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What Is the Portal-to-Portal Act?
Compliance
What Is the Portal-to-Portal Act?
Determining compensable work time under the Portal-to-Portal Act is not always clear-cut.
September 3, 2022 ・7 mins read
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Payroll
Is an Open Compensation Policy a Good Idea?
Should you make compensation public at your company? Learn the pros and cons of an open salary policy for your business.
August 30, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Your Hourly Employees
When a productive hourly worker becomes disengaged or suddenly quits, it can adversely impact your business. Discover ways to hang on to your top employees.
August 30, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Benefits
“Use It or Lose It” Paid Time Off vs. Flex Time
A use-it-or-lose-it PTO policy may be negatively impacting your employees' work-life balance and retention. Here's why you should consider if offering flex time is the right fit for your workforce.
August 25, 2022 ・6 mins read
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What Is Managed Payroll — and Is It Right for Your Business?
Would your business benefit from outsourcing payroll? Learn more about managed payroll and how it can help your company.
August 24, 2022 ・7 mins read
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Talent
Why Detail Orientation Is a Top Soft Skill — and How to Spot It
Employees who are highly detail-oriented get their work done accurately and reliably — and are great brand ambassadors for your organization. Here’s what to look for to verify this desirable skill.
August 18, 2022 ・8 mins read
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How to Encourage Employees to Take Alternate Transportation to Work
There are environmental as well as work-related reasons to encourage staff to use alternative transportation options. Find out how to bring those benefits to your workplace.
August 17, 2022 ・7 mins read
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Talent
Hiring A Candidate Who Discloses They Are Pregnant
Considering women make up 44.7% of the global workplace, it’s likely that when hiring for your business, you'll come across top candidates that disclose they are pregnant.
August 14, 2022 ・7 mins read
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Job Shadowing: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?
Find out how job shadowing can benefit both your company and employees, plus tips for developing a shadowing plan.
August 9, 2022 ・9 mins read
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Talent
5 HR Technologies for Improved Recruiting and Hiring
Here are 5 must-have HR tools, apps, and software to improve your recruiting, hiring, and human resources efforts as a whole.
August 4, 2022 ・7 mins read
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Payroll
How Much Should Organizations Raise Wages to Combat Inflation?
Most companies realize the need to give employees a raise, but how much is enough? Where do organizations draw the line? Learn more here.
August 31, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
How to Spot a Bad Apple in Your Organization
Discover the best strategies for how employers and managers can identify, work with, and communicate with problem employees.
August 31, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Compliance
What is Disparate Impact? Unintended Discrimination and Company Policies
A best practice is to understand what disparate impact is, how it may occur, and how to change policies to avoid it.
August 30, 2022 ・7 mins read
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How to Manage the Impact of Workplace Politics on Your Workforce
Culture
How to Manage the Impact of Workplace Politics on Your Workforce
Office politics become a heavy second load to carry. This places employees at risk of burnout.
August 29, 2022 ・10 mins read
Read more
Culture
Should You Worry About Negative Employee Reviews Online?
Learn why negative reviews on Glassdoor and other review sites matter — and how to handle them.
August 24, 2022 ・8 mins read
Read more
Compliance
All About the New DOL Proposed Overtime Rule Expected In October 2022
The DOL is considering a new overtime rule — and the proposal is expected to hit this coming fall.
August 19, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
7 Company Culture Books You Need to Read
Reading a company culture book is an investment in yourself and the company as a whole, especially when you put the ideas into action.
August 17, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
10 Inspiring Company Culture Examples
Great company culture examples can give business leaders ideas for how they can reap the benefits of a culture that motivates employees.
August 16, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Diversity & Inclusion
What is Disparate Treatment? Discrimination in the Workplace
Worker’s rights begin at the recruitment process — even before an employee is hired. At every stage of employment, disparate treatment can occur.
August 13, 2022 ・8 mins read
Read more
HR Outsourcing
11 Tips to Prepare Your Business for a Recession
You may not be able to control if a recession occurs, but you can be prepared to minimize the impact. See our list of action items to help secure your business regardless of the state of the economy.
August 5, 2022 ・16 mins read
Read more
Should I Hire a Business Consultant for My Small Business?
There are many reasons to hire a business consultant for your small company. Learn why this might be a solution for you.
