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HR Regulations to Watch in 2017
2017 is predicted to be a year of change, mostly because of all the turnover in Washington. Donald Trump will be sworn in as the next president of the United States on January 20, 2017. Here is what...
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What is a PEO and Why Do I Need One?
If you’re running a business, you may or may not have heard of a PEO. A professional employer organization offers workers’ comp insurance, payroll, benefits and HR assistance. Not only can it save you...
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[Upcoming Webinar] Accident Investigations: A Guide for Employers
There’s been an accident on the job, now what? This month, our risk management experts explain how to understand and prevent accidents from happening again, rather than just placing blame on the person...
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New Hire Reporting in the New Year: Best Practices for 2017
With the new year may come the need for new hires, so it’s a good time for a refresh on new hire reporting. As you likely already know, you, as an employer, are required to submit information on newly...
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8 Steps to a More Ethical Workplace
It’s no secret that confidence in our institutions – whether business or government – is at an all-time low, driven in large measure by frustration with unethical, unlawful and even immoral behaviors...
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Paid Time Off Policy: Should You Bundle Vacation and Sick Time?
Paid time off is one of the most common benefits employers offer. In fact, it’s something employees expect. Recently, there’s been a growing trend among employers to bundle PTO by combining sick and...
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How to Overcome HR Staffing Challenges
If you’ve been running a small business for any amount of time, you know how challenging it can be to grow your organization and keep up with all that goes along with that growth. As you may have...
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What New Medical Marijuana Regulations Mean for Business Owners
Florida and 28 other states, as well as the District of Columbia now consider medical marijuana legal. The new medical marijuana regulations could have an effect on business owners, but there is...
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ACA Repeal and Replace, What Employers Need to Know
President Donald Trump has only been in office a week, and already, he’s working to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Congress has already approved a budget plan to repeal major parts of the...
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How to Prevent HR Compliance Mistakes
When you’re busy running a business, HR is probably the last thing you want to deal with. But learning to recognize issues, and prevent HR compliance mistakes, is key to preventing potentially serious...
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How to Recruit Top Talent, and Keep Them
Recruiting and hiring the best people for a business can be one of the most challenging endeavors business owners face.It all starts with advertising a job opening, and then screening applications and...
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Ignoring HR Liabilities Can Cost You Big
If you run a business, you know employment laws are meant to protect employees — not necessarily business owners. Over the years, the protections have multiplied and people are taking note. In fact,...
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How to Reduce Workplace Risk and Lower Workers’ Compensation Claims
Many business owners face the challenge of keeping their employees safe, but having a safe workplace is smart business. Avoiding injuries not only helps reduce lost work time and workers’ compensation...
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[Upcoming Webinar] How to Conduct an Effective Workplace Investigation
Part of running a business means dealing with personnel issues. When an employee comes to you with a harassment, discrimination, safety or any other type complaint, be sure to listen and investigate....
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HR Regulations: Handling Employees Who May Be Drunk at Work
As an employer, you may sometimes find yourself in a situation that isn’t outlined in a guide book. For example, what if a worker is under the influence of drugs or alcohol on the job?Believe it or...
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Risk Control: Why an Employee Handbook is Key
It’s important to make sure your employees know what they can expect from your company as well as what’s expected of them from day one. The best way to do that is to have detailed job descriptions, a...
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Do I Need a Workers’ Comp Policy?
When it comes to Workers’ Compensation insurance, business owners are often too focused on dollars and cents to see that the benefits far outweigh the premiums. Policies pay for three things when an...
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4 Things to Verify When Hiring Talent
When it comes to hiring and retaining top talent, it’s important to vet potential employees thoroughly. But what information should employers verify? Employers may check a potential employee’s criminal...
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Thinking Outside the Interview Box: How to Hire Top Talent, Part 1
Finding talented people who are the right fit for your company can be a great challenge — especially as competition in the job market grows stronger. The ultimate goal is to seek well-rounded...
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3 Things Employers Need to Know About ACA Changes
Many of you may be wondering whether the GOP’s proposed ACA Replacement might end the Employer Mandate and Required Reporting for employers. The truth is that we do not know yet. What we do know is...
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