--- title: HR, Payroll and Benefits Blog (6) description: Looking for answers to your payroll, benefits, and HR questions? Check out our blog for the latest industry news. (6) --- [![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 ## [HR Consulting Packages With CPS: What Are Your Options?](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cps-hr-consulting-packages) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - February 16 2023 [![A person sits on their computer taking a video call.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HR-Consulting-Packages-With-CPS.jpg?width=500&name=HR-Consulting-Packages-With-CPS.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cps-hr-consulting-packages) If you’re like many companies and have decided to outsource HR to an outside provider to help ease the burden on your staff and keep your company in c... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cps-hr-consulting-packages) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [CPS](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/cps) , [HR Consulting](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-consulting) , [HR Outsourcing](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-outsourcing) ## [COBRA Administration for Employers (+What Makes A Good Administrator)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cobra-administration-guide-for-employers) by [Kim Vadnais](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/kim-vadnais) - February 14 2023 [![Woman on a computer doing research ](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/COBRA-Administration-for-Employers.jpg?width=500&name=COBRA-Administration-for-Employers.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cobra-administration-guide-for-employers) If your company has 20 or more employees and you provide a group health plan, you probably already know that you have to offer Consolidated Omnibus Bu... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cobra-administration-guide-for-employers) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [Health Insurance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/health-insurance) , [COBRA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/cobra) ## [Top 10 Payroll Mistakes (+Their Impact & How You Can Avoid Them)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/top-payroll-mistakes-for-businesses) by [David Broyles](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/david-broyles) - February 9 2023 [![Man at his desk working on his computer.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Payroll%20Mistakes%20Blog%20Post-1%20(5)-1.png?width=500&name=Payroll%20Mistakes%20Blog%20Post-1%20(5)-1.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/top-payroll-mistakes-for-businesses) Fromerrors experienced by 1 in 4 employees to late paychecks at 32% of smaller businesses it’s clear payroll mistakes happen. As a business owner, mis... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/top-payroll-mistakes-for-businesses) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) ## [The Top Benefits of Employee Engagement & Its Importance For Your Team](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/benefits-of-employee-engagement) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - February 7 2023 [![Employees engaged in a collaborative conversation during a work meeting](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The-Top-Benefits-of-Employee-Engagement.jpg?width=500&name=The-Top-Benefits-of-Employee-Engagement.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/benefits-of-employee-engagement) If you’re in the same position as many businesses today, employee retention is a growing concern for your organization. You know the issue can impact ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/benefits-of-employee-engagement) 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) ## [Selecting A COBRA Administrator: Are CPS’ Offerings Right For You?](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cobra-administrator-cps) by [Nickolas Gionis](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/nickolas-gionis) - February 2 2023 [![People work at their desks in a modern style office.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CPS%20COBRA%20Blog.png?width=500&name=CPS%20COBRA%20Blog.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cobra-administrator-cps) If you have 20 or more employees, you need to offer Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) coverage. And with a tax penalty of $110 pe... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/cobra-administrator-cps) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [Health Insurance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/health-insurance) , [COBRA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/cobra) ## [What Is A W-2 Form? Facts, Figures, & Filing Deadlines For Employers](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/what-is-a-w-2-form) by [Michael Pettengill](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/michael-pettengill) - January 31 2023 [![A person sits typing on their computer with their hand rested on their chin.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/w2%20blog%20I-3.png?width=500&name=w2%20blog%20I-3.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/what-is-a-w-2-form) Between reporting requirements and payments, tax season can be overwhelming for employers. And one of the first things your company will need to worry... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/what-is-a-w-2-form) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [W-2](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/w-2) , [Tax](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/tax) ## [HSA or FSA? A Guide To Choosing The Best Option For Your Business](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/hsa-or-fsa) by [Nickolas Gionis](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/nickolas-gionis) - January 26 2023 [![A single US Dollar bill that depicts a George Washington portrait](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20Specs1.26.png?width=500&name=Blog%20Image%20Specs1.26.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/hsa-or-fsa) If you’re like many employers, providing employees with affordable healthcare benefits is top of mind. However, with employer healthcare costs expecte... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/hsa-or-fsa) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [FSA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/fsa) , [HSA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hsa) , [Pre-Tax Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/pre-tax-benefits) ## [What Baby Boomers Retiring Means For Your Workforce & How To Prepare](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/baby-boomers-retiring) by [Debra Swift, MBA, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/debra-swift) - January 24 2023 [![An older woman smiling at a younger woman.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BOOMERblogII.png?width=500&name=BOOMERblogII.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/baby-boomers-retiring) Withbaby boomers making up 25% of today’s workforce, it’s likely you have some members of this generation in your company. And if you do, you may be w... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/baby-boomers-retiring) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Age Diversity](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/age-diversity) , [HR Trends](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-trends) ## [FSA Administration For Employers: Compliance & Guidelines](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/fsa-administration) by [Kevin Schuler](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/kevin-schuler) - January 19 2023 [![A wallet containing money, specifically the United States currency.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Image%201.19%20final-1.png?width=500&name=Blog%20Image%201.19%20final-1.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/fsa-administration) As a pre-tax account that allows employees to cover qualified healthcare expenses, a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can be a good way to boost your e... 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