SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Leading PEO INFINITI HR, in partnership with Mute Six, sponsored the third semi-annual High Five Grant for Moms ™, a $5,000 business grant competition hosted by The Mama Ladder® and Belly Bandit®. Through... read more →
WHY DO EMPLOYEES VIEW THE HR DEPARTMENT AS THE “POLICY POLICE?” In the world of company policies and procedures, the HR department is tasked with researching and interpreting federal and state labor laws to determine how... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Leading PEO INFINITI HR has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2019 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey... read more →
THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW WAS ONCE THE DARLING OF THE HR WORLD. It was designed to document past performance, justify employment actions and salary decisions, and motivate employees to excel – all of which continue to... read more →
BOSTON MA – INFINITI HR, an Inc. 500/5000 company and one of the fastest growing companies in the Greater Washington D.C. region, is sending eight members of the corporate team to PrismHR LIVE 2019 June 17-20... read more →
WASHINGTON D.C. – The International Franchise Association (IFA) selects Daniel Mormino, Senior Vice President of INFINITI HR, to the IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board. The IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board (SFAB) voted to make Mormino a... read more →
Back in the 1950s, Frederick Herzberg explored the link between an employee’s motivation to perform their job and the environment in which they must perform it. It was a revolutionary idea for its time, but now it’s accepted as... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Leading professional employer organization, INFINITI HR, created a corporate wellness program designed to encourage a healthier lifestyle and provide a more positive and productive work environment through education, initiatives, and challenges. INFINIFIT® was... read more →
Las Vegas, NV - Watch our Senior Vice President Daniel Mormino take questions from business leaders in a comprehensive interview at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Learn how INFINITI HR became the PEO... read more →
How Important is a Sense of Belonging to a Candidate Looking for His or Her Next Position? Work is work, right? It’s not necessary in the adult world, is it, to feel like you “fit in?”... read more →
Today's guest blog is brought to you by our crew at Inspiring Interns. In the business world, people’s biases and prejudices may enter into the equation, leading third parties such as clients to engage in discriminatory... read more →
Feeling Lost in the Triangle? Here's How to Plot Your Course Knowing how to navigate the triangle of the FMLA, the ADA and Workers’ Compensation can be a daunting task for even the most seasoned HR... read more →
Ever worry that involving HR makes things more complicated than necessary? Feel like corporate HR "speak" has a tendency to be overdone - to lose its audience. Time for a reset; at the very least for... read more →
BALTIMORE, MD – INFINITI HR, an Inc. 500/5000 company and one of the fastest growing companies in the Greater Washington D.C. region, just announced a new office location in Baltimore in partnership with Co-Balt. Located at... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Today a reporting error was discovered by leading professional employer organization (PEO) INFINITI HR which resulted in tens of thousands of incorrect notices of penalties going out to more than 60,000 employers. If... read more →
The recruitment industry faces a plethora of challenges in modern day society, with high levels of competition between recruitment companies vying for new candidates. For prospective recruitment agencies, it is important to know how to handle... read more →
Joe, six months into his employment, is already contemplating moving on. A co-worker, Kari, notices that he seems to have checked out a bit and invites him to a coffee break to ask about it. She... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV – See INFINITI HR, The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises®, sponsor the 2019 Annual IFA Convention! #IFA2019 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV February 24... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – The one true constant in franchising is change. Franchising Today sat down with the leading change agent in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) industry, Senior Vice President of INFINITI HR, Daniel Mormino, to learn... read more →
Madeline has been a stellar employee from day one. She’s extremely productive, professional, and a joy to work with. After her last – and only – promotion two years ago, she’s received competitive bonuses and consistent... read more →
You’ve just discovered that one of your employees has been stealing money from your company over a period of time. Once you get over the initial shock that this trusted person has been stealing from you,... read more →
Ideally, every employee termination – voluntary and involuntary – would go smoothly. Employees would hopefully either give notice and exit gracefully or, in the case of an involuntary termination, a handshake and a “best wishes in... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) INFINITI HR, created a corporate wellness program designed to encourage a healthier lifestyle and provide a more positive and productive work environment through education, initiatives and challenges. INFINIFIT®... read more →
If unnecessarily high unemployment tax costs are eating away at your profits -- you may be mishandling it. Many employers view unemployment taxes and related claims as an operational cost that cannot be controlled. This is... read more →
Small business owners may feel at a competitive disadvantage when it comes to extending gestures of appreciation to their employees. Budgets are tight and employee productivity genuinely matters to their bottom lines. Thankfully, employees of small... read more →
