By Trüpp Organizations today face a difficult balancing act. Leaders are tasked with enhancing workplace productivity, reaching challenging business targets, and staying competitive amid economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, employees are increasingly experiencing chronic stress, heavier workloads, and ongoing change. For [...]
By Trüpp HR compliance risks continue to rise as employment laws expand, employee expectations evolve, and enforcement activity increases across federal, state, and local agencies. For HR leaders, CHROs, founders, and executives, compliance is no longer a checklist exercise. [...]
By Trüpp HR Compliance and performance as business tools, not paperwork Many organizations continue to see HR compliance and performance management as just administrative tasks: yearly updates, chasing signatures, training completion reports, and filing forms "just in case.” The [...]
By Trüpp The role of the HR leader has evolved dramatically over the past few years. Once focused mainly on policies and compliance, today’s leaders now play a central role in business strategy, culture, and organizational agility. As industries [...]
By Trüpp Advances in technology and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how work gets done, redefining not just roles but the very skills organizations need to thrive. At the same time, employees are rethinking what they [...]
By Trüpp Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming HR operations by automating tasks, improving efficiency, and reducing administrative burdens. However, when it comes to the backbone of HR, compliance with employment laws, the stakes are very high. HR decisions directly [...]
Navigating the complexities of multi-state employment laws and maintaining HR compliance can be a daunting task. With regulations varying significantly across federal, state, and local levels, managing HR compliance for a multi-state workforce is particularly challenging. Employers and HR [...]
By Derek Tracy, MBA, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Associate VP of HR Consulting Services In 2019, the World Health Organization classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon with a direct link to diseases that are a workplace hazard, validating what many [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. Open Enrollment season is almost upon us. Typically, this is a challenging time for HR professionals. A lot of effort goes into reviewing, selecting, and coordinating benefits and creating an open enrollment plan. All too [...]
By Derek Tracy, HR Services Manager HR is critical yet complicated for both large and small businesses alike. Traditionally thought of as an administrative function focused on transactional issues like employee relations, pay raises, and health insurance, HR has not [...]
Organizations have adapted their operations to accommodate recent changes in the way we do business. Because of these changes, leaders and key stakeholders have had to rethink their human resources strategy to address significant HR gaps that have emerged. [...]
Have you been tasked with managing the entire HR function for your organization? You may be feeling overwhelmed by the workload or uncertain that you have all the essential bases covered. Whether you are an HR professional with little [...]
A vision to help businesses succeed | 2011 It all started with an idea, helping small businesses succeed. What if we could increase the chances for small businesses to beat the odds by providing strategic HR expertise, [...]
As we reach the one-year anniversary of the global pandemic's start, many businesses have settled into a routine that has changed their business framework. It is crucial to reflect on how this new framework impacts your Human Resources program. [...]
By Andrea LaPlant, PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Services Manager at Trüpp Over the last 20 years, we've become increasingly dependent on technology for business operations. Technology provides improved connectivity, streamlined and efficient processes, and makes everyone's job easier. However, our [...]
Ten things employers need to know about administering FFCRA leave By Andrea LaPlant, PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Services Manager at Trüpp Implementation of the FFCRA has caused a great deal of confusion for employers and has consequently undergone some clarifications. [...]
By Andrea LaPlant, PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Services Manager at Trüpp It’s been a busy year for HR professionals who are trying to navigate the coronavirus pandemic for their organizations. Many businesses transitioned their workforce from in-office operations to remote [...]
By Andrea LaPlant, PHR, SHRM-CP, HR Services Manager at Trüpp Effective Human Resources management is vital to the success of an organization. As employers assess business continuity during the ongoing pandemic and plan for what their business will look [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. Kickstarter recently announced that it would be unionizing, making it the first-ever tech company to unionize white collar workers. The historic decision was approved by a vote of 46 to 37 and could change the [...]
By Audra Hedberg, HR Compliance Consultant, Trüpp. Misclassification of employees is costly In light of the U.S. DOL releasing its final rule amending the overtime provisions of the FLSA, now is a good time to carefully review how your [...]
