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Learn how to attract, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop people. Create a culture of continuous feedback. Develop consistent performance review practices and align everyone’s goals to overall business objectives.
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Turn Manufacturing Frontline Workers Into Leaders
HR teams in manufacturing need to create career paths for their employees. See how to turn frontline workers into leaders and face industry labor challenges.
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Why Your Business Needs a Talent Management System
Finding the right employees is one of the most important jobs for HR teams. Learn how a talent management system can help find, train, and develop workers.
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Creating Individual Development Plans
Is one of your employees failing to meet expectations? You may need to leverage a performance improvement plan (PIP). See benefits here.
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How Effective Leaders Achieve Organizational Alignment
Organizational alignment is the key to business success. Learn what it means, why it matters, and how to achieve it in your company.
41% of CEOs say labor costs are the most important HR metric to measure (Gartner). Learn how to better track and analyze your labor spend across payroll, time, and schedule. Stay on top of federal, state, and local compliance.
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Nursing Salaries: Creating a Career Path to Success
See average salaries for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, Nurse Practitioners, and more. We’ll also walk you through educational requirements and typical job duties.
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Remote Employee Reimbursement Rules by State
Remote work is here to stay. Businesses need to be aware of the Federal and State reimbursement laws for remote employees. Get the regulations here.
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How to Prep for a Workers’ Comp Audit
A workers’ compensation audit is a systematic review of your records, to ensure you’ve paid the right amount over the past year.
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Predictive Work Schedule Laws: A City-By-City Guide
Fair Workweek regulations promote fairer scheduling practices. Avoid penalties and stay compliant with predictive scheduling laws in applicable cities.
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10 Things to Know About Pay Periods
Deciding when to pay employees can be tricky. Read our guide on selecting pay periods and navigating the nuances.
80% of small & medium-sized businesses don’t believe they effectively engage their employees (Paycor survey). Learn how to motivate and support your employees and you’ll have an unbeatable competitive advantage.
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Five Action Steps for a More Positive Work Culture
Organizations with a positive work culture attract more talent and increase productivity. See the steps to creative a strong culture at your organization.
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10 Questions to Assess Your Workplace DE&I Strategy
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a focus for many companies right now. See how your organization stacks up by answering these 10 questions.
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The Benefits of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employees want more than just a job; they're looking for fulfillment. See how ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) can help foster a sense of community and support.
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Can Employers Make Direct Deposit Mandatory?
Most employers offer direct deposit, but does it mandatory? Find out the direct deposit laws in your state here.
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Mental Health in the Workplace: How Employers Can Make a Difference
The topic of mental health can be a taboo topic at work. It's up to employers to create a culture that promotes better mental health for everyone.
Benefits have never been more important to employees. Learn how to design and implement a benefits program that’s both tailored to your employee population and cost-effective. Paycor found that the right mix of benefits can reduce turnover by 138%.
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Employer Student Loan Repayment Program: What HR Leaders Need to Know
A Student Loan Repayment Program is a benefit employers can use to both retain and attract new talent into the pipeline. See how SLRAs function, here.
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Safe Harbor 401(k) Benefits for Employers and Employees
Offering an enticing 401k plan can help recruit and retain talent. See how a Safe Harbor 401k plan works and decide if it’s best for your company.
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HSA Employer Contributions: What Organizations Need to Know
A Health Savings Account is a perk for employers to offer their workforce. Find out how their funded and the rules that should be followed.
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How to Use Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Employee Assistance Programs provide workers access to help when needed. Explore the benefits of implementing an EAP for employees in your organization.
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What Is Benefits Administration?
Discover the key aspects of employee benefits administration, including essential strategies and best practices for effective management in today's workplace.
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