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – ZayZoon partners with INFINITI HR to transform the way employees get paid. Through a National Alliance Program with INFINITI HR, The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises®, more than 50,000 employees will soon have the... read more →
Getting the Most Motivation from Those Precious Payroll Dollars When HR professionals peer inside the crystal ball, some see a time when the annual salary increase is no more. c. A 2% to 4% increase range may... read more →
The concept of “holidays” conjures different associations for people… gatherings of family and friends, abundant food and BBQs, travel or a day to simply sleep in and find something “fun” to do. For employers, it can... read more →
Once upon a time there was a Big Bad Wolf who was tired of huffing and puffing for the Three Little Pigs, so he quit his job and took a position with Little Red Riding Hood... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – INFINITI HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, makes the Washington Business Journal’s list of largest private companies for the third year in a row. This year’s ranking comes in at number 37.... read more →
Over the past six years, a wake-up call for employers who use unpaid interns had been brewing. Court cases publicized the issue, and in January of 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) established new classification tests... read more →
The job market is so good, candidates are not showing up for interviews, or not showing up for their first day on the job. We have been seeing a steady increase in this behavior in the... read more →
It happens in all types of organizations, for that matter, you’ve probably encountered it, but didn’t know what it was: That sense that everyone is frustrated and venting, no one is growing, some people are regressing,... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – INFINITI HR, a leading provider of human resource (HR) and business process solutions that enable small and medium-sized businesses to better focus on core operations, launches the Dream Manager Program. This concept, based... read more →
There was a time when companies looking to ban visible tattoos in the workplace had a relatively easy time of it. After all, employees with tattoos have no specific legal protections under Title VII. And yet,... read more →
You’ve just discovered that one of your employees has been stealing money from your company over a period of time. Once you get over the initial shock that this trusted person has been stealing from you,... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – INFINITI HR, The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises©, is the brand driving public advocacy for franchises. As part of an integration of the grassroots advocacy program from the International Franchise Association, INFINITI HR... read more →
Know the Difference. “Right to work” and “employment-at-will.” Both are employment terms that may appear in offer letters and employee handbooks and are tossed around frequently in legal circles. What do the terms mean and are... read more →
In a past blog post, we discussed the impact of stress on productivity and profitability for the American workforce (see Stressed Staff Can Equal Stressed Profits). Not to be lost in the conversation is how employees who... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – INFINITI HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, ranks number 3,357 on the annual Inc. 500/5000 list. This is the sixth year in a row the leading PEO made the list. In 2017,... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Madison Street Capital (MSC), an international investment banking firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor, arranging a $4.3 million debt facility for INFINITI HR. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Burtonsville, Maryland, INFINITI... read more →
Out with the old, and in with the new! How Respectful Workplace Policies are Replacing Antiquated Workplace Conduct Policies Compliance with federal, state, and municipal workplace regulations is an unavoidable challenge of doing business, and the... read more →
Small businesses with lean management structures often struggle with the cost containment, administration, and time management of business practices. Daily obstacles include managing insurance and liability policies, unemployment claims, payroll processing, tax filings, and general human... read more →
CAN I GET YOU A DRINK BEFORE WE GET STARTED? Do you remember watching television shows from the 1960’s and 1970’s where business professionals were regularly seen taking a shot of vodka or slowly sipping on... read more →
When business as usual involves reporting to the same location every day, employee travel isn’t a subject that may come up very often. When it does, whether it is a short trip a mile away or... read more →
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – INFINITI HR, The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises© and leading enterprises of all sizes, welcomes 2018 President’s Club honorees to Cape Town, South Africa. The President’s Club is the highest honor... read more →
Retro isn’t always cool… According to a 2016 survey of learning and development (L&D) professionals, 78% of training programs rely on in-person classroom training as the primary teaching strategy. And yet, in the same study, L&D professionals admit... read more →
Don’t tell them… show them: Job Previews and other Assessment Options Ever walk through an office space on the way to an interview and see the glistening hallways, large modern bouquets on the reception desk and hushed, state-of-the-art conference rooms? Someone... read more →
Less Multi-Tasking… More Effectiveness So, you’re hiring and seeing a slew of resumes from candidates who claim to be experts at multi-tasking. In interviews, they profess a great love of jumping from project to project, call... read more →
