How to increase PTO usage in 2023

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Did PTO usage hit a healthy amount for your employees this year? If your employees underutilized their PTO in 2022, they aren’t alone. 55% of Americans don’t use up their paid time off, leaving 6.5 days of unused PTO on average. Although it feels nice to have a full staff on hand every day, it […]

ASO or PEO: What you need to know

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When companies outsource HR, they’re usually choosing between an ASO or PEO. Both tackle HR in different ways. If you aren’t already familiar with Administrative Service Organizations (ASO) or Professional Employer Organizations (PEO), distinguishing between them requires some further explanation.  Many businesses outsource their HR to an ASO or PEO. While each type of service […]

Happy Small Business Saturday!

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  Small Business Saturday serves as a necessary reminder of the importance of supporting the small businesses in your community. Check out the video above for a quick word of appreciation from our founder and CEO, Adam Daines, for small businesses everywhere.  What started as a campaign by American Express in 2010 evolved into a […]

HR Audit Checklist

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The holiday season is a perfect time to take a step back and examine your strategy with an HR audit. By conducting a holistic review of your HR strengths and weaknesses, you’ll know exactly where to focus your energy in 2023. But how does an HR audit work?  HR audits provide a clear picture of […]

How to fix a toxic workplace culture

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No one intends to create a toxic culture at their workplace, yet they bubble up everywhere. How? Generally, toxic workplace cultures emerge through a combination of unchecked bad habits, bad conditions, and a lack of strategic cultural and HR initiatives.  Ideally, your business never develops a toxic workplace, but sometimes company culture takes a backseat […]

Adjusting to pay transparency laws

Pay Transparency Laws

Is your business ready for new pay transparency laws? Most notably, California’s pay transparency law goes into effect on January 1st, 2023, following in the footsteps of the 2021 Colorado law. Unfortunately, this presents a new compliance hurdle for small businesses, particularly to clear. So how do you adjust?  The spirit of these pay transparency […]

How Managed HR benefits employees

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Outsourced HR improves your organization from the top down. Employees benefit from accessible HR expertise and a refined employee experience. Meanwhile, leadership gets more engaged workers and behind-the-scenes coverage to keep their company compliant. Those benefits rang true for Horizons for Youth, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization.  Small businesses often neglect HR until it’s too late. […]

Where Mergers & Acquisitions go wrong

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Mergers and acquisitions can be exciting, momentous achievements but also delicate processes. Miss one detail and the whole deal turns sour. As such, diligence is the name of the game. No stone can be left unturned when you merge with or acquire another company.  If you’ve worked in the corporate world long enough, you’ve probably […]

How to run your all-hands meetings

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All hands on deck! It’s time to bring all-hands meetings into your employee engagement strategy. Of course, we’ve all sat through some less than engaging presentations, but when done correctly, they benefit your whole organization.  Pulling off an all-hands meeting requires planning and enthusiasm, but with a bit of work, your employees will be excited […]

6 Recession-proofing HR strategies

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The looming recession has been a regular topic of discussion for months now. Some argue it’s started; others say it’s still on the way. Wherever you land on that, it’s essential to prepare your business for the more challenging days to come. We believe HR can help.  With a forward-thinking approach to human resources, your […]

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