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What are Professional Employer Organizations? – HR Affiliates Blog

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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How Can My Business Effectively Adopt Remote Work in the New Decade? – HR Affiliates Blog

Remote work is a topic that has been debated heavily over the last decade or so. Some companies offer it, while many don’t. In the digital age, remote work is becoming more desirable. The most lucrative businesses acknowledge the importance of work-life balance — higher employee satisfaction drives greater employee performance. Let’s break down the …

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HR is in Higher Demand Than Ever: 5 Predictions of Workplace Shifts in 2020 – HR Affiliates Blog

Does your company have big plans in 2020? Whatever they may entail, don’t underestimate how HR can leverage your business to put you in a position of consistent growth. The curtains are closing on nine-to-five careers that offer traditional benefits — the last decade brought about societal changes that have greatly influenced the average American’s …

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What Insurance Brokers and HR Professionals Have In Common – HR Affiliates Blog

Everyone can benefit from knowing a good HR consultant, especially when you’re in the business of ensuring your clients’ success. The ability to focus, the opportunity to mitigate risk, and the synergy of knowledge all can go a long way for an insurance broker with an HR professional in the rolodex. In this post, we …

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Three Reasons Why Every CPA Should Know a Good HR Consultant – HR Affiliates Blog

When you think about it, certified public accountants are pretty similar to human resources professionals: they’re in the business of making sure their clients are successful. Moreover, both CPAs and HR representatives actively work to save their clients money. In this post, we highlight three reasons why CPAs and HR consultants should team up. A …

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The Workplace Will Change in 2019. Here’s What Leaders Should Know. – HR Affiliates Blog

Across the country, marijuana is steadily becoming more socially accepted. In a report published in late 2018, 62% of Americans support the legalization of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. Ten states currently have entirely legalized cannabis, while another 22 have made it legal to purchase medicinal marijuana. As a result of this trend toward …

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The Pros and Cons of On-Site HR Versus On-Call HR – HR Affiliates Blog

There’s no doubt that having human resources for your business is the right decision. A tougher choice is determining the level of HR that will align with your business strategies and goals. Essentially, you have two options: on-site HR, i.e., having a specialist in your office during business hours, and on-call HR, meaning having someone …

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A Taste of Kentucky owner talks human resources and HR Affiliates – HR Affiliates Blog

John and Sherry Hassmann have owned A Taste of Kentucky for over 30 years. What started in a little kiosk at Mall St. Matthews has grown to three locations across Louisville. We sat down with John at the Middletown location to talk about the store’s relationship with HR Affiliates. When did you know that you …

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HOW SPIRITED SHOULD YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY BE?

IS IT OK TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO DRINK ALCOHOL AT WORK? Your company probably isn’t much like Sterling Cooper, the advertising agency from Mad Men. However, in 2023, you should have something Sterling Cooper didn’t: a clear policy about drinking alcohol at work. Sure, the days of the three-martini lunch are largely gone, but if you …

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5 Times You’ll Be Glad You Had HR – HR Affiliates Blog

We’ve found that companies often don’t realize they need HR services until it’s too late. In this blog post, we focus on 5 specific instances when you’ll be incredibly happy that you’ve employed a human resources professional. 1. Opening your business When starting a business, HR will help eliminate a lot of unnecessary headache. More …

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