Exposing misconduct is in the air. So we ask employers: what kind of environment have you been cultivating? The recent explosion of accusations and charges of sexual misconduct has put the nation’s employers on alert. If... read more →
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” - so said Benjamin Franklin. A man of many talents, a scientist, legislator, diplomat, swimming hall of fame member (believe it or... read more →
“Offer Letters ” vs.“Employment Contracts” and knowing the difference. When hiring a new employee, the goal is to find a great performer who will also follow your established policies and procedures, be able to get along... read more →
INFINITI Candidate Search Services is the latest in the INFINITI HR suite of services available to its PEO clients nationwide. BURTONSVILLE, MD – Leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) INFINITI HR, has partnered with a national recruiting... read more →
As of today, 30 states and the District of Columbia have passed some level of medical marijuana legislation, essentially allowing the regulated use of a narcotic that remains illegal under federal law. And most of these states... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV – The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises©, INFINITI HR, sponsors The Premier Event for Multi-Unit Franchisees! The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference will take place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada April 3-6, 2018.... read more →
Statistically speaking, working adults typically spend 33% of our waking hours at work. Compounded with personal, financial and physical demands, the ability to manage overall stress can become, well, stressful. From the employer’s perspective, healthy levels... read more →
The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and subsequent Amendment Act (ADAAA) has enabled more people with disabilities to join the workforce than ever before. Today, young people with disabilities expect to join the workforce and to be... read more →
Today's guest blog is brought to you by our long-time partner Inspiring HR. They hold this topic near and dear to their hearts because each and every one of their team members telecommute to serve their... read more →
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Adversely Effects the Workplace Approximately 30 million people in the United States suffer from an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and approximately seventy-five percent (75%) of these addicts are currently employed throughout... read more →
PHOENIX, AZ – See INFINITI HR, the Professional Employer Organization for Franchises©, sponsor the 2018 Annual IFA Convention. #IFA2018 will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center and Sheraton Grand Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ February 10... read more →
One in four US employees are victims of workplace bullying, but their employers often struggle with how to address an issue where, in contrast to most other areas of harassment, legal guidance is thin. Define It, So... read more →
Who uses which bathroom? How many bathrooms must the company provide and can we dictate who uses which? Although the transgendered are a small percentage of the population, as a group they are more open about... read more →
For many managers, the end of the calendar year heralds the arrival of the dreaded annual performance review process – the one and only time each year when they sit with employees in an official management... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) INFINITI HR, is putting meaning behind this holiday season by supporting those in need. The corporate office in Maryland is helping spread the holiday cheer this season in... read more →
Have you been sucked down into analysis paralysis trying to select a year-end bonus plan that makes business sense and motivates employees? Selecting a plan that works best for your organization can be challenging. Should I give a... read more →
All of your employees should experience the benefits of a formal onboarding program. This enables them to learn about company culture, learn the ropes and even become a part of the team. While this is more... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) INFINITI HR, is proud to announce its membership in the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA). The HCAOA guides and helps many of the franchises INFINITI HR partners... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) INFINITI HR, makes the Washington Business Journal’s list of largest private companies for the second year in a row. This year’s ranking comes in at number 41. Every... read more →
Recognizing employee performance is the best way a company can increase productivity, reduce absenteeism, and improve workforce engagement and retention. The results will be dramatic. Our infographic blog has more. If you’re not convinced — review... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – INFINITI HR, The leading Professional Employer Organization, is pleased to announce the promotion of Daniel Mormino to Senior Vice President effective October 10, 2017. Daniel Mormino joined INFINITI HR in 2012 as Division... read more →
Today’s complex web of employment laws is not easy to navigate for small and large employers alike. When employees step forward to express concerns on topics such as harassment, safety, wage and hour or discrimination, companies... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – INFINITI HR, The Professional Employer Organization for Franchises©, is the brand driving public advocacy for franchises. As part of an integration of the grassroots advocacy program from the International Franchise Association, INFINITI HR... read more →
INFINITI HR’s HomeBenefitIQ Program Means Customized Real Estate Options for Employees BURTONSVILLE, MD – INFINITI HR has bolstered the benefit package it offers its employees by partnering with HomeBenefitIQ (HBIQ) to provide an innovative new program.... read more →
