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Inc. 5000 Includes TriNet for Third Consecutive Year

Inc. MagaInc 500 coverzine recently released its fourth annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States, and TriNet was included for the third consecutive year. The company appears at No.1,601 after growing 178 percent over the last three years, a jump of 584 spots over last year’s listing of No. 2,185.

TriNet also jumped up in the HR category as well as when ranked against other SF Bay Area companies. And overall, this the eighth time we’ve been recognized by Inc., after making the Inc. 500 five straight years in the late 1990s. Click here for the release with all the details; our CEO, Burton M. Goldfield, points out that this ranking “is a direct result of the trust and confidence entrepreneurs have in TriNet as a trusted advisor to help them grow their small businesses…” so a special thank you to our 7,000+ clients!

Retaining top employees requires more than a company picnic

By Debra Squyres

Late last week, I caught this blog post on Dallas Business Journal’s website and it touches upon “flexibility, appreciation and building a family atmosphere” as the “keys” to keeping employees happy. I thought this article contained some fluff, so I felt compelled to post a comment and wanted to flesh it out just a bit further here.

Yes, the pats on the back, the ability to work from home and family picnics are steps in the right direction, but what really helps retain top talent are ongoing best practices in running a business. Our CEO, Burton Goldfield agrees… he mentioned his next column on Entrepreneur.com addresses this same topic, and he covers best practices such as: professional growth and development opportunities, establishing mentor programs, embracing employee’s opinions and feedback, and providing frequent and transparent communications.

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Reno colleague secures $100K federal grant for playground

Lesley Nygaard, a global sales engineer and four-year veteran of TriNet, is without a doubt, a volunteer superstar.

Announcing the Winner of our “Wish I Knew” Contest

Last week we asked your advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and you delivered! In total, we received more than 40 fantastic tips via Facebook, Twitter and blog comments.
Regardless of the industry, the challenges that small/medium business owners face are incredibly similar. We’ve included some of our favorite responses below – hopefully they’ll come in handy for [...]

One Size Does Not Fit All: Introducing TriNet’s Summer Release

By Annie Meenan
When considering the structure of a business, it helps to think of it as a puzzle comprised of multiple pieces. Each piece is uniquely shaped to fit into another and is necessary to make the puzzle complete. Here at TriNet, we realize that Human Capital Management is a crucial piece of that puzzle, [...]

Got Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs? Share Your Tips and Enter to Win an iPad

It’s no secret that small businesses are the engine leading the economic recovery and job creation. Behind every good small business is a great entrepreneur. But it’s not all fun and games – being a successful entrepreneur is hard work. Eighty-two percent of small businesses close their doors within five years. [...]

Transforming HR Ahead of Financial Reforms

Few industries have experienced the regulatory transformation that is underway in the financial services industry. Just this week, President Obama signed into law the most sweeping banking reforms since the Depression.
The intent of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act is to curb risky business bets by banks and other financial institutions that [...]

Employee Spotlight: George Glover – Internet Applications Designer & Talented Musician

George Glover is an 11-year TriNet employee. He is a valued member of our web development team, but his talents extend far beyond his role as a graphic designer. Outside of the office, he is an accomplished musician and has been playing professionally for the last 35 years.
George has a long history of playing piano [...]

Job Applicants Who Fib and the Tips Managers Can Employ to Avoid Hiring these Candidates

Last month, ABCNews.com was seeking stories from hiring managers and recruiters who experienced candidates who fibbed on their resumes, bios, portfolios, etc., for an article that was being written. Whether it’s extreme or humorous, the assignment was sure to find a wealth of anecdotes about catching “faked resumes and concocted credentials.” TriNet’s PR team chatted [...]

Colleague Throws Out First Pitch at Rays Game

On Sunday, TriNet’s Q3 company event for the Bradenton, Tampa, Manasota, Lakeland and Bonita Springs, Florida, offices was attending the Tampa Bay Rays game against the Cleveland Indians at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. All colleagues were treated to the traditional ballpark hotdog, soda and cracker jacks, as well as TriNet branded cowbells to ring [...]