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Are Wellness Program Incentives Taxable?

Last Updated June 26th, 2025
in Benefits & Compensation Question of the Week

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 […]

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, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Full-Wheel-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-400x400.png 400w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

Empathy First: A Modern Guide to Nonprofit Layoffs

Last Updated June 26th, 2025
in Communications, Employee Relations Question of the Week

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 […]

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, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Training-and-Development-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-400x400.png 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

How Do I Successfully Coach Employees to Improve Performance?

Last Updated June 11th, 2025
in Employee Relations, Training & Development Question of the Week

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

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Six Key Leadership Attributes for Your Leadership Development Plan

Last Updated June 10th, 2025
in HR Strategy Question of the Week

Image of the Wheel of HR featuring HR Compliance and Recordkeeping Services from Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

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How Long Should We Keep Resumes and Applications?

Last Updated June 10th, 2025
in Recordkeeping Question of the Week

We’re doing some end-of-year filing and record cleanup. How long do we need to keep resumes and applications?

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

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Video: What is a DiSC Assessment and What is it Used For?

Last Updated May 23rd, 2025
in Employee Relations, Training & Development, Videos Question of the Week, Video

HR Wheel for Recruitment Services from Clark Schaefer Strategic HR.

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="450" height="450" src="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png" class="wp-image-59380 avia-img-lazy-loading-59380 attachment-square size-square wp-post-image" alt="HR Wheel for Recruitment Services from Clark Schaefer Strategic HR." srcset="https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023.png 450w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-350x350.png 350w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-80x80.png 80w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-200x200.png 200w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-36x36.png 36w, https://strategichrinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WHEEL-IMAGE-Recruitment-Clark-Schaefer-Strategic-HR-2023-400x400.png 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" />

What Should I Include in the First 90-Day Introductory Period?

Last Updated May 14th, 2025
in Recruitment Question of the Week

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