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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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How to Celebrate Asian American Pacific Heritage Month at Work
Embrace the vibrant tapestry of cultures during AAPI Heritage Month. Learn how to celebrate the diverse heritage of Asian American Pacific Islander communities.
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Pre-employment Background Check & Screenings | Employers Guide
Don't risk hiring the wrong person. Learn to perform employment background check and screenings with this essential guide and make confident hiring decisions.
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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PTO Payout Laws by State 2024
The payout of PTO varies from state to state. Find the comprehensive details on the PTO payout laws here.
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Minimum Wage by State and 2024 Increases
Keeping up with numerous minimum wage rate changes can be a daunting task, especially for employers across multiple states. Stay informed with latest rates.
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California Minimum Wage by City in 2024
Minimum wage laws in California are complex, varying by city and county. Find rate changes for 2024 and learn how small businesses can prepare for increases.
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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A Guide to Remote Hiring
Learn how to hire remote workers effectively with these best practices and tips. Ensure your pipeline stays healthy for your remote and hybrid work environment.
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Strategies To Retain Top Performers
The cost of hiring new employees can be astronomical. It's important to retain your best employees. Start by leveraging these tips!
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How to Increase Employee Engagement
Employee engagement can lead impact productivity and reduce turnover. Check out these 5 employment engagement ideas.
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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Paid Sick Leave Laws by State for 2024
Private employers across the U.S. are required to provide some form of paid sick leave to eligible employees. Ensure you're complying with sick leave laws.
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2024 401(k) Match Limits: What Payroll Administrators Need to Know
Both payroll administrators and employees should be aware of newly announced 401(k) match and contribution limits for your retirement plans.
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401(k) for Small Business Owners: The Comprehensive Guide
Explore the advantages of offering a small business 401(k) plan to provide employees with a solid retirement option.
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