How to Hire & Pay Independent Contractors
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What Is Job Abandonment?
What Is Job Abandonment? Job abandonment is usually pretty easy to identify: someone abandons their job when they no-call...
Remain Compliant: Updates to David Bacon and Related Act Regulations
What Are the Davis Bacon and Related Acts? The Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) requires that each contract over $2,000...
Probationary Periods: What Are They and What Is Their Purpose?
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HR’s Compliance Responsibilities Regarding State Unemployment Insurance
State unemployment insurance (SUI) is like car insurance. You have it, but you don’t think about it every day....
DOL Proposes $55k Overtime Rule Threshold & Schedules Regular Increases
It’s here, the news we have all been waiting for: the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed the new...
The 7 Soft Skills HR Pros Need + Resources to Develop Them
Soft skills are the yin to hard skills’ yang. You need both to achieve a perfect balance. However, soft...
Why Is Onboarding Important?
Have you ever been on a really bad date? I certainly have… Upon first interaction, it was evident that...
What Is Upward Mobility in the Workplace?
What Is Upward Mobility? Upward mobility is defined as the movement of someone from a lower socioeconomic status...
Direct Reports: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
What Is a Direct Report? A direct report is an employee who works directly below a leader within the...
Role Ambiguity: How It Impacts Employee Retention and How to Avoid It
What is Role Ambiguity? Role ambiguity occurs when an employee is not given a clear job description;...
Human Capital Management; Or, How to Stop Doing Everything for Everyone
You’re an HR professional conducting market research to determine how your organization can competitively compensate your employees despite uncertain...
Should HR Provide Birthday Cakes for Employees?
Have you experienced the Pandora’s box of complaints and chaos that occurs around birthday party celebrations? It begins with...
What HR Should Know About the ADA and Substance Use Disorders
As HR at a small employer, you may have witnessed employees battling addiction issues. In fact, one of your...
What is Rightsizing and Is It Right for Your Organization?
What is Rightsizing? Rightsizing is the process of restructuring an organization to meet business objectives and revenue goals...
IRS Makes Radical Changes to Electronic Filing Requirements for 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) electronic filing mandate goes into effect on January 1, 2024. Let’s cover what it...
Form I-9 Updates and E-Verify Policy Changes
The new Form I-9 is set to become available on August 1, 2023. Employers may continue to use the...
Workplace Gossip vs. Strategic Communication
People are constantly talking at work, from morning coffee chats to discussions in company meetings to calls with clients....
What Should Employers Know About the Affirmative Action Ruling?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has made several key decisions lately that may affect how small...
What States Have Pay Transparency Laws?
Many jurisdictions are passing laws to protect and enforce pay transparency. HR professionals at small to midsized employers may...