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2021 was an extraordinary year for the Nextep Gives Back! As a part of our Pledge 1% commitment, we hosted two weeks of giving back for our employees, empowered dozens of future philanthropists to give back, granted a child’s wish through Make-A-Wish, donated $30,000 to the Virtue Center, and served 98 organizations — and that’s […]
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At Nextep, we provide our people with the tools to learn and grow on our online training system.  We want to take a second and explain what this is and how it works, so our clients can take advantage of any opportunity to train, get certified, and save money. How awesome would it be to […]
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Nextep announced that it has added an office to service the city and the surrounding region. “Nextep continues to expand, and Minnesota is a place that we knew we wanted to be,” said Brian Fayak, president and CEO of Nextep, Inc. “Minneapolis is growing rapidly and it’s a great opportunity for us to serve and […]
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Your guide to 2019 tax changes. As we move into the new year and leave 2018 behind, it’s important to know about upcoming changes to tax laws. Fear not; as always, we’ve got your back. Here are the changes at a glance: Social Security wage base: First $132,900 of wages  FICA – Social Security (OASDI): […]
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Can I make my employee remove his nose piercing? Can I make women wear skirts? What if my employee smells horrible?  These and other questions frequently arise when companies are developing effective dress codes. Before imposing your fashion sense on your employees, be sure that your company’s dress code doesn’t potentially violate their Title VII […]
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Families can again contribute $6,900 in 2018 to the HSA. On April 26, the IRS reversed their decision to lower the 2018 family contribution limits for the health savings account (HSA). The maximum HSA contribution for individuals is unchanged at $3,450. Paired with a qualified high-deductible health plan, an HSA allows you to deduct a […]
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So you’re recruiting top talent for your company and find a few good options. Next comes the series of job interview questions to make sure the candidate is a good fit.  Although the interview process should be thorough enough to get a good idea of the candidate’s personality and capabilities, there are a few topics […]
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