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Emerging HR trends, compliance updates, recruitment and retention—everything you need to keep your organization running smoothly.

    HR Guide to the Perk-cession
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | March 28, 2023

    Recent years saw a rapid increase in workplace perk offerings. The goal was to entice employees back into the office and appeal to new candidates....

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    HR Guide: Understanding The Levels Document
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | March 17, 2023

    Levels documents play an important role in organizations' pay transparency efforts. They help determine the basis of job responsibilities, necessary...

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    HR Guide: Understanding the Skip-Level Meeting
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | March 15, 2023

    Skip-level meetings are a nontraditional way for organizations to garner additional employee and managerial feedback. Meetings between employees and...

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    Are Organizations Required To Announce Layoffs?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | February 28, 2023

    Layoffs can be tricky, but are organizations required to inform their employees before conducting them? This answer is reflected in the WARN Act. A...

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    Can You Use AI During Recruitment?
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | February 21, 2023

    Updated May 19, 2023: The EEOC has released technical documentation to assess the use of AI during recruitment in efforts to prevent discrimination.

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    ChatGPT—Everything You Need to Know
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | February 15, 2023

    Recent years have seen a sudden surge in AI tools—many of which offer the potential to significantly reduce the time needed for completing daily...

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    What Are Quarterly Tax Forms 941 and 1040-ES?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | February 14, 2023

    Several tax documents must be filed annually, while two specific forms are filed quarterly—Form 941 and Form 1040-ES. Tax forms can be complicated...

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    What Are the Different Healthcare Options for SMBs?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | February 10, 2023

    Healthcare in the United States can feel overwhelming and complex. Between deductibles, copays, and in-network providers, it can be difficult for...

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    Onboarding Best Practices: A Comprehensive Checklist and Process Guide
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | January 30, 2023

    What Is Onboarding and Why Does it Matter? Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into an organization, equipping them with the...

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    What Is a Dependent Care FSA and How Does It Work?
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | January 30, 2023

    As the cost of living continues to rise around the country, many employees—especially those caring for family members—are looking for ways to...

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