Overtime exemption rules and how they impact your business

By Chris Hadden, CPP Technical Sales Manager   We’ve been blogging about it, tweeting about it, and planning for it since Q3 2015. However, it still seems almost surreal that the overtime exemption rules are changing. Just a minor change? Certainly not. After the...

Things I learned from the paperless payroll chat

By Brittany Llorente Media Marketing Associate   On May 5, 2016, The American Payroll Association held one of their very popular Payroll Twitter Chats. As the self-proclaimed “Social Media Queen,” I do my best to actively participate in their chats. They are not...

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...

What to expect when you’re expecting

By Chris Hadden, CPP Technical Sales Manager My wife and I are expecting our first child this summer. While I am beyond excited, I’m also panicking just a bit. It is to be expected, right? While many of my waking minutes at this point are either preparing our house...

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...

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...