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Seasonal Workers and the ACA
The Affordable Care Act requires ALEs (Applicable Large Employers) to offer health insurance to full-time employees. Companies with 50 or more full-time and full-time equivalent workers fit into this category. But what if you are a small business that is highly seasonal, and has more than 50 employees for a part of the year, but…
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Policies for Seasonal Employees
Seasonal workers can be found in many industries, as businesses add employees during predictably busy parts of the year. But even though a seasonal worker will not be with the company permanently, a company still has significant responsibilities toward them, and will need to establish key organizational policies to deal with hiring, training, and day-to-day…
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The Benefits of Conflict
Any time you bring a group of people together, there is a chance for conflict to arise. But while you may think of conflict as inherently bad, that’s not necessarily the case. Jim Boomer writes that relationship conflict, or interpersonal conflict, is a problem; it creates obstacles, tension, and animosity. But task conflict can actually…
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Revamping Your Digital Brand
Is it time for a rebrand? More specifically, a digital rebrand? A major change in your brand is a huge undertaking, requiring a lot of work with a lot of potential impact on your business. So how do you know when you have to do it, and when you should refrain? The ADP Blog Team…
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Three Small Business Trends for 2017
As 2016 comes to a close, PostNet takes a look at some of the top trends for the upcoming year for small businesses to take advantage of—if they haven’t already. Trend #1: Leverage New Technology for Competitive Advantage As new technology emerges, it will continue to be vital for small businesses to keep their finger…
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What Content Strategy Hath Wrought
In the modern environment, consumers have incredible access to all kinds of information about businesses that they never did before: prices, reviews, competition, alternatives, and much more. And, as Ivana Taylor points out, they have grown increasingly cynical about traditional marketing claims. They key to overcoming both of these obstacles, consumer cynicism and a glut…
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Your Business’s 2017 New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year is the perfect time to get a fresh start and put some new ideas into action in your business. But what should you choose to do? The ADP Blog Team has put together some suggestions for your business’s New Year’s Resolutions in 2017, including reviewing your hiring procedures, creating or updating your…
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Communicating Your Value
You have to have a great product or service to succeed in business, but as important as that is, it’s not enough. You also have to find the right way to communicate the value that you’re offering to customers. How you choose to describe your products and services will influence how people perceive you, and…
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Generational Employee Engagement
Employees of different ages value different things when it comes to promoting engagement and morale. Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials are all looking for different things, and when your team includes a diverse set of generations, employers must find ways to best appeal to all their employees. The HR Solutions Blog Team at ADP…
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Recruiting and Retaining Great Talent with Your Products
A company discount can be a big part of a pitch to potential hires and talented employees. A recent survey found that a majority of workers would rather receive new perks than a pay raise, and offering free or discounted products and services not only benefits the employee but also creates a satisfied customer who…
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