Samantha Bond Richman has been advising business owners on the merits of outsourcing since 1990. Samantha worked to establish herself as a solid producer of business relationships with new introductions that were frequently fueled by satisfied client referral. She impressed her employers, and was invited to purchase limited stock ownership, and when the PEO company (then known as employee leasing) she worked for was sold, she went into business as an independent advisor. Her first company, S.B. Recommend was formed in 2002.
Sam Bond Benefit Group, Inc. helps employers explore the options available to employers seeking to upgrade their systems for payroll and employee administration, especially those seeking to explore a full-service professional employer organization (PEO). The right PEO can help with a secure, efficient payroll system that can transfer certain payroll tax liabilities.
States like New York and California are implementing new regulations regarding the disclosure of pay by employers. This pay transparency is upsetting to some employers, and workers as well.
In November of 2020, Floridian voters approved a gradual increase to the state’s minimum wage. Until September 29th, the minimum wage per hour was $10.00. As of September 30th, the rate goes to $11.00 per hour. Increases are mandated by the state constitutional amendment passed by voters, and are to occur at a rate of $1.00 per hour each year until reaching $15.00 per hour on September 30, 2026.
Many licensed professionals yearn to work for themselves, citing professional freedom as the inspiration. However, the reality of running their own practice seems wrought with a field of obstacles to overcome.
Samantha Bond Richman founder of Sam Bond Benefit Group was in attendance to celebrate this year’s Together We Roar Leadership Luncheon and Award ceremony, and to learn who among the many qualified nominees would win the competition she helped judge.
Choosing a new employee from a field of applicants may not seem like a big deal to many managers and business owners. However, making the first day, and the first few days feel like a warm and welcoming atmosphere will create lasting goodwill, and allow the new team member to feel like they belong.
Employers who focus on employee benefit have an advantage hiring and retaining quality employees to their teams. However, meeting employee satisfaction needs can be complicated, and keeping employees happy is necessary to keep customers happy.
Understanding the relationship between the PEO, the employer and the employee is crucial in evaluating the cost to benefit ratio under such an arrangement. All PEO companies are not alike and understanding the measurable differences is an important step for a firm considering the concept. Learn more about what is PEO and how they can help save time and money.
Keeping a team of employees engaged and productive is challenging, especially when some are working remotely. Here are some tips to improve employee engagement, and drive retention.
As an employer, salary negotiation is not a losing strategy and should be approached with a win-win outcome in mind in order to hire top notch talent in a competitive job market. Learn more.