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Outsourcing HR For Small Business: Four Major Benefits

Genesis HR Solutions

How many hours do you spend performing HR functions that are necessary for the health of your business but are not actually part of your skill set or job description? For example: COBRA administration Unemployment Benefits reconciliation Collecting information for various tax forms Recordkeeping 401(k) plans Employee handbooks For many CFOs and managers, the hours are too many to count—but they know those complex, tedious tasks must get done or the company suffers.

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7 Ways to Create an Effective Seasonal Hiring Strategy for Your Small Business

Homebase

Successfully sourcing and hiring seasonal employees isn’t just about filling gaps in your workforce; it’s about finding people who amplify your business’s strengths. The challenge of seasonal employment, often underestimated, lies in quickly building a quality team and adhering to company and industry standards. For retail stores, restaurants, or delivery services, seasonal hiring is essential to manage increased workloads, ensure customer satisfaction, and maintain profitabili

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Starbucks introduces new accessibility features for store workers

HR Brew

Starbucks is introducing new accessibility features that the company hopes will benefit disabled employees and patrons at its new US retail locations. Starbucks unveiled its Inclusive Spaces Framework on Feb. 16 at the newly opened store in Washington, DC’s Union Market neighborhood, and will incorporate it into all new US locations going forward. The move is part of the company’s overall strategy to make its stores more accessible to employees and customers with disabilities.

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How to Create an Effective Performance Review Template: A Guide for HR Specialists

15Five

As HR specialists, you know that the performance review process isn’t a formality or hoop that companies and employees jump through. It’s a transformative tool for driving real organizational growth and success, and that’s why you’re here. By following these tips for creating a performance review template, you can design a performance appraisal that promotes accountability, fosters growth, and enhances overall employee satisfaction and engagement.

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The HR Leader’s Workforce Management Guide

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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World of HR: Australia passes right to disconnect law

HR Brew

In a dog-eat-dog world where hustle culture is frequently rewarded, workers often feel obligated to reply to managers no matter the time of day (or night). Some countries are passing laws protecting workers from unnecessary after-work contact. Earlier this month, Australia became the latest to pass such a protection, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

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‘The optics are poor’: Paramount Global announces layoffs two days after airing a successful Super Bowl

HR Brew

Picture this: Your company celebrates a big win, then two days later, it announces a massive layoff…that timing feels off, doesn’t it? Paramount Global, owner of streaming platform Paramount+ and TV networks including CBS, MTV, and Comedy Central, announced layoffs affecting roughly 800 employees, or 3% of its workforce, on Feb. 13, CNN reported. While Paramount Global’s CEO, Bob Bakish, told employees on Jan. 25 that the company would “reduce our workforce globally” as a “path to earnings growt

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Here’s how strategic HR leaders get their pitches over the finish line

HRExecutive

This is the third installment in a five-part series examining the secrets of the top 5% of HR leaders. Part one can be read here , and part two can be read here. - Advertisement - After having over 1,000 conversations with HR leaders over the past decade, I’ve heard the same story too many times: An HR leader is tasked with solving a problem.

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HR 101: Let’s discuss skills-based hiring

HR Brew

Welcome to HR 101. Class is now in session. Today’s discussion will focus on skills-based hiring. The history. For decades, US society has dictated that a college degree is key to a successful career. But as the cost of tuition has risen , higher education has become increasingly unattainable. In recent years, however, some employers have prioritized skills over degrees, according to a December Boston Consulting Group report.

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To Build or Buy AI skills in HR? (i4cp login required)

i4cp

Job postings including generative AI as a skill have increased while relatively few organizations are upskilling their workforce Wielding generative AI (GenAI) competently is becoming more important to every organizational function—evidenced by nearly every tech platform in existence announcing new AI features. Generative AI may seem simple enough to use informally.

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Transform Employee Wellbeing and Control Costs Through Data-Driven Strategies

In today's dynamic business environment, HR leaders face immense pressure to optimize costs while maintaining a competitive edge to attract, retain and engage their workforce. Gallagher can help you meet that challenge head-on. Our proprietary data and people analytics platform, Gallagher Drive ® , provides the elevated insights you need to make impactful program decisions that are aligned with your organizational goals and set your strategy up for long-term success.

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Why The Best Leaders Fortify Their Leadership—And How You Can, Too

Forbes Coaches Council

It can be lonely to live in the gap between how we feel and how we’re expected to show up.

