Mission to Grow: A Small Business Guide to Cash, Compliance, and the War for Talent

The episode features a cybersecurity professional who helps keep businesses safe. Please welcome Vice President of Information Security at Asure, Josh Gohman. Josh joins the show to share what things businesses need to be looking out for. Josh shares why being smaller doesn’t necessarily mean you are safer, how to implement best practices, and some of the common methods attackers will use.  Takeaw...

The new HR Benchmark Report is in! With over 1,000 businesses surveyed, the report aims to correlate HR best practices and revenue growth by asking binary questions about whether or not firms follow certain HR practices. Here to share insights is VP HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software, Mary Simmons! Mary joins host Mike Vannoy to discuss recruitment and hiring processes, s...

Joining the show this week is a retirement processional with over 20 years of experience who helps people save for their futures. Please welcome to the show, Director of Plan Design Consulting at Vestwell, Kevin Gaston. Kevin joins Host Mike Vannoy to dive into the benefits and effects of Secure Act 2.0. Kevin shares the different types of tax credits available to employers, the way to use vesting...

In this episode, we welcome Mary Simmons to discuss the latest developments in workplace violence prevention laws in California. Mary and Mike sit down to discuss the impacts of the law, and how businesses can best prepare. Mary gives advice on how employers should best construct their plans, the need to get feedback from employees, and the risks employers face by not complying with the new law. ...

On this episode of Mission To Grow, we’re featuring a presentation delivered by Mike Vannoy at the 32nd SHRM Long Island annual conference. The presentation dives into the transformative impact of AI on the HR landscape and how HR professionals can adapt. Key topics include the intersection of AI and revenue growth, labor supply shifts, evolving HR laws, and the rapid technological advancements re...

In this episode of Mission To Grow, Host Mike Vannoy is joined by Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C., Brian Shenker to discuss the recent FTC ban on non-competes.  They discuss the implications for businesses, including the broad ban on non-competes, enforcement mechanisms, and the limited exceptions for senior executives and the sale of businesses. Brian also offers practical advice for business own...

In this episode of Mission to Grow, host Mike Vannoy and guest Shannon Scott, CEO of HR Logics, delve into the often-overlooked world of employer tax credits. They explore the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), Research and Development (R&D) credits, and how small and midsize businesses can benefit. Shannon discusses eligibility, the application process, and the advantages of using consulting...

While COBRA has fairly straight forward effects, the qualifications and details are quite nuanced. Joining the show to help small business owners stay compliant with COBRA is Operations Manager, Benefits at Asure, Heather James! Heather joins Mike Vannoy to dive into the history and regulations of COBRA. Heather explains the different qualifying events, the regulations for notifying an employee, a...

A recent ruling from the DOL has moved to raise the FLSA overtime salary threshold to $58,656 by 2025, and is poised to affect around 4 million employees. Here to help you prepare for the upcoming change is VP HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software, Mary Simmons! Mary joins Host Mike Vannoy to discuss the nuances of the new threshold, and how employers can best prepare for th...

While most business owners know they need workers comp, few know how to make it work efficiently for them. Here to explain the benefits of pay as you go workers comp is Vice President of Partner Strategy at E-COMP, Robert Campbell. Robert joins Mike Vannoy to share why pay as you go workers comp is a crucial tool for managing your cash flow. Robert also shares the risks of mis classification, the...

The Affordable Care Act outlines which employers need to provide care, and what care they need to provide, yet is difficult to navigate. Here to help business owners better understand the ACA is Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C., Brian Shenker.  Brian re-joins Host Mike Vannoy to dive into all things ACA. Brian breaks down the classification requirements for applicable large employers, the nuances o...

Proactively making sure your employees are healthy results in a happier, healthier, and more satisfied employee base, but can also help businesses save money. Here to explain the benefits to proactive health management plans is CEO of Key Benefits Administrators, Larry Dust! Host Mike Vannoy sits down with Larry to learn why proactive health management is good for both employees and employers. Lar...

Every business wants to grow, but can growth potentially hurt your business? This week’s guest thinks so. He’s a speaker, entrepreneur, and financial expert who helps businesses uncover the secrets to profitability. Joining the show this week is Partner at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Greg Crabtree! Greg sits down with Mike Vannoy to explore the world of Growth Capital. Greg explains what the cost to...

