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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as winter fades away and we begin to welcome spring, many of us take time to reset our homes — clearing out what’s outdated, organizing...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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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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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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From Peer to Supervisor: Tips for Thriving in Your New Role
Shayna Cooke: Oct 30, 2025 9:32:52 AM
Getting promoted is exciting. It’s a recognition of your skills, hard work, and potential. But moving from being a peer to a supervisor comes with...
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Helping Underperforming Employees: How to Turn Struggle into Strength
Ashley Smartt: Oct 23, 2025 8:00:02 AM
Every manager has been there: you notice an employee who isn’t quite hitting the mark. Maybe deadlines are slipping, the quality of work isn’t what...
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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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