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Helios HR Blog

Timely blog posts by HR and Recruiting consultants responding to every day questions, hot topics and compliance-related news as it relates to attracting, engaging and retaining talent.

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Leave Administration

By: Melissa Hajjar
January 12th, 2024

Each month, around 1.2 million American workers take illness-related time off from work. That's a staggering number, equivalent to 75% of Walmart's entire U.S. workforce taking sick leave!

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Total Rewards

By: Joanna Anderson
January 11th, 2024

Maybe you’ve heard of compensation benchmarking, also known as salary benchmarking, but you really don’t understand what it is or why it’s important to an employer. I promise you are not alone! As a compensation consultant, I often have conversations with executives and HR professionals before starting an employee compensation benchmarking project. Typically, they feel like they need help with reviewing their salaries, but aren’t entirely clear on how to go about the process.

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GovCon

By: Matt Walker
December 23rd, 2023

What’s the difference between a good team and a great team? In the world of government contracts, a good team will deliver what’s expected and fulfill your client’s expectations. But a great team will surpass those expectations, which makes it easier to identify opportunities for organic growth.

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Employee Relations | Employee Engagement | Employee Recognition Program

By: Kim Moshlak
December 19th, 2023

Performance reviews are an essential part of performance management. Reviews help you identify strengths and weaknesses, work on professional development plans, and reward your best team members with bonuses.

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Total Rewards

By: Melissa Hajjar
December 15th, 2023

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are a popular, tax-efficient way to help people deal with everyday health costs. Employees participating in eligible health plans can make an affordable, pre-tax contribution to spending accounts each month, and then use those savings when they need to cover a medical expense.

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Talent Acquisition | Recruitment outsourcing

By: Anna Cowell
November 29th, 2023

Your job post is a valuable tool in the hiring process, serving as the initial introduction to both the role and your company. By keeping a few key strategies in mind, you can maximize the impact of your job post and attract top talent. Here are five effective strategies to help you find great candidates.