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Four Inclusive Decision-Making Principles

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What Laws Apply When Businesses Reach 50 Employees?

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Are You Ready For These Top HR Trends in 2024?

As we transition into a new year, the world of Human Resources is poised to undergo several transformative trends that reflect the evolving landscape of work. Some transformations are already at work, such as the continued integration of technology in HR processes, with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and automation tools. These […]

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What Are Unemployment Voluntary Contributions?

HR Question: What are unemployment voluntary contributions? Can this benefit our company? HR Answer: Before we dive into voluntary contributions, let’s first address unemployment insurance. The US Department of Labor (DOL) explains that unemployment insurance is a federal-state program that is financed through federal and state employer payroll taxes. Typically, according to the DOL, employers must […]

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Do I Have To Pay Employees for the Company Holiday Party?

HR Question: Our organization is hosting our annual holiday party, and we’re trying to answer a question – do we have to pay our employees to attend? HR Answer: It’s that time of year again – the holiday season is here! And with this season come parties and events designed to celebrate this festive time […]

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