Maryland-based PEO Jumps in Rankings and Achieves Honor Roll Milestone, What Fewer Than 10% of Inc. 500/5000 Honorees Ever Do. BURTONSVILLE, MD – For the fifth time, rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO INFINITI HR, has made... read more →
It’s something you dread as a manager: you take over a department, or are newly hired in to manage one and realize very quickly that there is an employee who isn’t pulling his or her weight... read more →
Employer brand is now at the center of any great recruitment strategy and savvy employers are capitalizing on the effectiveness of their brand to attract top candidates. Understanding the perception of your organization can impact both... read more →
The manager you hired a year ago sends you a text resigning at the end of the business day, leaving a letter of resignation on your desk. Surprised, you reach out to the employee, via text,... read more →
ATHENS, GREECE – INFINITI HR, the leading Professional Employer Organization and Human Capital Management infrastructure designed for franchises, small and mid-size enterprises, welcomes 2017 President’s Club honorees in Athens, Greece. The President’s Club is the highest honor INFINITI... read more →
All managers have been there: an employee has given his or her notice, and your first instinct is to hire, and quickly. No sooner has the employee left your office than you jump into your recruiting process... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) INFINITI HR, makes the Washington Business Journal’s list of largest private companies for the second year in a row. This year’s ranking comes in at number 54. Every... read more →
If you have been in most working environments for any amount of time, the term “Job Description” has probably seeped into your vocabulary. Typically known as that document that contains specific information about a job such... read more →
If you have an Employee Handbook already in place, fabulous! If you don’t and you wonder if you need one, the answer is yes. Refer to “The ROI of an Employee Handbook.” We are always pleased... read more →
One of the biggest challenges many leaders fear is having difficult or awkward conversations. From communicating performance issues to addressing body odor, many leaders develop a sick feeling in the pit of their stomach when considering... read more →
WASHINGTON D.C. - The ayes have it. International Franchise Association selects Daniel Mormino, Division Vice President of INFINITI HR to the 2018 IFA Convention Committee. Daniel Mormino took his seat on the IFA Convention Committee at the... read more →
TYSONS, VA – EY announced that CEO Scott Smrkovski of leading PEO INFINITI HR is a finalist for the Entrepreneur of The Year® 2017 Award in the Mid-Atlantic region. The awards program, which is celebrating its... read more →
ATLANTA, GA – See INFINITI HR, a leading Professional Employer Organization for competitive businesses of all sizes, at the 2017 NISSCO Annual Buying Conference, the industry's premier conference for generating sales and growth. The conference will... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV – See INFINITI HR, the Professional Employer Organization for Franchises, sponsor The Premier Event for Multi-Unit Franchisees! The 17th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference will take place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada... read more →
Did you have a good start up year? Ready to hire in 2017? About to open a new franchise? Don’t let anyone tell you hiring isn’t worth it or having employees is like having more children.... read more →
As a small business owner, you may spend much of your time on the road. In fact, you might not even have an office at all! So how can you go about finding the best and... read more →
Is it annual review time at your company? Do you have leaders scrambling for “content” on those they may have not provided feedback to throughout the year? Think Annual Reviews aren’t worth it? While there is... read more →
The premise of Fluctuating Work Week (FWW) is that the salaried *Non-Exempt employee receives a guaranteed salary each pay period regardless of hours worked. As the salary is constant but the number of hours worked varies,... read more →
Today’s blog is brought to you by our friend Sara at Venngage. Do you ever feel like there are too many things to remember at work? This may be especially true if you’re working at small... read more →
Since 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has governed most aspects of employee compensation at the federal level. But despite its longevity, employers continue to misinterpret or neglect the guidelines pertaining to overtime pay. There... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV – See INFINITI HR, the Professional Employer Organization for Franchises, sponsor the 2017 Annual IFA Convention! #IFA2017 will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV January 29 –... read more →
Did you know the average credit card debt in the U.S. is more than $15,000? That debt costs us money and prevents us from doing things we want to do. Perhaps more importantly, debt creates too much... read more →
Does a work-life balance really exist? And what does it even mean to have a work-life balance? Employers and employees alike have differing ideas on what it means, and if it is really even possible, to... read more →
Infiniti HR is an active corporate citizen and cares about helping the community. We have committed to support nonprofits by means of monetary donations and through community service. Recently, an INFINITI HR family member: Kayli Hiban... read more →
We’ve seen it happen time and time again, a high potential employee promoted to lead a team. This was obviously the next step. You wanted to provide a growth and developmental opportunity that was going to... read more →
BALTIMORE, MD – A record number of new companies joined the Washington Business Journal's List of 100 largest private companies based in the region this year, and INFINITI HR is one of them. As a human... read more →
Does your industry have a target on its back? Is your state a magnet for wage and hour lawsuits? What is the average amount you might owe if your business is hit with a lawsuit? Is... read more →
