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How HR Investigations Work for Small Businesses

How HR Investigations Work for Small Businesses

HR investigations are a systematic way to determine the facts underlying a workplace complaint. For small businesses, HR investigations help create a fair, safe workplace. Because you don’t want a specific situation or complaint influencing how you conduct your...

How to Correctly Fill Out I-9 Forms at Your Company

How to Correctly Fill Out I-9 Forms at Your Company

Since 1986, the federal government has required employers to complete I-9 forms for each worker. While many workplaces may feel like they are complying with this rule, this is rarely the case. Any mistakes on Form I-9 can lead to hefty fines, so it’s important to take...

The Top 8 Benefits of Providing Career Path Coaching to Employees

The Top 8 Benefits of Providing Career Path Coaching to Employees

Career path coaching is more than just an integral part of your employee development. It’s also an important retention tool. By implementing career path coaching, you can encourage your high-achievers to remain for longer and decrease your overall training costs....

HR Compliance Update | August 13, 2024

HR Compliance Update | August 13, 2024

FEDERAL UPDATES FTC Noncompete Ban (eff 9/4/24). The new FTC rule prohibits most employers from entering into a non-compete clause with a worker (including independent contractors) and applies retroactively.  There is a very limited exemption for non-competes in...

The Best Methods for Training Employees on Sexual Harassment

The Best Methods for Training Employees on Sexual Harassment

While only certain states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York, and Washington) require sexual harassment training, it’s still a good idea for businesses in other states to offer anti-harassment training. In our HR Benchmark Report, we found...

What Is a Structured Employee Training Program?

What Is a Structured Employee Training Program?

With a structured employee training program, you can ensure every worker gets a consistent training experience. These kinds of programs can boost employee engagement, improve retention levels, and enhance your company culture. Before you create your structured...

How Tuition Reimbursement Helps Small Businesses Succeed

How Tuition Reimbursement Helps Small Businesses Succeed

Tuition reimbursement isn't simply an in-demand benefit. It can also help you grow your business. Through a tuition assistance program, you can improve your worker retention, recruitment, and employee development. Whether you’re hoping to promote from within or...

HR Compliance: Essential HR Training for Long-Term Compliance Success

HR Compliance: Essential HR Training for Long-Term Compliance Success

“Look at it as though when we follow compliance, that it is an employee experience to help them be more productive for your organization and to protect your organization.” In episode #112 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners'...

The Top 10 Things to Include in Your Onboarding Checklist

The Top 10 Things to Include in Your Onboarding Checklist

With an onboarding checklist, you can ensure a compliant, consistent onboarding process for all of your team members. Other than standardizing your procedures, a checklist helps to verify that you’ve followed all of your compliance requirements.  In addition, your...

On-Demand, Digital Training Resources Can Spur Your Company’s Growth

On-Demand, Digital Training Resources Can Spur Your Company’s Growth

Technology makes training simple. Even if you can’t pull all of your five managers off the floor at once, you can easily give them an on-demand training course they can do in 15-minute increments. Whether you’re a small business or a Fortune 500, you can enjoy easy...

HR Compliance Update | July 30, 2024

HR Compliance Update | July 30, 2024

FEDERAL UPDATES FTC/Noncompetes – The FTC’s ban on nearly all noncompete agreements continues to be battled out in the courts.  In a ruling that surprised many, a PA judge declined to issue an injunction.  A Texas court is expected to rule on a summary judgment...

Compliance and Culture: How Fast-Growth Companies Win at Onboarding

Compliance and Culture: How Fast-Growth Companies Win at Onboarding

Onboarding is the first real encounter new hires have with your organization. It sets the tone for the rest of their employment experience. From training about company values to using a checklist, there are a few important things you can do to ensure a smooth...

What Are the ACA Rules for Companies With Less Than 50 Workers?

What Are the ACA Rules for Companies With Less Than 50 Workers?

Do you have 50 or more full-time equivalent (FTE) workers? If so, you are required to offer health insurance to your workers under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  While it was passed in 2010, many small businesses are still struggling to understand all of the...

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