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

    Why Are Pronouns So Important in the Workplace?
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 20, 2022

    Pronouns have become much more significant in our society as education has become more readily available. Organizations must understand why pronouns...

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    Template: HR Reminder for Team to Update HSA Contributions
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | December 20, 2022

    Each year, the IRS announces new maximum contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA). Use this HR communication template to prepare your...

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    The Top 7 Free Courses to Boost Your HR Career in 2023
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 15, 2022

    **For an updated list, check out the Top 5 Free Courses to Boost Your HR Career in 2024. Employers and HR professionals can feel more prepared for...

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    HR Calendar 2023: Key Compliance Dates and Holidays
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | December 8, 2022

    From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2023.

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    Payroll Calendar: Biweekly Pay Periods in 2024
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | December 7, 2022

    As HR shifts focus toward the new year, it is crucial to prepare for important dates and compliance requirements. Similar to last year, 2024 will...

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    Top HR Conferences for 2023
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | November 30, 2022

    Over the past three years, the world of work has changed forever. And that means the human resources industry has to change too. As HR pros continue...

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    2023 Minimum Wage Increases and Changes
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | November 29, 2022

    The minimum wage is a federally mandated minimum that dictates how much employers can pay their employees per hour of labor. It is up to your...

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    2023 ACA Compliance Updates: What You Need to Know
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | November 14, 2022

    Keeping current on Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance can be tricky—increasing penalties raise the stakes even higher for employers. In 2023, HR...

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    3 Steps to Make Cost of Living Adjustments Due to Inflation
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | November 10, 2022

    With inflation soaring, workers are struggling to keep up with rising consumer prices. Household price increases alone were at 13.5% in 2022—the...

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    IRS Roundup: 2023 Tax Brackets, 401(k) Contributions, and FSA Limits
    Picture of Sara Loomis Sara Loomis | November 9, 2022

    **See the 2024 updated numbers for IRS tax brackets, 401(k) contributions, and FSA contributions. The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, regularly...

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