Many organizations regardless of the size should have well written job descriptions for every position within the company. The benefits include making good hiring decisions, building in employee accountability and minimizing risk. They are a tool... read more →
The leading PEO is one of 50 firms to be honored in Baltimore SmartCEO’s Corporate Culture Awards program. BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore SmartCEO is pleased to announce leading professional employer organization INFINITI HR as a 2016... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV – On September 13, 2016, The Leading Professional Employer Organization, INFINITI HR, hosted an intimate reception for select guests at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV to reveal the next... read more →
We’ve all had it happen – after a long process of resume searches, phone screens, interview rounds, you come to the final interview with your star candidate and everyone loves him or her. No other candidates... read more →
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – INFINITI HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, ranks 4,070 on the annual Inc. 500/5000 list. Inc. 500 is a monthly magazine based in New York City targeted toward entrepreneurs and... read more →
Because people are often curious what a professional employer organization (PEO) is and how it works, it seemed a good way to inform the market was to share the knowledge via a white paper. Our aim... read more →
Resumes, applications, references and offer letters all lead to piles and piles of PAPER! It seems we have to kill a whole forest of trees to hire one employee. And it’s not just trees that go... read more →
ROME, ITALY – INFINITI HR, the leading Professional Employer Organization for franchises and mid-size enterprises nationwide, welcomes 2016 President’s Club honorees in Rome, Italy on July 14, 2016. The President’s Club is the highest honor INFINITI... read more →
Promoting an employee to manager isn’t just beneficial for your employees but it is crucial for you, the business owner. It boosts morale, increases productivity and improves overall profits earned. The promoted employee has proven they... read more →
Your new team is paying attention to everything you do; from what you wear, what you say, and how you say it. You face the double edge sword of showing confidence and never letting them see... read more →
While most California employers are aware of the Paid Sick Leave law that went into effect as of July 1st, 2015, some may be surprised to learn that there are also several cities in California with... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV – See INFINITI HR, the Professional Employer Organization for Franchises, sponsor The Premier Event for Multi-Unit Franchisees! The 16th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference will take place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada... read more →
Recently, the concept of “Joint Employers” has been rapidly evolving, based on several court rulings and new guidance issued from the Department of Labor. Joint employers in employment law are found to exist where two separate... read more →
INFINITI HR from infiniti hr on Vimeo. SAN ANTONIO, TX – See INFINITI HR, the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) for Franchises, sponsor the 2016 Annual IFA Convention. #IFA2016 will take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez... read more →
Written by Lisa Porro, PHR & SHRM-CP Part 1 of this blog centered on the onboarding process after a new employee signs an offer letter. As you are preparing for your new hire’s first day, remember... read more →
Written by Lisa Porro, PHR & SHRM-CP Most People Have at Least One First Day at Work Horror Story: “Security had no idea I was coming, no one at my new company was answering their calls,... read more →
Scott Smrkovski Honored with 35 Leaders in Baltimore for Business Excellence in SmartCEO's Circle of Excellence Program BALTIMORE, MD – Baltimore SmartCEO and Title Sponsor Ruth’s Chris Steak House are pleased to announce Infiniti HR CEO... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Leading PEO, Infiniti HR, announces Expensify as its preferred cloud expense management software. Clients and employees will gain access to Expensify's core functionality, including SmartScan, credit card import, mobile app, and more, to... read more →
Writing an employee’s performance review or an evaluation is one of the most important responsibilities for a manager. Why? This commitment helps motivate employees, increase engagement, enhance accountability for results and support professional and career growth.... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – INFINITI HR, the leading professional employer organization for franchises and premium PEO supplier to the IFA, is recognized for the most innovative and proactive human capital management solutions designed to mitigate joint employer... read more →
DETROIT, MI - INFINITI HR Division Vice President Daniel Mormino speaks at the Sound Board Theater in Detroit, Michigan. Sound Board was home to the latest announcement from INFINITI HR, welcoming the newest client into the... read more →
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Infiniti HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, ranks 4,983 on the annual Inc. 500/5000 list. Inc. 500 is a monthly magazine based in New York City targeted toward entrepreneurs and... read more →
In order to avoid, or at least minimize the costs associated with a labor law violation, you should have an official document in place that assigns a compliance officer, and offers details on how labor law... read more →
Paying a salary DOES NOT mean the employee isn’t owed overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act, which nearly all employers are required to comply with, specifies that it is the duties of the role and not... read more →
Could You Use Cash for Your Next Payroll to Cover a Cash Flow Gap? Infiniti HR Has a Turnkey Solution for All Your Payroll Needs. BURTONSVILLE, MD – Every active business experiences periodic cash shortfalls. We... read more →
DUBLIN, IRELAND – INFINITI HR, the leading Professional Employer Organization for franchises and mid-size enterprises nationwide, welcomes 2015 President’s Club honorees in Dublin, Ireland on July 19, 2015. The President’s Club is the highest honor INFINITI... read more →
Written and submitted by Rob Griffin, Owner of Swift Creek Insurance From time to time, I get a call from a customer saying he was told by one of his subcontractors that since they do not... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – The American Red Cross and Infiniti HR, a leading national professional employer organization, are joining forces to continue to build on the organization’s ability to connect with people during disasters. The historic flooding... read more →
By: Patrick Siewert, Owner & Lead Forensic Examiner, Professional Digital Forensic Consulting, LLC If you normally follow this blog, you know Infiniti HR’s line of business and the employee management services they offer to small business... read more →
Manage Your Unemployment Claims for Free BURTONSVILLE, MD – Infiniti Insurance Trust (IIT) has finalized a comprehensive 501c3 unemployment trust program that is committed to better enabling charitable organizations, nonprofits and public entities to reduce the... read more →
Did you know that Employee Appreciation Day was March 4th? Were you ready? Did you do someone nice for an employee? Buy lunch or hand out gifts cards? Considering how hard we work, is it really... read more →
IRVINE, CA – INFINITI HR, a leading human resources firm, has been named the official professional employer organization (PEO) of the fledgling AAA Professional Football League, which will pay modest stipends and offer insurance, develop players... read more →
Since we are a premium supplied to the IFA and are in Vegas for this year’s convention, we decided to tailor these week’s blog on HR for franchising. Once a small business franchise has filled all... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV – See INFINITI HR, the professional employer organization (PEO) for franchises, sponsor the 2015 Annual IFA Convention. #IFA2015 will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada February 15-18, 2015. Meet... read more →
WASHINGTON, DC – Infiniti HR is pleased to announce that its managing partner, Mark Schwaiger, was named a winner of the Washington SmartCEO 2015 Executive Management Awards. These awards recognize the leadership and accomplishments of the... read more →
It is almost TOO easy to make this mistake. And sadly it is one that small business owners and untrained managers make too often, without realizing the liability that a back payroll tax audit. It only... read more →
The definition of an effective human resource employee or representative has evolved over many years. HR management functions, once just an extension of payroll, had been viewed as having little value. As business owners took a... read more →
A Low Cost Way To Motivate Have you committed to completing annual reviews, but failed to follow through? This could be a big mistake, particularly if you wish to retain above average performers. Failure to officially... read more →
Recent surveys indicate that 70% of employees say the worst thing about their job is their boss. That means 70% of employees are far less productive than they could be, which directly affects a company’s P&L.... read more →
Be More Lean and Profitable by Automating HRO Functions While Reducing Risk BURTONSVILLE, MD – Infiniti HR, a leading payroll and benefits firm, offers a cloud-based software platform for PEO clients that automates HR tasks. The high-performance... read more →
Client Relations Manager Julie; she is having a rough day. A year ago she inherited a motivated staff that had a reputation for delivery quality service. But her fifth employee has just resigned, sales are down... read more →
Fear! It is what constrains us the most. And it is definitely what prevents supervisors, managers and leaders from fulfilling their responsibility to counsel (take corrective action) against employees who are underperforming or violating workplace rules.... read more →
Save More to Serve More BURTONSVILLE, MD – Nonprofits pay the state systems more than $2 in taxes for every $1 in claims. But did you know that the Federal Tax Code provides an opportunity for... read more →
In June the number of full-time jobs in the United States finally got back to the same level as the beginning of 2008. It has taken a long time. Since full-time jobs are now back to... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Infiniti HR, a rapidly growing and franchise-focused PEO, is the brand thats driving public advocacy for franchises. So much that the company is going the next step to support small businesses in America... read more →
Have you ever seen a new employee leave after just one day of work? What was your first thought when that happened? Probably somewhere along the lines of “Wow, it must have been bad”. Unless there... read more →
PHOENIX, AZ – On August 15, 2014, leading PEO Infiniti HR, hosted an intimate reception for select guests at iPic Theaters in Scottsdale, Arizona to reveal the next destination for its top sales, service, consultants and... read more →
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Infiniti HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, ranks 4,223 on the annual Inc. 500/5000 list. Inc. 500 is a monthly magazine based in New York City targeted toward entrepreneurs and... read more →
Have you ever heard “be careful what you put in writing?” This phrase is especially true when making written offers of employment. Perhaps you were lucky enough to find ideal candidates to fill unique positions; some... read more →
