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2020 Employment Law and HR Trends
As 2019 closes, many will reflect on accomplishments and look to the future. And for HR professionals it’s crystal ball gazing time where we make predictions on HR and employment law trends for 2020. When your business is part of a Professional Employer Organization...
7 Must-Read Books for Managers and Business Leaders
Most people think of management and leadership as a quality you either have or you don’t — and that may be true to a certain extent — but anyone can learn and develop the skill of leadership. In fact, recent studies have shown that approximately 30% of leadership...
How to Run Fewer, Shorter, More Effective Meetings
Meetings, whether live or virtual, are a fact of life. They can be extremely helpful and productive or a huge, counterproductive waste of time. While employees love to complain about meetings, we all know how valuable they can be. Everyone wants to be on the same...
Office Parties and Employer Liability: How to Minimize Risks
The end of the year is quickly approaching and many employers are planning their annual employee holiday parties. These social gatherings are typically held to thank employees for all of their hard work over the past year, socialize outside of work time, and to lift...
Keep Your Employees Focused During the Holidays
Do you feel like productivity in the office declines during the holidays? With all the stress associated with the hustle and bustle of shopping, holiday festivities, and last-minute vacation days, productivity in the office may suffer. Here are some tips to help your...
What to Know About Office Politics and Organizational Dynamics
While office politics is often a source of stress and conflict in the workplace, there’s simply no escaping it. Rather than try to eliminate office politics, the goal should be to use politics and work relationships to your advantage. The dictionary defines politics...
Tips to Improve Employee Attendance
Meeting business goals can become difficult if no one shows up for work. Not only does poor attendance drain the morale of co-workers who must pick up the slack, but it also increases expenses and reduces productivity. Absenteeism ultimately affects your bottom line....
How to Make the Workplace More Inclusive for People with Disabilities
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 American adults (about 81 million) are living with some type of disability. By making the workplace more inclusive for people with disabilities, you can recruit and hire from a large pool of talented...
Why Your PEO Should Be ESAC Accredited
Many businesses already know the advantages of outsourcing their HR services to a Professional Employer Organization, but how do you know which one to choose? How can you be sure a PEO is reputable and trustworthy? When selecting a PEO to handle crucial HR functions,...