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

    Step-by-Step Guide: How to Fill Out Form W-4 2021
    Picture of Drew Gieseke Drew Gieseke | April 20, 2021

    The 2021 version of Form W-4 may have been released in December 2020, but the tax return compliance document was completely overhauled the previous...

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    Email Template for a Job Rejection Letter
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 13, 2021

    Denying candidates a job opportunity is never easy, especially if the candidate was a strong contender for the position, or if you need to send...

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    Email Template to Extend a Job Offer to a Candidate
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | April 9, 2021

    When bringing on a new teammate, it's common for hiring managers to extend a verbal job offer over the phone and, once accepted, send a written...

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    How Do You Interview Internal Job Candidates?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 30, 2021

    A study conducted by Glassdoor found that workers who stay longer in the same job without a title change are significantly more likely to leave...

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    What’s the Difference Between an Employee Handbook & a Culture Guide?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 25, 2021

    Many organizations use employee handbooks as a catch-all for communicating policies such as time off and dress code expectations, as well as...

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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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    What is an HR Audit and How Should Employers Conduct Them?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 18, 2021

    HR audits are not only a useful tool in determining strengths and weaknesses in a department, but they also help make sure the organization is...

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    HR's Guide to Form 1095-C Compliance and Best Practices
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | 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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    What is the PRO Act and What Should Employers Know About It?
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 12, 2021

    The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the most sweeping labor reform bill since 1935. Known as the PRO Act, this legislation would...

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    HR Employee Record Retention Guidelines in 2021
    Picture of Lauren Brown Lauren Brown | March 11, 2021

    Though HR teams and employers are used to filling out and storing employee documents, it can easily get overwhelming to keep track of employee...

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