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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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Risk Management | HR compliance

By: Debra Kabalkin
February 3rd, 2025

As I-9 audits and penalties increase in 2025, businesses must stay ahead of compliance risks. Errors in Form I-9 can lead to significant fines, even if they are unintentional. Ensuring compliance requires accurate documentation, timely verification, and a proactive compliance strategy.

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Total Rewards | Risk Management | Business Management & Strategy | Employee Relations

By: Jenna Bishop
November 5th, 2024

In April 2024, the DOL issued a final rule increasing the standard salary level for executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This final rule provides for current and future updates of the salary thresholds, as follows::

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Risk Management | Business Management & Strategy | GovCon

By: Jenna Bishop
September 27th, 2023

As October 1st, the end of the fiscal year gets closer, so does the potential for a government shutdown. Understandably, questions about how to prepare for a shutdown are top of mind for government contractors. We’ll discuss considerations and how to prepare your workforce for an uncertain situation.

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Total Rewards | Risk Management | Best Practices | Talent Acquisition

By: Samantha Allison
May 10th, 2023

Many of my clients are surprised when I share that a proper job title and a well-written job description are crucial parts of a successful search for the right employee.

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Risk Management | Business Management & Strategy

By: Ber Leary
February 13th, 2023

Employee turnover is a natural part of any business. Contracts come to an end, employees move on, and you hire new people to replace them.

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Risk Management

By: Helios
October 25th, 2022

Whenever I am working with a client who I notice is experiencing higher than normal turnover for their industry, I make it a point to talk business and tie back the financial impact and bottom line risks they are incurring. Sometimes, all it takes is an eye-opening conversation around the numbers to institute a change in the organizational culture and behaviors.