Drew Gieseke

Drew Gieseke is an aPHR®-certified marketing professional who writes about HR, compliance, and healthcare solutions.
Drew Gieseke
    Three Reasons Annual Employee Reviews are Ineffective Evaluations
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 15, 2020

    Annual reviews are a long-used form of performance management that many companies use more out of tradition rather than strategy. Why aren't annual...

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    What HR Needs to Know About Asking Illegal Interview Questions
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 10, 2020

    Did you know that asking when a job candidate graduated high school can get you into hot water? There are numerous regulations to ensure equal...

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    Differences Between Offer Letters vs. Employment Contracts
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 10, 2020

    When recruiting new employees, HR professionals and hiring managers may find that they use the terms “offer letter” and “employment agreement”...

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    HR Technology is Driving Productivity—Don’t Get Left Behind
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 8, 2020

    HR tech is increasingly important to workforce productivity. What should employers know about how technology tools can enhance a company's output?

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    Payroll Calendar: 27 Possible Biweekly Pay Periods in 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 5, 2020

    As HR prepares for the new year, it’s key to stay ahead of the curve on important dates and compliance requirements. One noteworthy takeaway is that...

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    Defined: The Pros and Cons of Unlimited PTO
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | November 4, 2020

    PTO remains a top priority for both employees and job candidates. Eager to retain current teammates and to attract potential new hires, many...

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    What to Know About HSA, FSA, Commuter Benefit Limit Changes for 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | October 27, 2020

    Each year, the IRS reviews contribution limits for numerous tax provisions and healthcare savings accounts. In 2021, some contribution limits were...

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    IRS Announces Updates to 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | October 26, 2020

    In October 2020, the IRS announced key updates to 401(k) contribution limits for 2021, including changes to catch-up contributions and employer...

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    What is an Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA), and How Does it Work?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | October 22, 2020

    Established by federal ruling in 2019, individual coverage HRAs—otherwise known as ICHRAs—are important components of the employer-provided...

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    Final 2020 1094-C, 1095-C ACA Reporting Forms Issued by IRS
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | October 19, 2020

    The IRS recently released final versions of the 2020 Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms, which include 1094-C and 1095-C. What should employers know...

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