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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) – Update Notice

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How to Manage Creditable Coverage Reporting and Notices

HR Question: I reported “creditability” of my prescription plans in March of this year and now I am getting notices that it is due in October.  Are these the same notices?  Is this the same creditable coverage document and what do I need to do? HR Answer: Creditable coverage documents and notices can be confusing […]

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Do I Need HR?

HR Question: As a business owner, how do I know when I should engage someone to help me with our human resources needs? HR Answer: The quick answer is the typical rule of thumb is to have one HR professional for every 100 employees. However, depending on the scope of the role and how proactive […]

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Systemic Racism: How Can I Fight It?

HR Question: The longstanding systemic racism and racial injustice against Black Americans is causing turmoil in my community – with my friends, with my family, and with my coworkers.  What can my organization do to activate solutions to promote progress against systemic racism? How can I be a part of the solution through my workplace […]

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How to Tackle the Challenges of Scaling a Business

The path of an entrepreneur isn’t an easy one, and it’s certainly not for the faint of heart. Although the journey can be filled with challenges and obstacles along the way in scaling a business, it can also be filled with fabulous opportunities that create a rewarding career. To share the lessons that she’s learned […]

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Systemic Changes HR Can Make Against Systemic Racism

As HR professionals and business leaders, we are often seen as the guardians of our organization’s culture and tasked with leading change in the work environment. That said, molding a culture into one that embraces and encourages Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is not necessarily an easy task. There is no switch to flip, and […]

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Spotlight: How Outsourcing HR Helps This Small Business

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