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Company Culture

Making Meetings Purposeful

No one dreads a calendar invite when they trust their coworkers to conduct purposeful meetings. However, that’s not often the case. Fifty-five million meetings occur

March 17, 2023
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HR Trends

How AI tools impact HR

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT exploded on the scene this year, impacting a number of industries and roles, HR included. Like everyone else, human resources

March 10, 2023
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Company Culture

Employee Appreciation Day Tips

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! We hope you’re ready to celebrate the people who make your business great. While a sincere thank you is a great

Jon Murphy March 3, 2023
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Company Culture

Getting executive buy-in for HR

Securing executive buy-in for HR initiatives involves clear communication and a story that ties your project closely to your company’s goals, mission, vision, and values.

Jon Murphy February 24, 2023
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Employer

Performance Management Tips

A recent Willis Tower Watson (WTW) survey found that only around, “one in four North American employers (26%) reported being effective at both managing and

Jon Murphy February 17, 2023
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Employer

Exiting a PEO

Exiting a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) can signify a big leap forward for small to mid-sized businesses. But regardless of whether you’re looking to leave

Jon Murphy February 10, 2023
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Company Culture

Implementing a social media policy

Considering around seven out of ten Americans spend time on at least one social media site, it’s worth your time to implement a social media

Jon Murphy February 3, 2023
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Company Culture

7 Ways to Improve Your Employer Brand

First impressions are everything; just ask the 75% of job seekers who consider a company’s employer brand a key factor in submitting their application. When

Jon Murphy January 27, 2023
Employer

In-House HR or Outsourced HR?

Though every business approaches human resources differently, they generally run with in-house HR or outsourced HR. Both have their merits, and our team has experience

Jon Murphy January 20, 2023
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Compliance

Protecting your business from employment lawsuits

Few words strike fear in the heart of a business owner like “lawsuit.” Unfortunately, employment lawsuits are an ever-present threat to companies, especially those with

Jon Murphy January 13, 2023
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Employer

What is an HRO?

Previously we’ve written about ASOs and PEOs, but there’s a third model that treads the line between those two called an HRO. HROs, or human

Jon Murphy January 6, 2023