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Summertime GPS: Map Out Staff Time Off with Proactive HR Solutions

July 14, 2023

It’s summer! For most of us, that means making way for summer fun, like vacations, beach time, long weekends at the lake, flex Fridays, and other entertaining forms of warm weather relaxation. For many companies, it means expecting to deal with fewer people in the office and even staff shortages from time to time. We…

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Staff Appreciation: Why It Matters and How to Do It Affordably

May 8, 2023

Your staff is the backbone of your company and one of your most valuable assets. But with the everyday demands of the workplace, saying thank you can get lost in the shuffle. That’s a problem—because if you don’t let them know you appreciate their contributions, they are more likely to become disconnected from their work.…

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Combat Quiet Quitting and Retain Great Staff Through Smart, Affordable Benefits

November 2, 2022

Right now, there is a lot of buzz around “quiet quitting”—the idea that employees are doing the very least possible to keep a job, and not going above and beyond the bare minimum. Add to that today’s difficulties in finding new hires, signs of economic recession, and ongoing business ramifications related to Covid-19, and employers…

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How to Create an Effective Employee Professional Development Program

September 30, 2022

You’ve hired a full staff of employees and they’re happily doing their jobs—so that means your job as an employer is done, right?  Wrong! Now, it’s time to create a plan to develop your staff on an ongoing basis. Savvy companies offer ways for their staff to grow in their roles, improve their performance, and…

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Making Hybrid Work Easy: How to Create a Successful Remote Workplace

August 26, 2022

“How do you feel about staff members working from home?” If you’ve been interviewing prospective employees recently, then you’ve probably gotten this question more than once. A lot of employees want the flexibility and freedom that a hybrid/remote work environment provides. In many cases, this one perk is the main reason a fantastic candidate chooses…

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How to Start The New Year Right: HR Style

January 24, 2022

We are officially in 2022! Some of us are feeling the overwhelming rush of the new year. The holiday season may have been a whirlwind, but now it’s time to get organized and get a head-start on your Human Resources projects. Continue reading to find our simple checklist for starting the new year right – HR Style!  

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Work at Home, School at Home?

August 25, 2020

How to Position Your Business and Your Employees for Success During the COVID-19 School Year Today’s pandemic uncertainties are creating a unique set of difficulties for working parents, and the businesses that employ them. School districts are finalizing and announcing new plans at the very last minute. The usual school rhythm that working parents have…

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Reopening Checklist: How to Update HR Policies in Light of COVID-19

June 23, 2020

Back to Business Series Being an employer has always been complex. Navigating the legal nuances. Optimizing your workforce. Holding employees accountable. Building your business, your brand, and driving employee engagement. And then, COVID-19. COVID-19 has changed our world forever. While the workplace is only one of the aspects that have been impacted, the impact has…

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Employee Benefits – No Matter Your Company Size

November 29, 2019

Penny Horton | November 29, 2019 It’s Time to Talk about Benefits It’s November, and that means it is not just the holiday season. It’s also the season for benefits open enrollment. And just like trying to find the right gift for the people on your holiday gift list, it can take time, attention, and…

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