Holiday

On Monday, January 21st, the Federal Reserve Bank will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday. Although Southland Data Processing will be open, transfers will be pushed back a day for check dates on or after the…

Happy Holidays: Do We Have to Pay?

December 17, 2018

Human Resources

business, Employee, finance, Holiday, HR, labor, money, success

Is your company closing for Christmas? Or maybe for the whole week from the 25th through New Year’s? Holiday closures give everyone a much-needed (and appreciated!) break, but can also raise questions about required pay. Federal law is pretty quiet…

How to Have the Best HR-Approved Holiday Party Ever

December 10, 2018

Human Resources

business, company culture, Employee, Holiday, HR

The holiday season is full of great opportunities to celebrate – Thanksgiving, New Year’s, and your company holiday party! Employees appreciate the recognition of their hard work, and a year-end holiday party is a perfect way to celebrate. While some…

Tis the Season for Seasonal Employees

December 3, 2018

Hiring

business, Employee, hiring, Holiday, labor, onboarding, retention, success, turnover

With the holidays here and year-end quickly approaching, many businesses will be looking to ramp up their workforce even more for a final holiday push. At least three key challenges exist for any business facing this need: Figuring out how…

Payroll Updates: Holiday Schedule 2018

December 1, 2018

Happy December! Holiday season is officially in full swing, and that means your payroll processing schedule may be a bit different over the next few weeks. This month, both Southland Data Processing and the Federal Reserve will be closed in…

Payroll Updates: Thanksgiving 2018

November 12, 2018

Next Thursday, November 22nd, the Federal Reserve Bank will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Please note that Southland Data Processing will also be closed on November 22nd and 23rd, and that all transfers will be pushed back for check…

Payroll Updates: Veteran’s Day 2018

November 5, 2018

Next Monday, November 12th, the Federal Reserve Bank will be closed in observance of Veteran’s Day. Although Southland Data Processing will be open, transfers will be pushed back a day for check dates on or after the holiday. Direct deposits…

11 HR-Approved Office Halloween Costume Ideas

October 29, 2018

Human Resources

business, company culture, Employee, Holiday, HR

Looking for some ideas to rock your office Halloween costume contest this year? Though the spooky festivities are all in good fun, costumes can easily cross the line into questionable HR territory. Read on for 11 of our favorite HR-approved…

Payroll Updates: Columbus Day 2018

October 1, 2018