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The New Year has begun, which means it’s time to put your resolutions into action. In addition to your personal goals, why not make a commitment to improve your HR practices? Here are HR resolutions to consider for 2016—and suggestions to help make them stick. Review hiring procedures Review your job advertisements, recruiting practices, application…

According to a new quarterly consumer survey released by the National Association of Realtors®, most younger renters still want to buy a home and continue to view homeownership as a big part of the American dream. Although only half of the surveyed households believe that the economy is currently recovering, a new financial index concluded…

During the busy holiday season, employers’ hiring needs often increase. It may be tempting to overlook fundamental hiring practices in favor of bringing someone on board quickly. Take care to avoid these 6 common seasonal hiring mistakes, found in this ADP infographic: This blog does not provide legal, financial, accounting, or tax advice. This blog…

Most of us have seen the TV show Flip or Flop on HGTV. If you haven’t, here is the basic synopsis: Either they buy the home, fix it, and turn a large profit, or they buy the home, find out renovations are going to cost WAY more than they anticipated, and they lose money. Now,…

Disseminating and storing the right employment information and documentation can help demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Below are some “must-have” policies and forms. Workplace Policies Some laws require employers to communicate various policies and workplace information to employees in writing. In the absence of a specific requirement, employers should also implement policies…

Employment laws and HR terms can be complex. Employers are bound to run into a term or acronym that leaves them thinking, “What does that mean?” For those head-scratching moments, we explain some commonly used HR terms in plain English. Employee Status At-will employment: Generally, “at-will” means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment…

Thousands of people purchase or sell a home every day. Although real estate transactions don’t happen very frequently for people individually, it is almost guaranteed that, at some point, each of us will buy or sell a home in our lifetime—many of us multiple times. There are several components that go into deciding whether or…

Effective communication is the foundation of a good employment relationship. Regular conversations with your employees can help build trust, loyalty, and performance. Here are eight critical conversations you should consider having with your employees: #1: This is who we are. Start this conversation during the hiring process to help ensure a good fit and establish…