Lynne S. Goldman

HR / HCM

Accounting Today •

Is a PEO just what your clients need?

Many small companies can't afford an HR department or even an HR manager. HR is often one of many responsibilities handled by one person like a CFO or office manager.

At Worldwide Technologies, a 50-employee manufacturing facility in Franklin, Kentucky, Lindsey Tyler is that person. She works 80- and 90-hour weeks to manage the firm's accounting, human resources and more. To accomplish all this — including payroll, benefits, insurance, training, labor costs, workers compensation, hiring and ter
HR Executive •

Women in leadership: Breaking down internal, external barriers

It seems we have been tracking the progress of women leaders for decades. Much has been written, researched and thoughtfully discussed, and many organizations have put in place valuable programs that have helped women move up the ladder.

However—where are we now, 20-plus years into the 21st century? What are the barriers for women today? And how can individuals and organizations continue to move the needle?

Organizations today have varying degrees of introspection into the topic of women in le
Fast Company •

True equity requires a smart pay transparency strategy. Here’s how to build one

By the end of 2023, millions of Americans will live in a jurisdiction that requires employers to include a salary range in job advertisements. Already, a number of jurisdictions—including California, New York City, Colorado, and Washington—require this, and new laws will come into effect in New York state and other cities over the course of the year.

As employers adapt to these new laws, the goal is no longer just achieving baseline compliance. Rather, employers are increasingly focused on deve
HR Executive •

How employee resource groups can impact the bottom line

To achieve results and remain relevant, any organizational initiative must connect to and support business strategy. And to support and impact those goals in innovative ways, HR leaders must understand the objectives of the organization. Without this connection, the initiative won’t succeed. But if you link it to the overall business strategy, it becomes more sustainable. While this business-focused approach is oftentimes pragmatic, many diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, such as emplo
Planet Professional •

Flexibility Is A Key To Staffing Successfully

With the worst of COVID-19 seemingly past, many employers are reconsidering remote and hybrid work arrangements in favor of returning to the office (RTO). Some feel the face-to-face time helps build a stronger culture, idea generation and general camaraderie. Even though some high-profile companies are backtracking on remote work, many office-based organizations are still on the fence. However, much of the office workforce is not on the fence about flexible work arrangements. They’re all for it.
Employee Benefit News •

Improve employee engagement with tailored career paths

As employers continue to devote tremendous resources to recruiting, hiring and training new employees, retention has become more important than ever. Competitive pay and benefits are essential, as is offering flexible work arrangements. Beyond work-life integration, workers also want the opportunity to grow their skill set, to feel cared about and to feel a sense of purpose in their work. All of this leads to greater employee engagement and retention.

As they look for new ways to connect with t
Planet Professional •

How Mentoring Supports Gen Z

Graduation season is coming soon and with it a whole class of new workers. Gen Z is the popular moniker for these new hires. Born between 1997 and 2012, they are digitally-savvy having grown up with smartphones and social media. But this digital experience has come at a price. Due to the pandemic, this younger generation has spent most of their college years working remotely or in a hybrid arrangement. It’s taken a toll on their mental health and their social skills, according to experts. Soft s
Accounting Today •

How payroll can expand your client services

Payroll is often considered a value-added service for accountants. Accounting firms are looking for ways to keep in touch with their clients often and to advise them as much as they can, and payroll is a high-touch service that can accomplish this. For accountants looking to break into advisory services, payroll can be the entry point.

The pandemic demonstrated how much business owners need accountants who can do more than taxes. Paycheck Protection Program loans, a tight labor market, the hybr
Planet Technology •

Preparing for Your Next Creative Role

With the flux in the economy and labor market, many creative professionals are looking for new opportunities. If you are in between jobs or just interested in moving your career in a new direction, there are several actions you can take to get ready for that next position.

If you’re like many people, you’ve probably put off refreshing your resume or updating your portfolio. It can feel daunting, but take it a little bit at a time. If you’ve been in a job for a while, it’s easy to get a little s
Planet Professional •

7 Reasons to Seek Onsite Contract Work

Contract work is finally coming into its own. Once considered second choice to a permanent full-time job, many workers are choosing to work on a contract basis for a variety of reasons. The number of independent workers has increased tremendously – 69% since the beginning of the pandemic, according to MBO Partners. An uncertain economy has also increased the number of employers looking for contract employees. In a January 2023 survey of 1,000 employers, ResumeBuilder.com reported that one third
Employee Benefit News •

SECURE 2.0 creates new retirement saving incentives for employers and employees

Americans are not saving enough for retirement. A survey in October 2022 found that 55% of Americans said they are behind in their retirement savings and almost 35% said they are "significantly behind." Even more alarming, 71% of Baby Boomers report being short on retirement funds.

