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    HR Generalist vs. HR Specialist: Which Career Path is Best for You?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 15, 2022

    Human Resources (HR) offers a diverse and rewarding career path, benefiting employers, employees, and professionals alike. But with so many areas of...

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    Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: What Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 11, 2022

    Whether you knew it or not, your organization likely has a Section 125 cafeteria plan. Even though cafeteria plans are quite common, ERISA compliance...

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    5 Key Factors Affecting Employee Retention and How to Improve Them
    Picture of Alexis Merrill Alexis Merrill | March 9, 2022

    Employee retention is a major challenge for HR professionals today. With 65% of employees actively seeking new job opportunities and 88% of...

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    Exempt or Not: Do You Have to Classify Some Employees as Hourly?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 8, 2022

    Along with classifying employees as part-time or full-time, employers are also required by federal law to correctly distinguish between exempt and...

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    What is Evidence of Insurability (EOI)?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 4, 2022

    Due to HR’s prominent role in open enrollment, employees often turn to you with insurance questions even after you’ve handed off responsibility to...

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    Employee Rewards vs. Employee Recognition
    Picture of Alexis Merrill Alexis Merrill | March 4, 2022

    In today’s competitive job market, employee retention is a top priority for organizations seeking to maintain a strong, engaged workforce. While...

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    The Top 5 Free Courses to Boost Your HR Career in 2022
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | February 28, 2022

    With human resources professionals facing more challenges and changes in the workplace than ever before, it can feel overwhelming to keep up....

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    The Role of Assessments in the Hiring Process
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 24, 2022

    The Great Resignation has been weighing heavily on many HR minds these past few months. But of course, one employer’s retention tension can be...

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    Culture Guides: What They Are and Why You Need One
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 24, 2022

    Your employee handbook probably isn’t working for you. While the idea behind them is good, most of them are bad in practice because, too often, they...

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    Template: How to Correct and Communicate a Payroll Overpayment
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 21, 2022

    Overpaying employees more common than you might think. But that doesn't mean it should go uncorrected. Here's what HR pros need to know about why...

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