Jaynee Sindledecker completes payroll certification program.

People Lease is proud to announce that Jaynee Sindledecker, Payroll Specialist, has completed the Foundations of Payroll Certification program of the American Payroll Association, the first of the two most prestigious certifications offered by the national organization. APA certifications are valuable, objective credentials that verify a specific level of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the payroll profession.

A People Lease employee since 2010, Sindledecker is the company’s first associate to receive the APA certification. Her responsibilities include new hire reporting, credit union enrollment and 401(k) deduction setup and payment processsing. Sindledecker will begin preparation for the Certified Payroll Professional certification, the American Payroll Association’s highest certification offered to payroll professionals.

Congratulations Jaynee!

Lois Sellers receives the Travelers Superstar award for the Second Quarter 2012

People Lease and Account Services Group are pleased to announce Lois Sellers has received the "Travelers Insurance Superstar Award". This award is presented by the Travelers Select Accounts team, which stated Lois's knowledge of products and systems, her cheerful attitude and her dependability are just a few of the characteristics that made Lois the obvious choice for the Travelers Superstar of the Quarter Award.

A People Lease employee since July 2011, Lois is the staff customer service agent who is also licensed in property, casualty, and life & health. Lois is known for great customer service and being highly customer oriented. Lois attributes her success over the years to a genuine desire to ensure that her customers are all receiving premier insurance care. Lois brings over 15 years of experience in the corporate, billing, accounting and customer service industry. Lois is originally from Louisville, Kentucky and moved to Mississippi two years ago to pursue her career in the insurance industry. Lois' dedication and commitment to our clients gives them the peace of mind knowing their insurance needs are always handled timely and professionally. She enjoys traveling, bicycling, the outdoors, and spending time with friends.

Congratulations Lois! Thank you for all you do for Account Services Group, our insurance carriers, and especially your customers!

People Lease Service

Businesses succeed or fail based on one very important factor: service. Here at People Lease, we consider our success to be a direct result of the hard work we put into keeping our customers happy.

At People Lease we handle the back-office chores associated with employee administration. We provide companies with services like payroll, benefits, retirement, and deal with making sure our customers stay compliant with federal and state regulations. To do this effectively we work closely with our clients to make sure their needs are always met.

We know that every business is unique with its own unique problems. We service clients both large and small. No matter what size the company is, our staff is completely dedicated to providing perfect service. Our clients know that the well-being of their employees is one of the most important aspects of a successful business and we know that any difficulty will affect an employee’s peace of mind. That’s why any small problem is a big deal to us.

At the end of the day, People Lease clients know that we’re there for them. Our clients can always pick up the phone and talk to one of our payroll specialists and get personalized solutions to their employee administration concerns. If you want more information on what we can do for your company call us today at 601-987-3025.

Keeping Up With Employment Taxes

Whatever your business - if you have employees, you have employment taxes. For each hire, you are required to withhold the employee's federal income tax, FICA, Medicare, along with state income tax and state disability insurance in most states. As the employer, it is your responsibility to make sure these taxes are deposited to the government. Employee taxes are held in trust funds to be deposited by the employer using Form 941.

It's also the employer's duty to match the employee’s FICA and Medicare contribution amounts. All funds are deposited with the US Treasury Department through electronic funds transfer. The schedule of the deposits is dependent on the amount of the liability. Each quarter the taxes are reported to the IRS via the Form 941.

Your company must also pay into the federal and state unemployment funds. The federal rates depend on how much the employee’s pay is each year. Also, each state has different requirements and rates for unemployment taxes.

Failure to deposit taxes on time or mistakes in reporting taxes results in penalties levied by the IRS. It’s very important for companies to be on top of all aspects of their payroll or things can get expensive. If you have questions about your taxes or any employee administration concerns, contact People Lease today at (601) 987-3025.

Background Checks

For the past few weeks we’ve been posting about hiring methods and practices (you can find the posts here). During our research, one of the things we’ve discovered is that an essential part of the hiring process is checking out a prospect’s background. You really can’t afford to be surprised by a candidate’s previous history. After all, if an employee's actions hurt someone, the employer may be liable. A bad decision can wreak havoc on a company's budget and reputation.

People Lease offers a fantastic employment screening service to all our clients. With our service you’re able to establish a prospect’s identity, obtain driving and criminal records, get information on illegal substance tests, confirm the existence & validity of licenses, and confirm education & employment information provided on their resume. Another part of the service includes contacting references with customized questions (according to job description) about their relationships with the applicant, and his or her personal and professional reputation and activities.

People Lease is here to help you with hiring and all aspects of employee administration. To learn more about these services and others, please contact us today.

A Guide to Hiring

So you're thinking about hiring to help grow your business. It's never easy. If your business has reached a point where it seems the only way to grow is with more people, you'll still need to take a few things into account.

Does the demand of your goods or services exceed the supply your workforce is able to produce? If your workforce is able to produce at the level you need and adding another body won't add to profits, you probably don't need to hire. But if you're finding that there's too much work to go around, you'll need to start looking at hiring.

Well, who should you hire? A qualified candidate, of course. The problem may be finding one. The top talent is usually already taken. Can you lure someone who's hesitant about leaving a stable position to your company? You might have to sell your company to the candidate as they're selling themselves to you. Remember what makes your company great and communicate it clearly. Motivate the candidate with the incentives your company offers like benefits, bonus potential, time off, etc.

Who not to hire might be even more important. Hiring friends or family can be stressful. There always needs to be a disconnect between work and personal life. The trick is to make sure boundaries are set between the two. Avoiding favoritism (or even the appearance of favoritism) is key. The last thing you need is other employees believing someone else is getting special treatment.

No matter who you hire, you'll always need to be clear about expectations. Let your new hire know in advance what their duties and goals will be and the consequences of unmet expectations. Not every employee works out but you've got a better chance when they know what they're required to do up front.

So if you've decided your company needs to hire new staff, following these guidelines can help save you a few headaches.