By Wayne Smith, Trüpp. 3 things to consider before selecting a PEO Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) are on the rise as an alternative HR solution for small to mid-sized businesses. […]
By Katy Reif, HR Business Partner, Trüpp. Performance management is a common topic I get asked about as an HR professional. We’ve found that many employers, even if they give lip service to a performance management program, fail to [...]
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By Trüpp's Benefits Outsourcing Team All employers want to ensure their benefits dollars are invested wisely and that employees can easily understand and use their benefits. While cost may be the primary consideration, there are additional factors that go [...]
By Kylie Artz, Shared Services Manager, Trüpp. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) benefit both the employee and the employer! FSA benefits allow employees to set aside tax-free dollars for use throughout the year on qualified expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs. The [...]
By Jessica Spellins, Trüpp. When making compensation decisions, you’ve likely heard—and perhaps used the phrase, “it depends." Do we cover moving expenses? It depends. Can we factor in additional education when setting pay? It depends. Does position ‘X' qualify [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Payroll administration is notorious for being one of the more high-pressure aspects of Human Resources. Employee pay has an immediate and direct impact on people’s lives. A small mistake can have a significant ripple effect, [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Trüpp announces the recent launch of its online harassment training course that meets the training requirements of the newly implemented New York State and New York City anti-sexual harassment laws. Trüpp’s New York Anti-Sexual Harassment training [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. For many of us, there seems to never be enough hours in a day to get things done. Fortunately, there are tools and techniques to help us be more productive, stay more engaged, and ultimately get [...]
Portland, Oregon – September 14, 2017 – Trupp HR, Inc., a human resources solutions company, is pleased to announce it has made the Portland Business Journal’s list of Top 50 Women-Owned Businesses in the Portland metro area for the third consecutive year. [...]
By Wayne Smith, Trüpp. Remember when employment law was easy? OK, so maybe it was never easy, per se, but at least you could build out a set of policies, treat your employees well, avoid a few common pitfalls, and [...]
Oregon transient lodging tax will temporarily increase from 1% to 1.8% beginning July 1, 2016. This temporary lodging tax has been designed to create a $25 million-subsidy, earmarked for the 2021 World Track and Field Championships in Eugene. The tax will take [...]
Trupp HR is proud to once again be named among Portland Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private 100 Companies in Oregon. Trupp HR attended our second annual Portland Business Journal award ceremony for the Fastest Growing Private 100 Companies in Oregon. [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. In a survey of HR Outsourcing habits, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) found the top three reasons companies choose to outsource HR include: Saving money Focusing more on strategy Improving compliance With over [...]
The winners of the 2015 Startup PDX Challenge have officially been announced! The Portland Development Commission (PDC) has announced the 2015 Startup PDX Challenge winners. Trupp HR has proudly sponsored the Startup PDX Challenge for the last 3 years. This [...]
Important employment and workplace considerations to accomplish for the month of November. Prepare for the winter weather Review your inclement weather policy and make any necessary adjustments. Be sure employees are up-to-date on how it works and what to expect. Learn More [...]
The Portland Development Commission's (PDC) has launched the 2015 Startup PDX: Challenge. Startup PDX: Challenge is an annual competition designed to connect startups to Portland’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem and assist the businesses for one year through their early stage growth. [...]
Trupp HR is proud to be named among Portland Business Journal's Fastest Growing Private 100 Companies in Oregon. We are truly blessed by this great honor and are especially thankful to our esteemed clients who have entrusted us to assist with their HR needs [...]
Welcome to the Trupp HR Legal Corner designed to keep business leaders informed of critical employment legislation and case law. 2016 DOL budget requests increased employment services 2016 budget request for the Department of Labor (DOL) includes funding to increase [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. The Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) industry continues to be one of the fastest developing outsourcing sectors, just behind IT outsourcing. So, why are more businesses choosing to follow this approach to addressing their HR [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. Which One is the Perfect Fit for Your Company? Eventually, businesses reach a point where they recognize the need for human resources expertise. At that point, the question becomes what kind of HR help [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. Are you headed in the right direction? Discover how workforce metrics can benefit your business. Most businesses understand the value of using metrics to assess the state of their company and validate the company [...]