Doctor Z. Poor Doctor Z. Three months later he still has mass anxiety about another wage and hour investigation. Last time the end result was more than $30,000 in back wages, back taxes and fines. How?... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – As a society, we're seeing an increase of companies across the nation implementing wellness programs in an effort to reduce illnesses among employees. In addition, technology is continuing to add connectivity to make... read more →
PARIS, FRANCE – INFINITI HR, a leading payroll and benefits company, welcomes 2014 President’s Club honorees in Paris, France on July 16, 2014. The President’s Club is the gold standard, and the highest honor INFINITI HR... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – The Wall Street Journal reported that 70% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck with no savings. When an unexpected emergency hits those individuals, pay checks may not be enough to carry them through... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD — Infiniti HR, a leading payroll and benefits company, announced the rollout of a new master workers’ compensation policy for co-employed partners (PEO clients). This new solution will offer significantly lower rates and charges... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Infiniti HR, a leading payroll and benefits company, is committed to helping clients develop, implement and sustain a safe and healthy work environment. Consistent with this goal, Infiniti HR announces the formation of... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – A commitment to lifelong learning ensures that we keep our minds sharp and our skills fresh. Infiniti HR and University of Phoenix have teamed up to encourage you to enhance your educational, professional... read more →
As you review your profit and loss statement (P&L), are you wondering why revenue is down... or why are costs up? A single employee termination could be to blame. Employees who are fired or voluntarily resign... read more →
The Baltimore Business Journal recently printed an article about how a local Maryland franchisee of McDonald's must pay more than $250,000 to 138 employees in civil money penalties for child labor violations. This article is an... read more →
Save Time and Money with Targeted Training BURTONSVILLE, MD — Infiniti HR, a leading payroll and benefits company, announces the formation of a partnership with Coggno, the premier Learning Management System (LMS) and online training marketplace,... read more →
We are excited to announce our recent partnership with HiringThing, recruiting software that helps small and medium businesses post jobs, manage applicants and find great employees. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the highest... read more →
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Scottsdale, Arizona based Infiniti HR and its Division Vice President Daniel Mormino were recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. Mormino completed a comprehensive course of study... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Infiniti HR, a leading payroll and benefits company, has selected HiringThing as the exclusive provider of recruiting software to the company's payroll clients. HiringThing is an employee recruiting solution that integrates directly with... read more →
We often hear about the Department of Labor trying to combat “catch me if you can”. All those small business owners that, according to them, just love to ignore or avoid employment laws. While there may... read more →
Congratulations on even having an employee handbook! Many small businesses try to go without, which ends up being a mistake. A current and labor law compliant employee handbook is an ASSET. It welcomes new employees, answers... read more →
Congratulations! You have chosen to work with a professional employer organization (PEO) to make your payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation and human resource management life easier – all at a one stop shop and price. There are... read more →
As a small business owner it is great to identify high achieving employees that are being groomed to become a manager or supervisor. This means your business is growing and you are in a position to... read more →
Common business owner question: How do I terminate this employee without fear of a legal challenge? In general, there are two ways to tackle this. First, create a hiring process that identifies poor performing employee BEFORE... read more →
Contractor Dan; he’s beyond frustrated. More than half of the employees he has hired in the last year have been let go – most of them in the first 90 days. Yikes! If a terminated employee... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Infiniti HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, announces a new corporate perks program for its clients and more than 20,000 co-employees across the nation. This exciting new opportunity allows members of the... read more →
For an increasing number of entrepreneurs, running a franchise can be seen as an attractive proposition. Simply put, franchising is the practice of using another firm's successful business model. You may be coming into franchise ownership... read more →
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Infiniti HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, is the brand thats driving public advocacy for franchises. So much that the company is going the next step to support small businesses in America... read more →
Employees are an investment. At some companies, they are the most expensive investment. Would it surprise you to know that the cost of turnover for a $40,000 a year position (when factoring in hard and soft... read more →
NEW YORK, NY – Infiniti HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, ranks 2,314 on the annual Inc. 500/5000 list. Inc. 500 is a monthly magazine based in New York City targeted toward entrepreneurs and small... read more →
As a small business owner, you might be having a tough time coming to grips with unemployment insurance. At Infiniti HR, we want to help you better understand what this is and how it works so... read more →
