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The HR COE is an action plan based on Paycor’s proprietary data and research. Think of it as your roadmap to achieving HR excellence in talent management, workforce management, benefits and the employee experience.
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Learn how to attract, hire, onboard, train, coach, and develop people. Create a culture of continuous feedback. Develop consistent performance review practices and align everyone’s goals to overall business objectives.

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Turn Manufacturing Frontline Workers Into Leaders
HR teams in manufacturing need to create career paths for their employees. See how to turn frontline workers into leaders and face industry labor challenges.

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Why Your Business Needs a Talent Management System
Finding the right employees is one of the most important jobs for HR teams. Learn how a talent management system can help find, train, and develop workers.
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Onboard like a Pro: Tips for Successful Employee Integration
The way you bring a new employee in can make all the difference in how quickly they reach their potential. Ensure you have a strong onboarding process.
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InMail vs. Email – What Channel Is Better for Recruiters?
Take a closer look at the pros and cons of InMail vs. email and other ways to optimize your recruiting process with AI.
41% of CEOs say labor costs are the most important HR metric to measure (Gartner). Learn how to better track and analyze your labor spend across payroll, time, and schedule. Stay on top of federal, state, and local compliance.

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Nursing Salaries: Creating a Career Path to Success
See average salaries for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, Nurse Practitioners, and more. We’ll also walk you through educational requirements and typical job duties.

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Remote Employee Reimbursement Rules by State
Remote work is here to stay. Businesses need to be aware of the Federal and State reimbursement laws for remote employees. Get the regulations here.
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ChatGPT & HR: Do’s & Don’ts
The advent of artificial intelligence has revolutionized industries: HR is no exception. Let's explore the do’s and don’ts of employing ChatGPT.
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AI Compliance Risks: Bias, Privacy, Transparency & Accountability
AI is rapidly transforming the way many business functions operate, and HR departments aren’t immune. Businesses need to keep on top of compliance challenges.
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How HR Software Helps Small Businesses
Paycor research has found that HR teams spend 70% of their time on inefficient admin tasks. HR technology allows teams to focus on the bigger picture. See how.
80% of small & medium-sized businesses don’t believe they effectively engage their employees (Paycor survey). Learn how to motivate and support your employees and you’ll have an unbeatable competitive advantage.

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Five Action Steps for a More Positive Work Culture
Organizations with a positive work culture attract more talent and increase productivity. See the steps to creative a strong culture at your organization.

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10 Questions to Assess Your Workplace DE&I Strategy
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a focus for many companies right now. See how your organization stacks up by answering these 10 questions.
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Maternity Leave Policy Template
Offering maternity leave to your employees is a valued benefit. Create your maternity leave policy with ease by using our free template.
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Fighting Back Against Diversity Fatigue: Strategies to Keep Your Team Engaged and Energized
Understand and manage Diversity/DEI fatigue with effective strategies. Learn how to handle it and sustain progress in creating an inclusive workplace.
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Human resource teams need to gain efficiencies in their workday. Read how HR solutions offer technology that is key to success.
Benefits have never been more important to employees. Learn how to design and implement a benefits program that’s both tailored to your employee population and cost-effective. Paycor found that the right mix of benefits can reduce turnover by 138%.

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Employer Student Loan Repayment Program: What HR Leaders Need to Know
A Student Loan Repayment Program is a benefit employers can use to both retain and attract new talent into the pipeline. See how SLRAs function, here.

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Safe Harbor 401(k) Benefits for Employers and Employees
Offering an enticing 401k plan can help recruit and retain talent. See how a Safe Harbor 401k plan works and decide if it’s best for your company.
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Benefits Administration: A Guide for HR Leaders
Get actionable tips to administering your benefits program. Learn how it can boost employee satisfaction and help attract and retain top talent.
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2023 401(k) Match Limits: What Payroll Administrators Need to Know
Both payroll administrators and employees should be aware of newly announced 2023 401(k) match and contribution limits for your retirement plans.
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The True Cost of Payroll Services
The cost of using a payroll service can be up to 40 times LESS expensive than using a PEO. Get the facts here.
See how Paycor’s HR solutions optimize nearly every aspect of people management.

