In-House HR or Outsourced HR?

Though every business approaches human resources differently, they generally run with in-house HR or outsourced HR. Both have their merits, and our team has experience with each. However, your company’s route depends on how you believe you can maximize your HR results based on your budget.  HR is more than administration or hiring and firing. […]

Protecting your business from employment lawsuits

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Few words strike fear in the heart of a business owner like “lawsuit.” Unfortunately, employment lawsuits are an ever-present threat to companies, especially those with limited HR compliance knowledge. If you conduct business in the U.S., you’re working in the 5th most litigious country on the planet. Running your business without the right policies and […]

What is an HRO?

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Previously we’ve written about ASOs and PEOs, but there’s a third model that treads the line between those two called an HRO. HROs, or human resources outsourcing companies, offer small to mid-sized businesses a different route to satisfy their HR needs. But what makes them stand apart from a PEO or ASO?  HROs offer a […]

6 HR Trends for 2023

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2022 has been a rollercoaster ride of a year for businesses, and, heading into 2023, we’ve identified some emerging HR trends to keep your eyes on. How human resources departments respond to the recession, a bizarre talent market, and everchanging technology will be exciting to track. It could also make a world of difference for […]

8 Employee Retention Strategies

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Businesses everywhere struggle with employee retention. The dust has finally settled after the Great Resignation and Great Reshuffle. Now, according to a report by Lattice, two-thirds of HR teams changed focus from talent acquisition to retention. Furthermore, 83% of organizations are putting more emphasis on keeping employees around than they had before. But what does […]

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 […]

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