Breaking News, Employee Relations, HR Management, HR Updates
By now, everyone with access to the internet knows some of the exciting news from Sunday night’s Oscars, whether or not they are a fan of the star-studded affair. The annual awards show is no stranger to controversy – whether it’s the wrong winner announced (2017), unexpected displays of affection (2003), rejected awards (1971, 1973 …
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The candidate interview process was an introductory period for both the client and the company where both parties were taking time to learn about each other. Now, companies are in the hot seat. Candidates are eager to know how they will be compensated for their work outside of a paycheck. What will the company do …
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Big changes in the workforce are underway. Baby Boomers have dominated the labor market for over three decades, working alongside their GenX colleagues. As Baby Boomers start retiring, the next generation of workers are stepping into management in greater numbers – Millennials. These new faces will take on leadership roles and must learn the organizational …
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Change will be a key component in the upcoming year. 2021 has shown a shift in mindset towards working, as flexible work, new employment models, and wages have changed with the times. As this year is ending, you must look forward to the new year by looking at some predictions on how to continue creating …
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Performance reviews are typically used by companies to evaluate employees and make decisions regarding compensation, training, career development, and promotions. Lately, however, the focus has shifted away from a trail of documentation and toward providing feedback and coaching to aid employees in their development. As always, an efficient HR team is critical to the success …
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Almost since the COVID-19 pandemic started, business owners and employees alike have been wondering, “When do we get back to normal? Will we be working from home forever?” Nearly two years later and those questions remain. Some companies have fully returned to the workplace, some have adopted a fully remote policy, and others have chosen …
Read full articleLike remote work, virtual interviews are here to stay. Just as remote work has continued through the pandemic and recovery, remote interviews are likely here to stay as well. Going forward, industry experts expect businesses to adopt a combination of traditional in-person and virtual interview methods. “For senior roles, you may start out virtual, but …
Read full articleThe most common question we get is “Does my company really need HR?” The short answer is “Yes.” The longer, less ambiguous answer is “Yes! And here are some reasons why.” But first, let’s have a look at the state of the American economy today, then we’ll talk about how HR Affiliates can help your …
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The limited pros and myriad of cons of Professional Employer Organizations Professional employer organizations (PEOs) require a “joint-employment relationship” with their clients. Under this arrangement, the PEO hires the employees from their clients and leases them back to their original employer. This allows the PEO to “share and manage employee-related responsibilities and liabilities,” including outsourcing …
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You’ve probably seen certain large, well-known companies here on LinkedIn and other social media and networking sites advertise their HR services. They’ll offer to do payroll administration, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, employment taxes, even employee relations, recruiting and training, at a lower cost than having an internal HR department. Sounds good, right? Sure. Who doesn’t …
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