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The Imperative Shift to Buyer Enablement in B2B Marketing

marenated HR

So the old tricks aren’t working anymore huh? Well, it isn’t you, it’s THEM. In B2B marketing , the traditional approach of waiting for intent signals before activating marketing strategies is proving to be outdated and harmful to business growth. A bunch of research studies by Bain, Google, Gartner, and Forrester highlight a crucial shift in buyer behavior that calls for a reevaluation of marketing practices.

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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Mastering Emotional Agility: Strategies For Thriving In A Fast-Paced World

Forbes Coaches Council

Emotional agility is essential in the fast-paced world of today.

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HR’s Complete 2025 Calendar of Important Dates

HR leaders can use this calendar from Paycor to track important HR and payroll tax dates. The 2025 calendar includes: Tax filing dates Federal reporting deadlines Bank holidays Links to relevant tax forms …and more! Get your 2025 HR calendar today!

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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The Unmatched Power Of Offline Events In A Digital World

Forbes Coaches Council

Here are some key reasons why offline events will always hold a special place, irrespective of digital advancements.

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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H-1B Visa Opens March 6; New Regs Affect Filing Fees, Selection Process

HRWatchdog

The H-1B visa allows American employers to temporarily hire highly skilled foreign professionals (a total of 85,000) in occupations that require specialized knowledge that many say they can’t find here — and the initial registration period for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 H-1B visa cap will open on March 6, 2024, at 9 a.m. PT and run through March 22, 2024, at 9 a.m.

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Protect Your Business: Tackle the Future of I-9 Fraud with Expert Strategies

Speaker: Speakers

Is your business ready for the future of document fraud? AI advancements have made forgery easier, increasing risks for employers. With 85% of identity fraud last year linked to impersonation, proactive compliance is essential. Join WorkBright’s webinar on October 8 to equip yourself with crucial insights for protecting your business from fraudulent I-9 documents, including: Understanding Risks: Learn about new fraud tactics impacting your business.

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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HR Files: Addressing Absenteeism and Boosting Workplace Productivity

HR Digest

Absenteeism in the workplace can have a significant impact on productivity and the overall performance of the organization. As a result, many companies rely on their Human Resources (HR) department to address absenteeism effectively. Some assume that there is an easy solution to this—just limit the number of days employees get paid time off from work and you can limit how much time employees take off.

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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Employee perk ideas to improve employee satisfaction and attract top talent

Business Management Daily

Great workplaces produce great work. While there’s no one-to-one relationship between, say, a fancy espresso machine and high productivity, employers who value worker well-being perform better than those who don’t. There are plenty of ways to provide perks for employees—of budget-friendly and extravagant varieties—but however you decide to approach it, the important thing is to make an effort.

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2025 Payroll Calendar Templates (Biweekly, Semi-Monthly, and Monthly)

Use these handy calendar templates to stay on top of payroll in 2025! Download them today to share with your HR team or post for employees. Whether your company has biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay periods, Paycor has you covered. Get your templates today!

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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The Tension between Authentic and Adaptive Leadership

NOBL Academy

Change today requires more persuasion and negotiation than ever before, increasing the focus on leaders’ style and approach. And the leaders we work with are—unsurprisingly—quite adept at modifying how they lead, accommodating others’ needs to get them on board with new initiatives. But they often share a private worry: the more they adapt for others, the more they sacrifice and even lose their “true” selves.

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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Josh Linkner: ‘Human Beings Are Hardwired to Be Creative’

Betterworks

Creativity expert Josh Linkner shares ways to drive creativity at work, allow people to help direct your change journey, and build innovation into your culture.

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HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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Sterling’s EVP, Chief Information Technology Officer Ivneet Kaur Talks AI with Fountain

Sterling Check

In October, Ivneet Kaur, EVP, Chief Information Technology Officer at Sterling, took the virtual stage together with our partner Fountain as part of a roundtable during their showcase event to discuss the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in human resources (HR). Together with other thought leaders, Ivneet described how HR professionals can help to carefully implement AI in their own organizations to increase efficiency in the hiring process.

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Employers still aren’t hiring people without college degrees

Fast Company The Future of Work

A new report finds that while companies have started dropping degree requirements for certain jobs, they aren’t necessarily changing their hiring practices.

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