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    Drew Gieseke

    Drew Gieseke is an aPHR®-certified marketing professional who writes about HR, compliance, and healthcare solutions.
    New Hire Onboarding Tips and Best Practices for Organizations in 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 7, 2021

    A recent SHRM article reported that studies show “as many as half of workers intend to look for a new job” in 2021. For a growing business,...

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    PPP Loan Application Deadline Extended with New 2021 Law
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 6, 2021

    On March 31, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the PPP Extension Act of 2021, which adjusts the deadline for first- and second-draw Paycheck...

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    How the Made in America Tax Plan Could Impact Employers
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 5, 2021

    The White House recently announced two major policy proposals that have the potential to completely restructure key components of the U.S. economy....

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    How the Newly Introduced American Jobs Plan Could Impact Employers
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 5, 2021

    Less than a month after the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, The White House announced yet another policy plan that could transform...

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    What is Amazon Care, and How Could it Impact the Healthcare Industry?
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 1, 2021

    In mid-March 2021, Amazon announced the nationwide launch of Amazon Care, a healthcare service that is expected to debut in the summer of 2021. Find...

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    How to Select the Best Payroll Schedule for Your Organization
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 30, 2021

    Which type of payroll schedule is best for employers? The four most common types of payroll schedules are monthly, semi-monthly, bi-weekly, and weekly

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    COVID-19: New, Updated Guidelines for FFCRA Leave Requirements
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 29, 2021

    Now that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has been law for more than a year, a recent COVID-19 stimulus package updated several...

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    Child Tax Credit 2021: Qualifications, Phase-outs, and More Stimulus Updates
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 23, 2021

    Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) in early March 2021, implementing dozens of changes to the U.S. economy. Among these...

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    HR's Guide to Form 1095-C Compliance and Best Practices
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 14, 2021

    Form 1095-C compliance isn't always easy, but it definitely doesn't have to be difficult. From what it is and how reporting works to updates for...

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    COVID: Congress Passes New, $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | March 10, 2021

    On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, Congress passed new legislation dedicated to providing relief to Americans and industries during the COVID-19 pandemic....

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