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Decoding Recruitment: Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings

Decoding Recruitment: Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings

People often interchange the terms 'job descriptions' and 'job postings'. But these documents serve distinct purposes in the hiring process. While both are essential for talent acquisition, their differences are...

Decoding Recruitment: Job Descriptions vs. Job Postings

Crafting a Workplace Drinking Policy: 6 Essential Ideas

Crafting a Workplace Drinking Policy: 6 Essential Ideas

Company events, like parties and team-building retreats, help employees bond and create a sense of community at work. However, amidst the festivity, there are some pitfalls that can disrupt company...

Crafting a Workplace Drinking Policy: 6 Essential Ideas

Best Practices for Multi-State Payroll

Best Practices for Multi-State Payroll

Mastering multi-state payroll management is crucial for businesses expanding across state lines. This article offers essential tips for HR & payroll professionals, from understanding state tax obligations to partnering with...

Best Practices for Multi-State Payroll

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My Employee Was Arrested – Now What?

My Employee Was Arrested – Now What?

Navigating this delicate situation demands more than a gut reaction; it requires a thoughtful approach, grounded in legal advice and a comprehensive understanding of employee rights. Rushing to judgment without...

My Employee Was Arrested – Now What?

AI in Recruitment

AI in Recruitment

In the fast-paced world of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recruitment processes has been a game-changer. AI-driven tools promise to streamline hiring, reduce...

AI in Recruitment

Black History Month – Embracing Diversity

Black History Month – Embracing Diversity

As we step into Black History Month, it's a time to honor the rich heritage, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals in shaping the narrative of our nation and beyond....

Black History Month – Embracing Diversity

When a Good Employee Leaves

When a Good Employee Leaves

They’re professional, they’re proactive, they’re profitable… and then, they leave! Why is it that good employees seek out more? As an HR professional, or a manager, you need to ensure...

When a Good Employee Leaves

5 Tips for Being Productive, Not Busy

5 Tips for Being Productive, Not Busy

I’m a calendar junky.  There, I said it.  I believed that in order to feel accomplished, and important, I needed to fill my calendar, every day, every moment. I filled...

5 Tips for Being Productive, Not Busy

Managing Independent Contractors: A Guide for Employers

Managing Independent Contractors: A Guide for Employers

The article provides guidance on managing independent contractors, highlighting the need to distinguish them from traditional employees. It emphasizes setting clear project parameters, maintaining open communication, and ensuring timely payment....

Managing Independent Contractors: A Guide for Employers

How to Be an Ally at Work

How to Be an Ally at Work

In today's increasingly diverse workplace, the role of an ally is more important than ever. Allyship refers to the practice of actively supporting and advocating for marginalized or underrepresented groups...

How to Be an Ally at Work

BREAKING: DOL Independent Contractor Ruling

BREAKING: DOL Independent Contractor Ruling

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule revising its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s classification provision to determine whether a worker may be considered an independent...

BREAKING: DOL Independent Contractor Ruling

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Justifying HR Costs: Strategies for Aligning People Programs with Business Success

Justifying HR Costs: Strategies for Aligning People Programs with Business Success

The need for HR to demonstrate the value of people-focused initiatives has never been greater. This blog explores strategies that HR leaders can use to effectively justify these investments.

Justifying HR Costs: Strategies for Aligning People Programs with Business Success

5 Steps to Create Better Performance Reviews

5 Steps to Create Better Performance Reviews

Performance review examples: Inclusive, positive feedback, specific examples, 360-degree insights, developmental goals

5 Steps to Create Better Performance Reviews

2023 In Review: Key Employment Law Developments

2023 In Review: Key Employment Law Developments

2023 Employment Law Updates: NLRB rulings, Marijuana Testing, Wage Thresholds, WARN Acts, New Leaves, and Training

2023 In Review: Key Employment Law Developments

Compliance Employment Law
Streamlining HR Year-End Activities: A Guide to Compliance and Efficiency

Streamlining HR Year-End Activities: A Guide to Compliance and Efficiency

As the year draws to a close, Human Resources professionals are gearing up for a crucial phase in their annual calendar: Year-End Activities. While it may sound like routine paperwork,...

Streamlining HR Year-End Activities: A Guide to Compliance and Efficiency

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