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Posted on: November 5th, 2021 by roger
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the rise of remote working environments in our country, but this trend has been emerging for well over 15 years. Remote working increased 216% between 2005 and 2019 (prior to the start of the pandemic). Based on these figures, as well as the ways in which many more companies have…
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Posted on: October 29th, 2021 by roger
As employee turnover rates climb to alarming levels. many companies have been forced to grapple with an uncomfortable reality – they’re simply not doing enough to retain their talented workers. If you own a business, this should be a serious concern for you. High employee turnover rates will have a tremendous cost to your business…
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Posted on: October 14th, 2021 by roger
Very few actions are more important to the success of your business than hiring new employees. When you hire the right people, it can build long-term stability, push your company forward and set you up for success for years to come. Conversely, the wrong hire can set your company back significantly. Therefore, it’s crucial that…
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Posted on: October 7th, 2021 by roger
The employment landscape is evolving more rapidly than ever. Tax laws, employment laws and healthcare requirements are constantly changing. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted many companies into a remote working culture, creating new challenges to navigate. For many small businesses, it makes sense to work with a third-party human resources consultant who can…
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Posted on: August 23rd, 2021 by roger
As COVID-19 cases begin to rise again due to the delta variant, many employers are fearing that another shutdown may be on the horizon. In an effort to avoid this scenario, protect the safety of employees and customers, and guard against the potential financial damage another shutdown will cause to their business, an increasing number…
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Posted on: August 16th, 2021 by roger
The employment landscape is rapidly changing. New laws and regulations are constantly being enacted which impact the norms associated with hiring and firing employees. It’s crucial that you remain compliant with all current laws regarding hiring and firing practices to avoid the risk of lawsuits and government agency enforcement. While it’s always best to work…
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Posted on: July 26th, 2021 by roger
The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, commonly referred to as the Equal Pay Act, took effect on January 1, 2021. We briefly discussed this new law after the Colorado Legislature passed the Equal Pay Act in 2019. The law has now been in effect for six months, and we want to take a…
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Posted on: July 15th, 2021 by roger
As vaccination rates increase and COVID cases continue to decline, we’ve entered a new phase of the pandemic. In large parts of the country, we’re starting to see “the light at the end of the tunnel.” This has led many states to begin easing up on capacity restrictions for indoor environments. For many businesses, this…
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Posted on: June 30th, 2021 by roger
We’re finally starting to ease out of the pandemic as an increasing percentage of the population becomes vaccinated. While some employers are on the verge of bringing employees back into the office, others are contemplating a more permanent remote work scenario. According to a survey conducted by the staffing firm LaSalle Network, 77% of the…
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Posted on: June 1st, 2021 by roger
It’s been over a year since the remote working experiment began. As we ease out of the pandemic, it’s become clear that this is no longer “an experiment” – for many companies, remote work environments are here to stay. According to a survey from the accounting and consulting firm Eisner Amper, 60% of business executives…
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