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When Do I Have to Deliver an Employee’s Final Paycheck?

Do you know when an employee's final paycheck is due after they've quit? What if you've let them go? Don't miss these important dates!

Designing a Modern Dress Code for Today’s Workplace

Do you think your organization has a modern dress code? How have you allowed inclusivity and self-expression to play a role?

What is Equal Pay Day?

Do you know how long it takes for a woman to earn as much as her male counterpart's annual salary? It changes every year!

How To Organize Employee Records And Remain Compliant

It's critical to follow federal regulations as you organize employee records. Here are 5 key types of employee files & how to maintain them.

How To Set Up The HR Function In Your Company

Learn how to determine if you need HR and the 7 key areas of HR you should consider addressing as you set up your HR function.

Could Sabbaticals Be Your Next Retention Tool?

Sabbaticals are gaining in popularity as companies look for meaningful ways to retain employees. Here's what you should consider.

How Can You Teach a Manager to be a Good Listener?

Do you know a manager who needs to learn to be a good listener? Listening is a skill that CAN be taught, and here's how you can do it!

What is the Value of Job Descriptions?

What's the value of job descriptions? We'll explain what to include in job descriptions and how they can help with your HR HR Compliance.

What are the Essentials of a Good Employee Relations Plan?

What is Employee Relations and how do you develop a good Employee Relations Plan? Here are examples of what to include in your plan.

How to Develop a Strategic Plan for Your Business

Important steps on how to develop a strategic plan and ultimately the roadmap to success for your business.

Why Is It Important To Get An Employee’s Signature?

Learn why an employee signature is critical to protect your business and the employee. We explain signature best practices & what not to do.

Are Employee Gift Cards Considered Taxable Benefits?

If you provide gift cards as employee rewards, do you know whether they are taxable benefits? Read this HR Question of the Week to find out!

How To Determine If A Home Office Injury Is Covered By Workers’ Compensation

Remote workplace injuries can be harder to investigate. Here's how to determine if an injury is covered by workers' compensation.

How Can I Stop Candidates From Ghosting After Accepting an Offer?

Are your candidates ghosting after accepting an offer? Don't miss this article with tips to keep those candidates engaged!

Tips For How To Have Difficult Conversations With Employees

Managers often need to have difficult conversations with employees to address sensitive topics. Here are tips to handle these with ease.

How Can I Prevent Unethical Behavior On My Team?

As a supervisor, I know it’s my responsibility to prevent unethical behavior on my team. But what does that look like? How do I prevent it?

Mental Health Concerns in the Workplace

How can Human Resources and business leaders partner together to address rising mental health concerns in the workplace?

Do Our Remote, Out-of-State Employees Qualify for FMLA?

If you have out-of-state remote workers, be sure that you know how to remain compliant with FMLA regulations. If not, you risk costly fines.

Should We Abolish Performance Improvement Plans?

Many employees associate performance improvement plans with negative consequences. What can we do to change this perception?

What’s the Most Effective Way to Use Panel Interviews?

Panel interviews, when planned properly, allow interviewers to get a broader picture of the candidate and their experience while saving time.
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Why Employee Retention is More Important Now Than Ever

In the post-pandemic "war for talent," employers need to focus on employee retention to survive. Here are strategies to keep your talent.

Strategies for Managing Change in Your Organization

When managing change in your organization, it can be a bumpy road. Consider these tools to make it a smooth transition for your team.

Bonus Grants: A Creative Way to Retain and Reward Key Employees

If you're struggling to retain employees, bonus grants are a flexible and simple tool to use as part of your retention strategy.

Compensating Employees for Travel Time

The FLSA and state laws exist to provide definitions of travel time or impose additional requirements for travel time pay.

How to Handle Unemployment Fraud?

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?

What is a Certificate of Qualification for Employment?

HR Question: This week a hiring manager was excited about a candidate but learned during an interview that the candidate has had a Felony for theft.  The candidate mentioned having an Ohio Certificate of Qualification for Employment that they could provide. Although we are not a bank and the role does not handle money, we […]