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Hire Better By Partnering With a CRA

Blog, Recruiting - HiringBy jacquelinem February 7, 2017

If you own or work for a small to medium company, chances are you wear multiple hats in your organization. It’s also likely that you do not have a professional HR department or if you do, it consists of one person who does not have expertise in every task that needs to be accomplished in the life cycle of your employees. From recruiting through to termination, each step is important to help you hire the best candidates, retain employees, and stay compliant to avoid legal issues.

Office Politics-Don’t Play Dirty!

Blog, HR TipsBy jacquelinem January 25, 2017

Even if your company has a great organizational chart full of talent, a well thought out workflow matrix and policies that are supposedly set in stone – there will always be some office politics going on. In today’s competitive workplace, most people are strategizing on how to gain some advantage, be noticed, promoted and enhance their chance of success within the company and on through to their next employment destination.

Are You Ready For the New I-9?

Blog, Federal and State Regulations, Recruiting - HiringBy jacquelinem January 12, 2017

Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals that are hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers are responsible and accountable for proper completion of Form I-9 for each person they hire for employment in the United Sates. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a revised Form I-9 for employers

How Will HR Be Impacted By the Inauguration on January 20th?

Blog, Federal and State RegulationsBy jacquelinem December 28, 2016

During the Trump campaign, there was a lot of discussion about minimizing federal business regulations, so it would not be surprising to see some sweeping changes during his presidency. While this may create some relief for organizations, it could put quite a burden on HR departments to monitor regulations in each state in which their business operates.

Do You Consistently Get Consent For Every Background Check?

Background Screening, Blog, Federal and State Regulations, HR Policies, Recruiting - HiringBy jacquelinem December 14, 2016

If your company is performing background checks on all new hires, good for you! Obviously you care about your business, your employees and your customers’ safety. However, if your Human Resources Department has been processing them the same way for years, it’s probably time to check and make sure that your system is up-to-date and compliant.

Were You All Ready To Comply On Dec. 1st ?

Blog, Federal and State Regulations, Recruiting - HiringBy jacquelinem November 29, 2016

Employers who have been concerned about the Dec. 1, 2016 deadline to comply with the Federal Department of Labor regulations regarding overtime eligibility – you have a reprieve – at least for now. The Labor Department completed the ruling as part of President Obama’s goal to help rebuild the middle class.

Does Your Company Have An Innovative Environment?

Blog, HR Tips, Recruiting - HiringBy jacquelinem November 17, 2016

More and more companies are recognizing the necessity of attracting and retaining highly innovative employees in order to create a work culture that competes and performs well in their industry. However, recruiting and keeping these types of employees can be very difficult if your company does not foster the right work environment for these highly prized candidates.

Has Your Company Kept Up with Workplace Demographics?

Blog, Recruiting - HiringBy jacquelinem November 1, 2016

Your company has probably noticed that there is a major shift in the workplace. You may have also experienced some disconnect between your traditional workplace policies and the employees that you are trying to attract and retain. With nearly half of the U.S. workforce being comprised of women and the Millennials replacing the

Is Employee Turnover Affecting Your Bottom Line?

Blog, Federal and State RegulationsBy jacquelinem October 18, 2016

If your company is experiencing a large volume of employees moving on, it’s time to consider why. Aside from the cost of recruiting and training a new employee, the disruption to your business and your customers adds to your loss. It is hard to attract quality employees when your company’s reputation, as an employer, suffers. And any disruption

Are You Ready For the December 1st, 2016 Deadline?

Blog, Federal and State RegulationsBy jacquelinem October 4, 2016

With over 4 million workers affected by the new overtime rules, there is bound to be a big impact on companies, especially small businesses. Whether you have hourly, exempt employees or both, your company will likely have some major changes in payroll.* It has become common for businesses to classify their workers based on what works for them instead of

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