Minneapolis, MN - Faegre Baker Daniels, the expansive franchise organization with more than 750 legal and consulting professionals, welcomes Infiniti HR as the exclusive HR sponsor to the 2013 Faegre Baker Daniels Franchise Summit. It’s the... read more →
Company Celebrates System-Wide Milestone at Event Being Held in Paris, France PHOENIX, AZ – On July 12, 2013, leading PEO Infiniti HR, hosted an intimate reception for select guests at iPic Theaters in Scottsdale, Arizona to... read more →
As the business owner, you probably know the basic policies and practices you want included in an employee handbook so that current and future employees follow. But do you know what labor laws you are required... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Infiniti HR, a leading provider of human resources and payroll services, is proud to announce a new value added service that will help clients’ master compensation. The new partnership is with PayScale, a... read more →
Although the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) dates all the way back to 1938, many businesses–particularly small businesses–still don’t understand the basics of this law. Typically, small business owners or their office staff don’t always have... read more →
NEW YORK, NY – Thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners attended the largest franchise expo in the country sponsored by leading national human resources firm Infiniti HR. The 2013 International Franchise Expo (IFE) was a the... read more →
BURTONSVILLE, MD – Infiniti HR, a rapidly growing and customer-focused PEO, is pleased to announce the new hire of Sheldon Altschuler as the vice president of risk management. Prior to joining Infiniti HR, Altschuler provided strategic... read more →
When William Parraga started his Rockville-based company, Diversified Financial Mortgage, in 1997, he handled all the human resources tasks himself -- including payroll, taxes and unemployment insurance. But even with just four people on staff, he... read more →
PHOENIX, AZ – Infiniti HR, a leading professional employer organization and national human capital management firm, joins small business owners from across Arizona during small business month that is power packed with seminars, symposiums, roundtables and... read more →
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Infiniti HR, a leading HR management firm, will be featured on NBC on Sunday May 26, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. (AZT) as part of their ongoing commitment to support communities across the state... read more →
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Infiniti HR, a leading professional employer organization, ASO and national risk management firm, joins small business owners and professionals from across Arizona during small business month for a power-packed day of timely discussions,... read more →
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Infiniti HR, a payroll and benefits company that help businesses reduce costs by effectively managing human resource functions, is the Player Cart Sponsor of the Scottsdale Chamber Open Golf Tournament. The event takes... read more →
PHOENIX, AZ – The Federal Health Care Law, also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), was signed into law in March of 2010. With most of the provisions being phased in this... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV - Whether you are a franchisee, franchisor or supplier, stop by and see Infiniti HR, a payroll and benefits company that helps businesses reduce costs by effectively managing human resource functions, March 27-29,... read more →
OLNEY, MD – 26 franchisee winners from Senior Helpers–a national franchise that provides professional in-home caregiving services to elders–are about to embark on a tropical journey to the 2012 President’s Club Event March 13-17, 2013. This... read more →
BALTIMORE, MD – The CEO of Infiniti HR, Scott Smrkovski, was named a 2013 VOLTAGE award finalist who is using technology to better and advance Greater Baltimore. Join more than 350 local executives to celebrate the... read more →
LAS VEGAS, NV - Stop by and see Infiniti HR, a payroll and benefits company that helps businesses reduce costs by effectively managing human resource functions, at booth 260 February 17-20, 2013 at the International Franchise... read more →
OLNEY, MD – For most kids, the weekend is a cherished chance to play outside, socialize with friends and family and take a break from the weekly routine. However, for nearly 44,000 children in Montgomery County,... read more →
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – A new and exciting addition to the business community in Arizona launches October 1, 2012. Infiniti HR, a payroll and benefits company that help businesses reduce costs by effectively managing human resources, will... read more →
NASHVILLE, TN – Infiniti HR, a payroll and benefits company that help businesses reduce costs by effectively managing human resource functions, sponsors the Senior Helpers 2012 Annual Conference. The “Kick it Up” event takes place September... read more →
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Infiniti HR, a payroll and benefits company that help businesses reduce costs by effectively managing human resource functions, will co-sponsor the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase Fall Trade Show. The event... read more →
OLNEY, MD – Infiniti HR, a payroll and benefits company that help businesses reduce costs by effectively managing human resource functions while allowing businesses to focus on their core operations that impact profitability, demonstrates ethical standards... read more →
OLNEY, MD – Infiniti HR CEO Scott Smrkovski knows firsthand what it’s like for employees of small companies who are not offered health insurance by their employers. Prior to starting Infiniti HR, he worked for a... read more →
OLNEY, MD – A new and exciting addition to the business community in Maryland launches May 1, 2008. Infiniti HR, a payroll and benefits company that help businesses reduce costs by effectively managing human resource functions... read more →