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Specific Ways HR Can Cultivate an Inclusive Workplace

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HR Question: We’re celebrating the last full week of Black History month, and we want to keep the conversation going. How can our HR department cultivate a more inclusive environment beyond Black History Month? HR Answer: While the month of February inspires us to celebrate the successes and recognize the struggles of Black and African […]
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Federal Employment Poster Requirements for On-Site and Remote Workers

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HR Question: I keep receiving notices that I need to order new posters to meet federal employment poster requirements. Many of my employees aren’t in the office regularly and those that are don’t look at the posters or any of the compliance documents we are required to distribute. What’s the risk if we don’t post […]
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How to Handle Unemployment Fraud?

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HR Question: Our company is getting unemployment notices for people that have never worked here, or in some cases, people who are still employed.  How should I handle this unemployment fraud? HR Answer: The increasing level of unemployment fraud has been a source of frustration for states, employers, and individual employees.  Various US congressional packages […]
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Do I Need HR?

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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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When To Complete an I9 for a Rehired Employee?

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Question:   We are starting to gear up for seasonal hiring for the summer.  If I rehire seasonal workers from last year, do I need to have them complete a new I9 form? Answer:   According to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, if an employee is rehired within three (3) years of the […]
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Are Wellness Program Incentives Taxable?

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Question: Is it true that employees have to pay taxes on wellness program incentives? Answer: With wellness programs on the rise, there is plenty of opportunity for employees to receive various incentives – from t-shirts and event tickets to gift cards and cash.  As employers consider wellness program design and how to incentivize employees (if […]
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Empathy First: A Modern Guide to Nonprofit Layoffs

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Layoffs are never easy. For not-for-profits (NFPs), where mission-driven cultures and tight-knit teams are the norm, the impact of workforce reductions can feel even more personal. Yet in times of economic uncertainty, funding changes, or strategic realignment, reductions in force (RIFs) may be unavoidable. Although consideration for the necessary legal concerns related to a layoff […]
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