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Should Small Employers Social Screen Job Applicants?

It seems as if every day, we hear of a well-known celebrity or public figure dropping an offensive remark, video, or picture on social media. We have all seen the stories and watched with embarrassment as employers distance themselves from the offenders. What hasn’t helped is how ubiquitous social media

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Should Small Businesses Offer Benefits?

Small businesses have options when it comes to offering their employees benefits. By law, certain concessions must be provided, but including additional incentives can sweeten the pot when hiring top talent. While delivering the bare minimum can boost profits now, it can negatively affect a small employer’s growth, reputation, and

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Reasons to Conduct an HR Audits

Conducting regular, internal human resources audits can yield several advantages for businesses, no matter their size. Often, individuals consider audits to be vehicles that identify what’s wrong. Although audits can point out internal deficiencies, they can also recognize what’s right. Human resources audits can not only identify legal compliance issues;

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Workforce Planning: What to Know

Generally speaking, workplace planning merges your current organizational structure and your future hiring needs.  Commonly, workplace planning falls to the human resources department. However, this strategic planning must align with the overall goals of the organization. This is a continual planning process, not a one-time project. Companies must continue to

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3 Reasons to Conduct an HR Morale Audits

1) Increases Engagement with Employees When conducting an internal audit, employers should also review their employee services, such as payroll, benefits, and conflict resolution offerings.  Further, businesses can receive feedback on company culture and employee motivation. These areas contribute to an employee’s job satisfaction. The higher an employee’s job satisfaction,

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What Small Employers Need to Know About Pay Equity

For over 50 years it has been illegal in the United States to compensate men and women performing the same jobs different salaries. What many small employers don’t realize is that The Equal Pay Act of 1963 encompasses the entire range of benefits and payments made to an employee including

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Small Company Solutions to Prevent #Metoo Problems

It’s been a while since the #metoo movement began. While some corporations grapple with harassment lawsuits in its wake, what effect has the #metoo movement made on small businesses? The media coverage, even social media, can damage a company’s reputation beyond repair when sexual harassment is involved. The fallout can

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20 Labor Laws Every Employer Is Subject to Regardless of Size

Compliance may get a bad rap. It may not be as awe-inspiring as creating  new innovations, but repeated non-compliance can wreak havoc on a company’s reputation, and ruin customer loyalty. Regardless of size, every business is subject to federal labor laws. Of course, other criteria can determine employer coverage such as

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Why Small Businesses Should Spend Money on An Employee Handbook

Small business owners have a lot on their plates–from wearing multiple hats to supervising employees to managing cash flow. Creating an employee handbook seems like one more thing on the neverending to-do list. However, as human resources regulatory compliance becomes more daunting, the creation of a handbook is critical to

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