Women Leaders of Netchex: LaShawn Davis, Tax Manager
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, which also advocates for accelerating gender parity. This year’s theme is #EachforEqual through celebrating women’s achievement, raising awareness against bias, and taking action for equality. To recognize this important day, we’ll be celebrating some of our […]
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Coronavirus and Beyond: Business Continuity Plans, Remote Work, Paycards, and Prevention
The old saying, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail,” can be applied to countless situations when running a business. There are so many things that a company’s C-suite and HR team must think about before it is too late. But one of the most crucial strategies that must be in place—but is […]
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What is the SECURE Act? And How Will It Change (or Help Start) Your Company’s Retirement Plan?
February 13, 2020 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 55% of adults participate in a workplace retirement plan. And even those who do participate are often not investing nearly enough each month to ensure a comfortable retirement—as revealed in a separate survey, which showed the median 401(k) balance for those ages […]
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HR Technology Integration – Why It Matters and Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore It
Workplace integration is a trending topic throughout the business world, and HR technology is no different. It is more than just implementing new technology, but making sure everything is integrated. Today’s HR workforce is already looking towards the future and forcing companies to make integration a priority. An overwhelming majority of workers (87%) think integrating […]
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The Changing Landscape: Preparing Your Company
The last few years have seen a significant shift in privacy—and the next few years are guaranteed to see more efforts on that front. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) kicked things off in May 2018 with a global reach to protect EU citizens’ data. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is set to […]
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After Improper Payroll Management, NOLA Restaurant Ordered to Pay Back Wages
Having your headquarters in the New Orleans metro area certainly does have its perks. The music, culture, history, and laissez-faire attitude are all enviable, but nothing tops the local food scene. With gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys, beignets, and more always at our fingertips, it is a miracle any of us get any work done at all. […]
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How Outsourcing Payroll & HR Support Can Help Nonprofits Overcome Major HR Obstacles
Working in the nonprofit sector can be simultaneously rewarding and frustrating. The people you work with and the rewarding nature of the work are often among highlights, while the bureaucracy and all the restrictions that come along with it are near the bottom. Additionally, because nonprofits are funded primarily by various grants and generous donations, […]
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Safe and Secure: How to Find a Trustworthy Payroll Company
In light of the recent IOIPay and MyPayrollHR scandals, it is understandable that many businesses are nervous about allowing a third-party to handle your payroll. With a few simple steps, you can perform your own due diligence to determine whether they are a reliable company and up to the task of meeting your needs. Oversight is, perhaps, […]
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DOL Updates Federal Overtime Rules: Key Takeaways and HR Next Steps
Hard work apparently does pay off—as 1.3 million American workers will soon be newly eligible for overtime pay. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will publish a final overtime rule, which will update the earnings thresholds necessary to exempt employees from the Fair Labor Standard’s Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and […]
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Netchex Named to LSU100, a List of the Fastest-Growing Alumni-Owned Businesses in the World
Founded in 2003 by a pair of Louisiana State University graduates, Netchex has always valued a strong sense of community and family. The LSU community, and people of Louisiana in general, have always been like family, including our first clients over a decade ago to some of our biggest clients today. From forging new and […]
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Protect Your Company: Beware of Payroll Phishing Scams
While many tech companies employ safeguards around clients’ data, protecting this data is a shared responsibility. Reviewing and sharing resources (such as this article) with your organization are great ways to help ensure you are doing everything you can to protect your data. Working together to protect data is the only way to truly keep […]
Read ArticleThe What, How, Why, and Who of Paycards
The What, How, Why, and Who of Payroll Cards September 9, 2019 Options, options, options. Employees today expect more options to be available to them in every aspect of the workplace. With scheduling, time off, and health benefits, the allure of options has moved to the forefront of employee recruitment and retention conversations. New options […]
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