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A Leadership Journey Rooted in Service and Community
Charlotte Leavitt: Mar 19, 2026 8:00:00 AM
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From articles on employee engagement and performance management to tips on payroll processing and compliance, we cover a wide range of topics that are relevant to you and your organization.
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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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Snow Day or Business as Usual? How to Decide When Weather Hits
Allison Hochman: Jan 29, 2026 8:00:01 AM
The recent East Coast snowstorm disrupted millions of people, closing roads, canceling travel, knocking out power, and forcing businesses to make...
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Paid Sick Leave Across State Lines: Compliance Risks for Growing Businesses
Laura Bowser: Jan 22, 2026 9:15:00 AM
It's flu season again, and if you're like most founders I talk with in my role at Fahrenheit Advisors, you're dealing with the usual cascade:...
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An Extra Paycheck: Navigating 2026’s 27-Payroll Year
Alex Kowalski: Jan 15, 2026 8:00:02 AM
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Getting Ahead of I-9 Audits: Why Employers Should Act Now to Stay Compliant
Jennica Watt, SHRM-CP: Dec 4, 2025 8:47:32 AM
As 2025 draws to a close, employers are facing unprecedented scrutiny on I-9 compliance. With ICE audits on the rise and fines reaching record...
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Understanding Your W-2: A Complete Guide for Employees
With tax season approaching, one document you’re guaranteed to see in your mailbox or payroll portal is the W-2. For many employees, it arrives each...
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Why Small to Mid-Size Businesses Should Partner with a Payroll Provider (and How to Choose the Right One)
Dennis Gallagher: Oct 2, 2025 7:00:00 AM
For many small and mid-size businesses, payroll sits at the intersection of critical operations and potential headaches. Between calculating wages,...
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Succession Planning: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Company
Dr. Shayna Cooke: Sep 11, 2025 8:00:00 AM
Imagine this: your organization’s top-performing manager announces their retirement or departure. Suddenly, you’re left scrambling to fill the role,...
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