Staying compliant during your hiring process can be challenging, especially as well intentioned questions can actually end up being discriminatory. Our guest this week helps clear up any misconceptions around EEOC. Please welcome to the show, VP of HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure, Mary Simmons! Mary and Mike sit down to explore some of the common pitfalls employers experience i...

As technology advances, so should your payroll. On demand pay is becoming more of a desire for the workforce, and it benefits employers as well as employees. Here to explain the world of on demand pay is VP of Sales at ZayZoon, Shane Edrington. Shane sits down with Host Mike Vannoy to dispel some myths about earned wage access. Shane shares how on demand pay results in happier employers, how it ca...

For most employees, a 401k is a requirement, not just a perk. Here to help your business stay competitive is a 401k expert with over 20 years of experience. Joining the show this week is President of Workplace Savings at Vestwell, Richard Tatum! Richard sits down with Mike Vannoy to dive into all things 401k. Richard shares tax credits employers can take advantage of, how to count an employee's st...

The Family Medical Leave Act is an important piece of legislation that provides employees of certain businesses with protections in the case of a medical leave. Understanding the nuances of the FMLA will help your business stay compliant and help your employees take advantage of a critical resource. Here to demystify the FMLA is Principal at Jackson Lewis PC, Brian Shenker! Brian joins Host Mike V...

No business wants to deal with an audit from the IRS, and properly understanding how to be tax compliant is the best way to keep your business running smoothly. Here to help you stay compliant is Sr. Director of Tax Operations at Asure, Janel Weinke! Janel and Host Mike Vannoy chat about all things compliance and credits. Janel shares the nuances that different municipalities can have for filing,...

Is classifying employees as exempt vs. non-exempt more complex than it seems, and what are the key compliance pitfalls and legal nuances every employer should know? At first glance, classifying an employee as exempt or nonexempt appears to only be about how you want to pay them, but at a further glance things are much more complicated. Here to help make things less confusing is this week’s guest!...

Want to boost labor efficiency and scalability while fueling sustainable growth and thriving in a competitive market? Learn essential strategies and insights here! Today’s guest is a speaker, entrepreneur, and financial expert! Welcome Greg Crabtree, Partner at Carr, Riggs & Ingram. Greg joins host Mike Vannoy to share labor efficiency, scalability, and the significance of profit in fueling su...

How can employers effectively navigate hiring processes, conduct interviews, and address recent legal trends like ban-the-box and pay transparency laws? This week’s guest has extensive experience defending Class and Collective action lawsuits under federal and state wage and hour laws. His practice focuses on representing employers in a wide range of workplace matters as well as preventative advic...

How can training, wellness initiatives, and mission alignment enhance employee engagement and boost productivity to drive business growth? This week on Mission to Grow, Mike Vannoy sits down with Mary Simmons, VP of HR Compliance, Learning and Development at Asure! Mike and Mary discuss various strategies to engage employees and improve productivity, which in turn accelerates business growth. They...

How will the Corporate Transparency Act impact your small business, and what are the essential steps for compliance and potential exemptions? On this week’s episode of Mission to Grow, host Mike Vannoy sits down with Chris Bell, Regulatory Counsel for Asure. Mike and Chris then delve into the details of the CTA (Corporate Transparency Act), why it was enacted, its potential impact on small busines...

How will 2024 employment law changes impact salaries, pay transparency, marijuana legislation, and state-mandated savings plans for your business? This week, we welcome back Mary Simmons, the VP of HR Compliance, Learning and Development at Asure. Mary partners with Mike to discuss 2024 employment law updates, covering topics such as the anticipated increase in White Collar and Highly Compensated...

How to Develop Employees With Stretch Assignments We'll explore: What is a Stretch Assignment? How do stretch assignments benefit Eemployers? How do you identify which employees would benefit most from a stretch assignment? How do you create a stretch assignment? What constitutes success when a stretch assignment is complete? Host: Mike Vannoy, VP of Marketing at Asure Expert panelist: Yuri Kruman...