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Including AI in Your Succession Planning
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Succession Planning: How Can We Prepare for Exits of Key Employees?
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Company Holiday Party Considerations – Pay, Safety, Inclusivity
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The holiday season is just around the corner, bringing with it a variety of parties and events that celebrate this festive time. These gatherings are also opportunities to express gratitude to employees, recognize their hard work, and strengthen team bonds.
Do I Have to Provide Employees Time Off to Vote?
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Voting is a basic right in the United States, but do employers have to provide time off to allow employees to exercise that right? As with many answers in human resources, “It depends.”
What Role Should HR Play in Benefits Open Enrollment to Ensure Success?
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There’s no doubt that employee benefits brokers play a vital role in any benefits enrollment process. They know what benefits programs are available, which vendors can provide them, and how benefits are priced.
Future-Proofing Your Workforce: The Power of Upskilling, Reskilling, and Skills-Based Hiring
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As the workforce adapts to changes in business, technology, and the economy, organizations must ensure employees have the skills to keep up. Whether efforts are directed internally toward upskilling and reskilling staff or externally through the use of skills-based hiring practices, meeting this need is fundamental.
How To Follow ACA Reporting Requirements & Avoid Penalties
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Many organizations struggle to understand if they are following the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting standards correctly while others are not aware that they need to report in the first place. If you aren’t in compliance with ACA reporting requirements, each employee represents a potential fine. These fines can range from hundreds to millions of dollars—easy enough to bankrupt a smaller organization.