--- title: HR, Payroll and Benefits Blog (12) description: Looking for answers to your payroll, benefits, and HR questions? Check out our blog for the latest industry news. (12) --- [![CPS Logo_rgb-2](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/CPS%20Logo_rgb-2.svg "CPS Logo_rgb-2")](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com) - Solutions - - [Payroll Payroll tax filing, automated and integrated processing, paperless reporting and more.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-outsourcing) - [Talent Management Personalized recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training and offboarding.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/talent-management) - [HR Solutions HR support, handbook development, training, safety and compliance — all the daily tasks of people management.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hr-outsourcing) - - [Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, retirement, workman’s comp and pre-tax savings plans.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-benefits) - [Time & Attendance Integrated time and attendance tracking, PTO request and accrual management, scheduling and reporting.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/time-and-attendance) - [Employee Engagement Custom experiences designed to attract, engage, and retain talent to get the best from your staff.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-engagement) - - See How It Works - ![Executive Dashboard](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021%20Website%20Update%20Images/Images/Nav-Demo-Thumbnail.png?width=250&name=Nav-Demo-Thumbnail.png) - [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1885176/b949a8d0-722d-43f0-bed8-a62983a06b31.png)](https://resources.completepayrollsolutions.com/demo-request) - Who We Serve - - [Startups Start strong with personal service that will grow with you as you scale your business.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-and-hr-startups) - [Small & Medium Businesses Grow and evolve with strategic guidance and all-in-one solutions for payroll, HR and benefits.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/small-medium-business-payroll-benefits) - [Large & Enterprise Businesses Discover custom systems and integrations with industry-leading technology to help reduce administrative burden and increase your bottom line.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-and-hr-outsourcing-large-business) - - [Industries Get an experienced partner with the insider info you need to stay compliant and ahead of the curve.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/who-we-serve) - [Our Partners Close relationships with top-tier companies within their industries.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/partnerships) - Resources - - [Blog Smart articles and lots of answers to your most asked questions.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog) - [Learning Center In-depth resources designed to make your payroll, HR, and benefits experience easier.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/resources) - [Employee, Federal & State Forms Up-to-date documents and links at your fingertips.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-federal-state-forms) - - [Tax Guide & Calendar](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2023TaxCalendar_FINAL_20230103.pdf) - [![Tax Guide & Calendar](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023%20Tax%20Calendar%20Image.png?width=200&name=2023%20Tax%20Calendar%20Image.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2023TaxCalendar_FINAL_20230103.pdf) - Who We Are - - [Contact Speak with an industry expert or connect with your CPS Consultant.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/contact-us) - [About Us CPS is your *people partner*. Find out what that means.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/about-us) - - [Careers Join CPS and become one of our people.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/careers/) - [Data Security & Privacy Details about how we protect the privacy of your business and employees.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/data-security) - [CPS Data Events](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2025-announcements/cps-web-notification-event-20250310%5B87%5D.pdf) - [Contact](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/contact-us) - [Login](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/portal) # All Blog Posts ## [The Best HR Consulting Companies To Consider For Your Business](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/best-hr-consulting-companies) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - June 9 2022 [![Three people sit working at their desks in a work pod.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The-Best-HR-Consulting-Companies-To-Consider-For-Your-Business.jpg?width=500&name=The-Best-HR-Consulting-Companies-To-Consider-For-Your-Business.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/best-hr-consulting-companies) Whether you’re looking for help with HR tasks for the first time to ease your administrative burden, engage your workforce, and stay compliant with la... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/best-hr-consulting-companies) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [HR Consulting](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-consulting) , [HR Outsourcing](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-outsourcing) ## [State Mandated Retirement Plans Vs. Employer Sponsored 401k Plans](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/state-mandated-retirement-plans-401k) by [Kevin Schuler](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/kevin-schuler) - June 7 2022 [![A person sits down with their arms crossed typing on their laptop.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/401k.png?width=500&name=401k.