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6 Org Charts to Power Your 2027 Strategy
Going into the 2027 planning season, AI adoption, workforce restructuring, and staying within budget are all top of mind. If you’re relying on an org...
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W-2 vs. 1099: What’s the Difference and How Should You Classify Your Workers?
Ashley Smartt: Oct 1, 2026, 8:00:06 AM
W-2 or 1099? It’s a question many business owners and HR teams encounter when hiring, paying, and reporting workers.
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The Biggest Employee Handbook Mistakes SMBs Make
Jennica Watt, SHRM-CP: Sep 10, 2026, 8:00:02 AM
A handbook has two jobs. It communicates to employees how the company functions, and it protects that company if a dispute over pay, leave,...
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Compliance Questions Every CEO Should Ask
Jennica Watt, SHRM-CP: Aug 13, 2026, 8:00:01 AM
Misclassifying a single employee can cost a small business tens of thousands of dollars once back pay, penalties, and legal fees are added up. That...
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Stop Winging It: How Interview Scorecards Transform Your Hiring Process
Melissa Rumuly: Jun 15, 2026, 7:00:01 AM
Picture this: You've just finished a full day of back-to-back interviews for an open role. Five candidates. Five conversations. And now your hiring...
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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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HR Spring Cleaning: 7 Things Every Organization Should Refresh This Season
Shayna Cooke: Apr 2, 2026, 8:00:03 AM
Each year, as winter fades away and we begin to welcome spring, many of us take time to reset our homes — clearing out what’s outdated, organizing...
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HR Compliance Considerations Employers Should Prioritize in 2026
Employment law compliance continues to grow more complex, particularly for employers managing multi-state teams, remote employees, and evolving...
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