DECISION SUPPORT NETWORKS Quick Reference Card

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1 DECISION SUPPORT NETWORKS Quick Reference Card :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: There are four Decision Support Networks: HR, International HR, Payroll, and International Payroll. Each network has common components and topic-specific content. For illustrative purposes screen shots from the HR Decision Support Network are being used. Custom Research Designated members can submit up to 12 questions per year. Bloomberg BNA compiles comprehensive written answers within five business days resulting in a report which includes the answer, a short summary of articles reviewed, and an annotated bibliography of sources. Click All Custom Research to access the archive of completed research, arranged by topic or country, from the shared network. Strategic White Papers Monthly white papers provide single-issue focus on a current critical topic, and include strategic planning and effective management ideas. Reports are produced by Bloomberg BNA and top legal practitioners from around the world. Search This Tab Search all content included on the tab currently being viewed. News & Updates Each Decision Support Network displays links to the latest topic-specific news. From the Editors Highlights of updated content and functionality from the Bloomberg BNA editors. Professional Learning Register for upcoming webinars and On Demand learning. HRCI, RCH, and SHRM credits are available. Bloomberg BNA Complimentary Training & Product Support , opt 5 // Mon Fri, 8:00 am 8:00 pm // training@bna.com

2 UPDATES Sign up for the updates associated with each Decision Support Network. Click the Sign up for Updates link on the banner. Select titles from the Registration column to receive the weekly updates To delete a title, deselect the title in the Registration column, or click the X in the Your Selections column. Some publications offer additional customization. Click Customize Now, and make selections on the Preferences screen. Click Submit. Click Save. Highlights are delivered directly to your mailbox. 2

3 STRATEGIC WHITE PAPERS Strategic White Papers are on all Decision Support Networks. The white papers are in-depth, single-issue and include practical analysis and studies on hot topics. Click All Strategic White Papers to browse the full list of white papers. EXPERT ANALYSIS Find Expert Analysis including the International HR Guide, Country Primers, Chart Builders, Treatises, Tax Treaties Summaries, Canadian Payroll information in the Expert Analysis frames on the International HR and International Payroll Decision Support Networks. INTERNATIONAL HR GUIDE Find the Guide in the Expert Analysis frame on the International HR Decision Support Network tab. The International HR Guide provides practical reference material and tips on managing human resources with a global perspective. 3

4 PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION GUIDE The Payroll Administration Guide covers all of the complex aspects of Payroll Administration by providing plain language explanations through examples, checklists, comparison charts, practitioner tips and key payroll tables. Included are federal and state payroll administration procedures with Federal Tax Coverage Rules, Special Employee/Employment Categories, Federal Tax Computations, Social Security Benefits, Wages and Benefits, Holidays and Leave, Federal Tax Returns & Deposits, Canadian Payroll, Wage-Hour Laws & Rules, Payroll Practices and Procedures, New Hires: Requirements, Tax Credits, Laws Affecting Payroll Departments, Wage- Payment and Wage-Deduction Laws, Workers Compensation & State Disability, Unemployment Insurance Laws, and State and Local Income Tax Withholding are included. 4

5 COUNTRY PRIMERS Find Country Primers on the International HR and International Payroll Decision Support Networks. Country Primers offer in-depth review of international payroll requirements, and include comprehensive briefings on HR policies, laws, and regulations specific to each country. To access Country Primers, click the Country Primers icon, or click Country Primers in the Expert Analysis frame. Browse the briefings by country. Search using the Advanced Search template. Select International HR and International Payroll Country Primers under the Analysis drop-down menu. 5

6 CHART BUILDER 1 Use chart builders to build and compare components of the HR and Payroll Decision Support Networks. To use on the Payroll Decision Support Network, go to the State Gateway frame and click Chart Builder. For the HR Decision Support Network, click the State Gateway icon on the home page and select Chart Builder. 2 On the HR State Chart Builder screen, Choose a category from the drop-down menu. 3 The list of Topics customizes to the chosen category. Choose a Topic from the drop-down menu. 4 Choose Jurisdiction(s). 5 The list of Topic Headings customizes to the chosen category. Choose a Topic Heading(s) from the list. 6 Select a Chart Display. 7 Click Create Chart. Print the completed chart from Excel or use the Print function on your browser. 8 On the chart display, choose to Hide a Row/Column by clicking the x next to a heading to delete that row or column. 9 Add to My Folders Save the chart for later use. 10 Export to Excel Export the chart to Excel, and print or save the chart to your desktop. 6

7 MY FOLDERS To use this feature, click the Account Profile link on the menu bar and log into the product. To save a search string, click Add to My Folders on the Search Options toolbar. To save a chart or document, click in the chart or document window and click Add to My Folders. Select whether to add the chart, document, or search to an existing folder or create a new one. Items are saved to the default My Saved Items folder. Identify the chart, document, or search with an Item and/or Project Name. Click Submit. Access the saved charts, documents, or searches with the My Folders link on the toolbar. Select a folder to display the saved items. Click the name to open the item. Right-click on the Name to display the Item Options menu. To display the Folder Options drop-down menu, click the Folder Options icon on the Folders column. Notes Click the icon in the Notes column. The View Note window displays. After text is added, click Submit. The orange plus sign is removed from the icon display to signal an item has a note. 7

8 PRINT Click the Print icon on the toolbar to print documents from a full-text screen display, document list, or search results page. To print sections of Legislation, click the Print icon next to the topic or subtopic in the full text display. To print multiple documents (up to 50) from the search results list, click the checkbox next to each document title and then click the Print icon. In the Print Display dialog box, select Rich Text Format (RTF) to print multiple files as separate documents. For legislation, print an entire subtopic or selected topics. Subtopics displayed below the selected topic are also printed. From the list of documents, select and deselect those to be printed. Click the Print/Display button for each frame to display the Print Preview screen. Source information is added to the top and bottom of each document. To learn more, contact your Bloomberg BNA Representative, call , or visit South Bell Street, Arlington, Virginia The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc