National vs Regional PEOs: Which One Fits Your Business Best?

You’ve decided it’s time to take HR off your plate and outsource those responsibilities. Maybe a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) seems like the right fit. But as you begin your search, you’ll quickly run into a new question: Should you go with a national provider or a regional one? At first glance, they may seem…

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5 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Your HR DIY Setup

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Running a growing business means wearing many hats—but HR shouldn’t be one of them forever. Many small and mid-sized businesses start with a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach to human resources: using spreadsheets to track PTO, downloading free policy templates, or relying on a payroll app to stay compliant. But as your company scales, that once-effective patchwork…

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Recruiting or Retention: Which is the Bigger HR Challenge?

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In today’s labor market, employers are facing a critical question: Is it harder to recruit top talent or retain the talent they already have? The answer isn’t simple—and it often depends on the company’s size, culture, and industry. But one thing is certain: the challenges in both recruiting and retention are evolving rapidly. For small…

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How to Ensure Your Business Meets HCM Regulatory Standards

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Ensuring that your business meets legal and regulatory standards is critical for avoiding fines, legal disputes, and reputational damage. It also helps build trust with customers, employees, and partners. Compliance requirements vary depending on your industry, location, and business structure, but there are key steps every business can take to stay on track. 1. Understand…

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How AI Is Transforming the Hiring Process

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The talent acquisition landscape has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis over the past decade. Traditional hiring methods once dominated by manual resume screening and intuitive decision-making are rapidly yielding to sophisticated, technology-driven approaches. As companies face mounting pressure to efficiently identify ideal candidates, they’re increasingly embracing innovative solutions to refine their recruitment workflows. Artificial intelligence (AI)…

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How Small Businesses Can Offer Big Benefits With a New Health Insurance Model

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Small businesses understand the importance of each employee. Recruiting and retaining talent is crucial for every business, but especially for ordinary organizations competing against large corporations with seemingly endless resources. Small business owners simply can’t afford to lose their best people. High turnover is expensive for small businesses in any sector. The outlay — the 2024 Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey found employee turnover…

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Beyond Hiring: The Hidden Skills HR Teams Need to Succeed

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The role of HR has expanded from mere hiring, firing, and compliance. In the modern workplace, HR professionals are tasked with managing an increasingly complex range of responsibilities, many of which go undervalued. Some typical examples include inspiring communication, maintaining a positive workplace culture, selecting the right employee benefits packages, and managing sensitive employee documents.…

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