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How Do Payroll Mistakes Affect Employee Retention?
Ask any employee what would make them start job-hunting, and "my paycheck was wrong" probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But it should...
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What Payroll Mistakes Are Really Costing Your Business
Alex Kowalski: Jul 9, 2026, 10:30:47 AM
It's Tuesday afternoon. Your bookkeeper walks over with that look—the one that says something didn't add up. A timecard from two weeks ago. A decimal...
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State Retirement Mandates Are Coming for Your Business. Here's Why It Matters.
A quiet policy shift has been sweeping the country over the past several years, and it's one that millions of small business owners are only now...
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Virginia's New Paid Family and Medical Leave Program: What Employers Need to Know
Allison Hochman: Jun 4, 2026, 8:52:34 AM
Virginia employers have a new workplace compliance requirement on the horizon.
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The Mid-Year HR Check-In Most Businesses Skip
By the time June rolls around, most business leaders are focused on revenue targets, sales pipelines, and operational goals. But one of the biggest...
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The $9,000 Handshake: What a New Hire Really Costs Your Business
You finally decided to hire someone to handle HR and payroll. You post the job, make the offer, and breathe a sigh of relief. Problem solved, right?
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Don't Wait Until June: Why Spring is the Best Time to Plan Your Summer Staffing
Allison Hochman: Apr 9, 2026, 8:00:00 AM
If you've ever found yourself scrambling to hire in late May, posting jobs, rushing background checks, and onboarding staff the same week your...
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A Leadership Journey Rooted in Service and Community
Charlotte Leavitt: Mar 19, 2026, 8:00:00 AM
Women’s History Month Leadership Series
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The Rise of Pay Transparency: Why Pay Equity Matters for Today’s Workplace
For much of American history, employees had little insight into how their compensation was determined. Salaries were negotiated privately, pay...
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Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know
Allison Hochman: Mar 5, 2026, 8:00:00 AM
If you've ever hired an employee and wondered, "Do I need to pay this person overtime?," you're asking exactly the right question. The answer depends...
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