Certainly, inflation has contributed to these outcomes because employees have less , but this has been a trend for some time. Many Americans don't realize how much money they need to live comfortably in retirement. A
CPA Practice Advisor •

How Firms Can Use Payroll to Build Trust with Clients

Accountants have more tools at their fingertips to grow their advisory services than ever before, and the pandemic underlined the importance of using those tools to help their clients. Today’s accountants are helping their clients navigate a rapidly changing labor and regulatory landscape. PPP loans, a tight talent market, the hybrid workplace, and changing tax laws are all combining to put incredible pressure on small- to medium-size businesses. As a result, expectations are changing for accoun
HR Executive •

Stressed workers? Look to a financial wellness ecosystem

Two-plus years of the pandemic and its continued impact on the economy are making workers more financially stressed than ever. According to a study by ADP, 60% of workers across all income brackets are at least somewhat stressed by their finances. This trend remains consistent across all income levels, with 44% of earners making at least $75,000 saying they are at least somewhat impacted by financial stress.

Another study by ADP reported that 75% of employees want to work for a company that car
InformationWeek •

How Data Can Drive Skills Development and Performance

One of the best parts of my job is imagining new ways for data to transform the way businesses and people work, and the growth they achieve. The ability of data to power performance is true no matter what your field. Take, for instance, Patrick Cantlay, who at age 30, is an eight-time PGA TOUR winner. On the golf course, he’s described as focused and down to business -- “linear, direct, cerebral” are some of the words used. Data is key to his game. Cantlay relies heavily on his caddy, for instan
Planet Professional •

Recruiting and Retaining Millennials and Gen Z

Finding the best talent and holding onto to them has become the Holy Grail. The turmoil in the job market – even with fears of a recession – continues. The cost of recruitment is high and the cost of turnover even higher, especially when you consider how long it takes an employee to be trained and productive. The New York Times reports that the impact turnover is having on productivity is a major factor in a lagging economy.

Let’s look at our present workforce. Millennials, age 26-41, represent
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insightfulaccountant.com •

Voice of the Employee

Today's employers face growing challenges to maintaining an engaged, productive workforce. In a continuously shifting labor market with employees demanding more in terms of flexibility and compensation, it is a critical time for employers to build connections with their workforce.

But to retain your best talent, you need to know what they are thinking and feeling. According to ADP Research Institute (ADPRI), weekly connections between leaders and their workers can increase the likelihood of eng
Crain's New York Business •

Op-ed: What employers need to know about the new pay-transparency law

Why do we need another anti discrimination law?

As recently as 2020, American women earned only 84% of what American men earned, the Pew Research Center reported. Black women earned 58% of what non-Hispanic white men took home, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

The legislative impetus behind pay transparency is to remove gaps that are not justified by skill, experience or other legitimate basis. The City Council’s stated goal in passing the bill was that increased transparency throu
Nasdaq •

How Pay Transparency Leads to Pay Equity

Achieving true pay equity in the workplace is an evolving process. Over the years, federal and state laws have tried numerous approaches to addressing inequitable pay practices. In addition to federal equal pay regulations, almost every state has their own equal pay laws, requiring equal pay for equal work or equal pay for “similarly situated” employees. More recently, laws have been enacted to prohibit wage secrecy, and to break a chain of unequal pay by prohibiting employers from asking applic
MIT Sloan Management Review •

People Leaders Need Data-Driven Technology Too

Data can help companies better understand and improve the employee experience, leading to a more productive workforce.

Our behavior at work is changing. While this has been a constant for as long as people have been working, the pace of change has accelerated tremendously over the past few years.

The pandemic permanently shifted traditional expectations of the workplace and prompted workers to begin rethinking the notion of job security and how work meaningfully fits into their lives. The resu
Nasdaq •

Bridging the talent gap with data-driven technology

With their priorities shifted by the pandemic, today’s workforce wants more from their employers, including greater flexibility, better work-life integration and a heightened focus on diversity, equity and inclusion – and they are willing to make a change to get what they want. We’ve seen more workers re-evaluating their place of employment, with seven in 10 workers saying they’ve considered a career move in the past year. Despite anecdotes to the contrary, we remain in a tight labor market, and the best way to get in front of the ongoing hiring challenge is to start by holding onto your experienced workers. By leveraging new data-driven technologies to create engaging work environments, today’s business leaders can confidently bridge the talent gap and create a more engaged workforce.
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