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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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7 Characteristics of a Good Work Ethic
Employees with good work ethic qualities greatly contribute to a company's success. Read our blog post to learn seven characteristics of a good work ethic.
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Individual Development Plan Template
Do you have underperforming employees that need guidance to get back on track? Our Individual Development Plan template will help. Get it here.
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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The Most Important Facts About Workers’ Compensation
Maximize the benefits of workers’ compensation insurance as an employer by knowing these key points.
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New York’s 2024 Workplace Compliance Updates for HR Leaders
Employers in New York are required to stay updated on the latest workplace compliance regulations. Discover some of the key compliance watch-outs to be aware of in this article.
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The 5 Main Roles in HR
Several disciplines make up the HR department. View the roles of HR, and how their work impacts the daily operations of a business.
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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Does Your Workforce Need Implicit Bias Training?
Implicit biases can negatively impact recruiting, performance reviews and the employee experience. Read how training and processes help avoid problems.
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The Paycor Customer Advantage
Discover all the perks and incentives of being a Paycor customer. Paycor is committed to giving leaders the technology and expertise they need.
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How to Create a Sabbatical Policy [with Downloadable Sample]
An increasing number of forward-thinking companies are offering sabbatical leave to their employees. Craft your program by starting with our free sabbatical policy template.
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.
See how Paycor’s HR solutions optimize nearly every aspect of people management.
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