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Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security

<img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59374 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-59374 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

What Employers Need To Know About Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)

Published March 5, 2025
in Benefits & Compensation, HR Compliance

Image of our Wheel of HR Services, with a focus on Employee Relations.

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59377 avia-img-lazy-loading-59377 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Image of our Wheel of HR Services, with a focus on Employee Relations." srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Employee-Relations-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How To Help Employees Who Don’t Get Along Work Well Together

Published March 4, 2025
in Employee Relations

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<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Benefits-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59375 avia-img-lazy-loading-59375 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Image of HR Wheel of Services emphasizing Benefits and Compensation Services from Clark Schaefer Strategic HR" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Benefits-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Benefits-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Benefits-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Benefits-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Benefits-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How Can I Use Salary Benchmarking As a Recruitment Strategy?

Last Updated February 26th, 2025
in Benefits & Compensation, Recruitment

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security

<img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59374 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-59374 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How to Manage Creditable Coverage Reporting and Notices

Last Updated February 20th, 2025
in HR Compliance

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR services, with Training & Development Services highlighted in purple.

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59381 avia-img-lazy-loading-59381 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR services, with Training & Development Services highlighted in purple." srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

Barriers To Effective Training and Development

Last Updated February 5th, 2025
in Training & Development

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security

<img decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59374 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-59374 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Clark Schaefer Strategic HR's wheel of HR Services, including HR Strategy, Recruitment, Training & Development, Benefits & Compensation, Communications, Employee Relations, Recordkeeping, and Health, Safety & Security" srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How To Follow ACA Reporting Requirements & Avoid Penalties

Last Updated February 5th, 2025
in HR Compliance

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR Wheel of HR Services, featuring Health, Safety, & Security.

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59378 avia-img-lazy-loading-59378 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="Clark Schaefer Strategic HR Wheel of HR Services, featuring Health, Safety, & Security." srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Health-Safety-Security-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How to Simplify Your Work Life

Last Updated January 23rd, 2025
in Health, Safety & Security

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