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Finding Work-Life Balance as an Educator
Being an educator is one of the most rewarding jobs! However, it also has its own set of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is the...
Cynthia Jenkins
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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Staples of The Ergonomic Office
It probably doesn't come as a surprise that productivity in the workplace increases when employees feel physically comfortable. Sitting...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jul 24, 20242 min read
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The New Overtime Rule is in Effect - What Now?
On July 1st, 2024, the DOL passed a ruling increasing the minimum salary threshold for exempt/salaried employees. Previously, the law...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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What to Include in Your Anti-Harassment Guide
To better protect employees and the organization as a whole, employers are beefing up their anti-harassment guides. In this blog, we'll...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Tools to Help You Become a Stronger Leader
A strong leader requires a combination of skill, knowledge, and personal qualities. As you work daily to drive your company toward its...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Help Your Employees Prevent Burnout
Burnout is the number one cause of workers in the US quitting their jobs. In 2023, 40% of workers left their jobs feeling overwhelmed and...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Thinking About Offering Non-Traditional Benefits to Your Employees? Consider These.
In January of this year, the US Labor Market declared "The great resignation is over." This is terrific news, however, some employers...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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What is Skills-Based Hiring and Could it be the Answer to Your Hiring Gap?
Skills-Based Hiring Company and HR leaders have realized that shifting focus from degrees and experience to whether someone can actually...
Cynthia Jenkins
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Are Your Employees as Engaged as You Think They Are?
Recent studies show that company leaders are mistaken when it comes to how engaged their employees are. In a survey, 83% of company...
Cynthia Jenkins
May 29, 20242 min read
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Considering Second Chance Hiring? Here's What You Need to Know.
Several small business owners/managers are leaning toward second chance hiring as a method to help ease their company's labor challenges....
Cynthia Jenkins
May 22, 20242 min read
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Guideline on AI's Involvement in Workplace Functions
Department of Labor's Stance on AI The Department of Labor issued guidance on AI in the workforce on April 29th stating that although AI...
Cynthia Jenkins
May 16, 20242 min read
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DOL's New Overtime Rule and How it Affects Your Small Business
The Department of Labor has recently passed a new ruling to help ensure that a "hard day's work receives a fair day's pay."...
Cynthia Jenkins
May 8, 20242 min read
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Tips to Help Your Small Business Adapt to the New Non-Compete Ban
On Tuesday, April 23rd, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule that will ban employers from requiring that employees...
Cynthia Jenkins
May 1, 20242 min read
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Employee File Must Haves
Employers are responsible for maintaining proper files for each employee if they wish to remain compliant. To accomplish this, you should...
Cynthia Jenkins
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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4 Signs that it's Time to Outsource Payroll
As small business owners, we tend to believe that we can do everything ourselves... and that we'll save money by doing so! As nice as it...
Cynthia Jenkins
Apr 18, 20242 min read
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The Benefits of Outsourcing Your Human Resources Functions
Achieve and Maintain Compliance Many companies, especially those operating without an HR provider, are unaware of federal/state...
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Apr 12, 20242 min read
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Can my Organization Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program?
Are you considering incorporating an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as an additional benefit resource for your employees but not sure...
Cynthia Jenkins
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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Interview Tips- How to Land the Job
Interviews can be exciting yet nerve-wracking at the same time, especially if you're new to the interview experience. However, we're here...
Cynthia Jenkins
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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Workforce Planning and Staffing Tips
Workforce planning is a strategic process that forecasts an organization's current and future workforce needs. Workforce planning should...
Cynthia Jenkins
Mar 20, 20243 min read
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Benefits of an On-Site Daycare
We are experiencing a significant decline of parents in the workforce largely due to childcare issues. In a report written by an equal...
Cynthia Jenkins
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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