national push for paid sick leave gaining momentum, another state has fallen into the fold, requiring paid sick leave for employees employed in their state. During the state’s investigation into private...