August 4, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
What Is the Portal-to-Portal Act?
Compliance
What Is the Portal-to-Portal Act?
Determining compensable work time under the Portal-to-Portal Act is not always clear-cut.
September 3, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Payroll
How Much Should Organizations Raise Wages to Combat Inflation?
Most companies realize the need to give employees a raise, but how much is enough? Where do organizations draw the line? Learn more here.
August 31, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
How to Spot a Bad Apple in Your Organization
Discover the best strategies for how employers and managers can identify, work with, and communicate with problem employees.
August 31, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Compliance
What is Disparate Impact? Unintended Discrimination and Company Policies
A best practice is to understand what disparate impact is, how it may occur, and how to change policies to avoid it.
August 30, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Payroll
Is an Open Compensation Policy a Good Idea?
Should you make compensation public at your company? Learn the pros and cons of an open salary policy for your business.
August 30, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
Strategies for Engaging and Retaining Your Hourly Employees
When a productive hourly worker becomes disengaged or suddenly quits, it can adversely impact your business. Discover ways to hang on to your top employees.
August 30, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
How to Manage the Impact of Workplace Politics on Your Workforce
Culture
How to Manage the Impact of Workplace Politics on Your Workforce
Office politics become a heavy second load to carry. This places employees at risk of burnout.
August 29, 2022 ・10 mins read
Read more
Benefits
“Use It or Lose It” Paid Time Off vs. Flex Time
A use-it-or-lose-it PTO policy may be negatively impacting your employees' work-life balance and retention. Here's why you should consider if offering flex time is the right fit for your workforce.
August 25, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
Culture
Should You Worry About Negative Employee Reviews Online?
Learn why negative reviews on Glassdoor and other review sites matter — and how to handle them.
August 24, 2022 ・8 mins read
Read more
What Is Managed Payroll — and Is It Right for Your Business?
Would your business benefit from outsourcing payroll? Learn more about managed payroll and how it can help your company.
August 24, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Compliance
All About the New DOL Proposed Overtime Rule Expected In October 2022
The DOL is considering a new overtime rule — and the proposal is expected to hit this coming fall.
August 19, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
Talent
Why Detail Orientation Is a Top Soft Skill — and How to Spot It
Employees who are highly detail-oriented get their work done accurately and reliably — and are great brand ambassadors for your organization. Here’s what to look for to verify this desirable skill.
August 18, 2022 ・8 mins read
Read more
Culture
7 Company Culture Books You Need to Read
Reading a company culture book is an investment in yourself and the company as a whole, especially when you put the ideas into action.
August 17, 2022 ・6 mins read
Read more
How to Encourage Employees to Take Alternate Transportation to Work
There are environmental as well as work-related reasons to encourage staff to use alternative transportation options. Find out how to bring those benefits to your workplace.
August 17, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Culture
10 Inspiring Company Culture Examples
Great company culture examples can give business leaders ideas for how they can reap the benefits of a culture that motivates employees.
August 16, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Talent
Hiring A Candidate Who Discloses They Are Pregnant
Considering women make up 44.7% of the global workplace, it’s likely that when hiring for your business, you'll come across top candidates that disclose they are pregnant.
August 14, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Diversity & Inclusion
What is Disparate Treatment? Discrimination in the Workplace
Worker’s rights begin at the recruitment process — even before an employee is hired. At every stage of employment, disparate treatment can occur.
August 13, 2022 ・8 mins read
Read more
Job Shadowing: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?
Find out how job shadowing can benefit both your company and employees, plus tips for developing a shadowing plan.
August 9, 2022 ・9 mins read
Read more
HR Outsourcing
11 Tips to Prepare Your Business for a Recession
You may not be able to control if a recession occurs, but you can be prepared to minimize the impact. See our list of action items to help secure your business regardless of the state of the economy.
August 5, 2022 ・16 mins read
Read more
Talent
5 HR Technologies for Improved Recruiting and Hiring
Here are 5 must-have HR tools, apps, and software to improve your recruiting, hiring, and human resources efforts as a whole.
August 4, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more
Should I Hire a Business Consultant for My Small Business?
There are many reasons to hire a business consultant for your small company. Learn why this might be a solution for you.
August 4, 2022 ・7 mins read
Read more

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