Holiday sales are forecast to grow 4.2% while seasonal hiring stays flat and temp employment dips. A practical peak-season staffing plan for Houston warehouses. … Read More
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The 2026 W-2 Has New Boxes for Tips and Overtime: A Year-End Payroll Checklist
The 2026 Form W-2 adds Box 12 codes TT and TP and a new Box 14b for tips and overtime. What changed, where small employers get tripped up, and a year-end checklist. … Read More
2027 Health Insurance Renewals: Small-Group Premiums Could Rise 14%. Here’s How Small Businesses Can Respond
Small-group insurers proposed a median 14% premium increase for 2027. Six moves Texas small businesses can make before signing their renewal, including level-funded plans. … Read More
7 Reasons Why Stonebridge Partners Is the Go-To Solution for Warehouse Staffing
If you’re managing a warehouse in the Greater Houston area, you know that staffing challenges can disrupt operations and impact productivity. Stonebridge Partners offers tailored staffing solutions designed to meet the unique needs of warehouse environments. Here’s why partnering with … Read More
Why Smart Small Businesses Outsource HR (and Sleep Better at Night)
Running a small business is like juggling flaming swords—blindfolded—while answering emails. HR? That’s the sword you didn’t even realize was on fire. If you’re wearing every hat from CEO to janitor, here’s a bright idea: outsource your HR. Here’s why … Read More
Top Challenges in Warehouse Staffing (and How to Actually Fix Them)
Let’s be honest—staffing a warehouse isn’t just about filling bodies. It’s about finding reliable, hard-working, show-up-on-time humans who can lift more than a stapler and don’t ghost you after day two. Warehouse managers: we see you. Let’s break down the … Read More
Top Employee Benefits for 2021
Top 10 Employee Benefits for 2021 Top 10 employee benefits for 2021. HR trends forecast the most desired employee benefits for 2021 like financial wellness programs and flexible work arrangements. It’s time for employers to start planning their employee benefits … Read More
Diversity Hiring – Why It’s Important
The world has its eyes on systemic racism. And now, more than ever, everyone seems committed to dismantling discrimination. But with the heightened attention comes the awareness of the complexity surrounding inequality. Diversity is complicated, and that is why most … Read More
The Hybrid Future?
I’ve heard a lot of talk lately about organizations wanting to plan for when employees return to the office and employees wanting to stay remote a while longer. This should not be a surprise to anyone. But I did see someone remark … Read More
7 Indicators You May Have Outgrown Your HR System
Human Resources (HR) tools must grow in tandem with your company. Doing timesheets, taxes, and onboarding manually might make sense when there are just a few employees, but that changes when a few turns into dozens. Controlling costs upfront makes … Read More