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As the leaves begin to turn and we head into the final quarter of the year, many businesses are shifting focus from summer operations to year-end planning. For HR teams, October presents the perfect opportunity to revisit and reinforce one of the most critical aspects of employee well-being and compliance: maternity leave. Whether your organization…
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As summer winds down and backpacks come out of storage, teams across many industries brace for a familiar shift — the back-to-school season. This transitional time, usually beginning in late July through early September, brings unique challenges for employers. From scheduling conflicts to increased absenteeism, it’s essential for employers to anticipate and adapt to employees’…
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Summer HR issues are no joke. While your team may be dreaming of poolside breaks and long weekends, you’re stuck juggling PTO requests, dress code violations, and seasonal staffing nightmares. Sound familiar? This guide breaks down the most common HR challenges employers face in summer—and how to tackle them like a pro. Whether you’re managing…
Read MoreReal talk for small businesses that don’t have time for people problems. Let’s be honest: HR isn’t why you started your business. But it is the reason you’ll stay out of court, keep good employees, and sleep better at night. If your approach to HR is a mix of Google searches, duct tape, and hope—2025…
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Once upon a time, the working world was neatly divided into two categories: white-collar jobs, where you needed a fancy degree and a love for spreadsheets, and blue-collar jobs, where you got your hands dirty and kept the world running. But the job market doesn’t do neat anymore—it’s messy, fast-moving, and changing by the second.…
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For many organizations, March marks the last month of the first quarter, and for all organizations it is an opportunity to reflect on what has truly worked well for the business. Considerations of these wins include successful execution of projects, implementation of services/bids, increase in sales, and marketing/brand recognition. As we consider what led to any…
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In the month of February, Who’s Your HR? challenges you and your employees to show some love. In February, this month (and it should be all year long), there is a discussion about showing love and how great love looks. This month, we show love in a variety of ways by: What’s love got to do with…
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That Mariah Carey song seems to be stuck in our heads from Thanksgiving to New Year’s! But it is something to think about. You may wish to ponder what you want to receive as a result of a few movies you watch over the holidays. When we as employers and employees step back and think about what gift we…
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We are in the fourth quarter, the home stretch of the year. For many organizations, this is a time for managers to offer reviews on performance, reflection on accomplishments, recognition of service, and recommendations for the future year. Employees from an individual perspective are doing the same—taking time to review, reflect, recognize, and make recommendations.…
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We are in the fourth quarter for many organizations. The home stretch. The question now is: What do you do next, and how do you do it? In other words, how can you end this year strong? The answer to that question begins with planning. Let’s be honest—as an employee or an employer, you understand how you are doing, what…
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