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    Onboarding Reduces New Employee Turnover

    Nearly 20% of turnover happens within the first 45 days. Set the stage for success by creating a positive onboarding experience with these 9 easy...

    Are Teachers Considered to be Exempt?

    Will teachers have to earn the minimum salary amount of $913/week to be considered exempt from overtime?

    ADP Employees Hacked - Is Your Company Safe?

    Thousands of employee data were used to set up fraudulent ADP accounts, steal employee W-2s, and file false tax returns. Here are 7 steps...

    HSA – Just for Open Enrollment?

    Unlike the rules that govern FSAs, HSAs are quite different, including the ability to change contribution amounts outside of open enrollment.

    How to Negotiate Salary

    Having the “money talk” with job candidates is awkward and uncomfortable and can make or break hiring decisions. Learn how to negotiate salary like a...

    Compensation Strategy Simplified

    Need help with your compensation strategy? Ask yourself these three questions to determine whether you need to make a change.

    Independent Contractor: Redefined

    Due to a tightened definition, it’s time to reevaluate whether or not your independent contractors should be considered employees.

    Vulgar Facebook Post was “Protected Activity”

    While it may seem like common sense to fire a worker that hits the company on Facebook - there are factors to consider that may complicate ...

    Unions Soon Coming to Small Businesses

    What you need to know about the Ambush Election Rules and how they may impact your small business.

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    Putting the HUMAN back in Human Resources