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/state-mandated-retirement-plans-401k) If you’re thinking about offering retirement benefits to elevate your benefits package and boost recruitment and retention, you can choose from a lot ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/state-mandated-retirement-plans-401k) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [401(K)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/401k) , [Retirement](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/retirement) ## [Top 5 Signs You May Need To Outsource HR Functions For Your Business](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/signs-to-outsource-hr) by [Karen Pereira](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karen-pereira) - June 2 2022 [![A group of people sit around a conference table having a discussion while on their laptops.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HR%20Outsourcing.png?width=500&name=HR%20Outsourcing.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/signs-to-outsource-hr) As a business owner, you may be handling HR yourself or tapping an employee with other responsibilities to take it on. You’ve likely realized it requi... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/signs-to-outsource-hr) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [HR Outsourcing](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-outsourcing) ## [The Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Work Week (& More Facts for Employers)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/4-day-work-week) by [Rayna Grenon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/rayna-grenon) - May 26 2022 [![A open floor plan office with people scattered throughout working at their computers. ](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-a-4-Day-Work-Week.jpg?width=500&name=The-Pros-and-Cons-of-a-4-Day-Work-Week.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/4-day-work-week) While only 15% of US employers offer a 32-hour, 4-day work week, that figure is on the rise. From a global movement called the “4 Day Week Global prog... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/4-day-work-week) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [HR Trends](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-trends) ## [What Is An ICHRA? An Employer’s Guide To Individual Coverage HRAs](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/guide-to-ichra) by [Kim Vadnais](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/kim-vadnais) - May 24 2022 [![A person sits on a couch with their laptop on their lap while also on their cell phone. ](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ICHRA.png?width=500&name=ICHRA.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/guide-to-ichra) With rising costs year after year, covering healthcare expenses can be increasingly challenging. Yet health insurance remains one of the most sought-a... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/guide-to-ichra) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [HRA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hra) , [ICHRA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/ichra) , [Pre-Tax Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/pre-tax-benefits) ## [The Great Reshuffle: How To Adapt to Today’s Changing Work Environment](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/the-great-reshuffle) by [Michael Pettengill](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/michael-pettengill) - May 19 2022 [![A person sits at a tables working on their laptop in a cafe. ](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Great%20Reshuffle.png?width=500&name=Great%20Reshuffle.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/the-great-reshuffle) If you’re like most businesses, you’ve probably noticed new – or missing – employees. Change is literally afoot in the American workplace. In fact, ne... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/the-great-reshuffle) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [HR Trends](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-trends) ## [A Guide To Nonprofit Payroll: Everything Your Business Needs To Know](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/nonprofit-payroll) by [Brian Long](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/brian-long) - May 17 2022 [![Two people are in focus giving one another a fist bump, while others are walking past around them.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nonprofit%20Payroll.png?width=500&name=Nonprofit%20Payroll.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/nonprofit-payroll) As a nonprofit, your mission is your priority. However, if you’re like most nonprofits, you’ve likely noticed there are a lot of other things to worry... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/nonprofit-payroll) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Nonprofit](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/nonprofit) ## [What's The Difference Between Hard and Soft Skills?](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/hard-and-soft-skills) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - May 12 2022 [![Two people working on a laptop while sitting next to one another on a couch. ](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hard%20and%20soft%20skills.png?width=500&name=hard%20and%20soft%20skills.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/hard-and-soft-skills) It’s not easy to know which employees will lead in performance and productivity when you’re hiring, especially because everyone has different talents ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/hard-and-soft-skills) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Employee Engagement](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/employee-engagement) ## [Age Diversity In The Workplace: A Guide To An Inclusive Organization](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/age-diversity-in-the-workplace) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - May 5 2022 [![Age Diversity In The Workplace](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/CPS-Age-Diversity-In-The-Workplace.jpg?width=500&name=CPS-Age-Diversity-In-The-Workplace.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/age-diversity-in-the-workplace) Is your organization maintaining age diversity in the workplace? If you’re like many companies, you may not know the answer to that question! That’s b... 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