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Demystifying ACA Compliance for Businesses of All Sizes in 2024

Employee Benefits, HR Compliance /

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance rules have brought significant changes and challenges for businesses of all sizes. These new regulations affect everything from health insurance coverage requirements to reporting obligations. It is crucial for both small and large businesses to understand these new rules to avoid substantial financial penalties and ensure compliance. ACA Compliance: […]

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Prepare for Overtime Rule Changes: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses

HR Compliance /

The new overtime regulations are set to bring significant changes for businesses. To help you stay ahead, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on what steps to take and how to implement them effectively. Plus, discover how Focus HR can proactively manage these changes for you. Step 1: Classification Review How to Classify Your Employees and

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Navigating the Non-Compete Ban: How to Win the Employee Retention Race

Employee Benefits, HR Compliance /

Update: Federal Judge Blocks FTC’s Noncompete Rule– On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements. This means employers can continue using them as allowed by state law. The FTC’s rule faced legal challenges, and the court’s decision is a win for employers

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Battling the Quiet Disengagement: Why ‘Resenteeism’ Matters to Small Businesses

Employee Benefits, HR Outsourcing /

Let’s talk resenteeism. You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting” by now, but resenteeism is another silent threat lurking in workplaces. It describes employees who are physically there but mentally checked out because they resent their employer. They complete tasks, but the passion and drive are missing. This might not seem as bad as absenteeism, but

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Succession Planning for 2024: It’s Not Just for Emergencies — It’s a Leadership Development Strategy

HR Outsourcing /

For many organizations, succession planning is primarily aimed at filling an immediate, unexpected vacancy. That’s great for emergencies, but to be strategic, your organization needs to shift from a reactive to a proactive posture.  Developing a strategy and process for training and building leaders within your business will empower your current employees and ensure that

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Gen Z and the Workplace: Creating a Collaborative Culture

HR Outsourcing /

Generations have aired their grievances about one another for centuries. Even Socrates (469-399 B.C.) once lamented, “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise.”  These days, Generation (Gen) Z, which consists of those born between 1997 and 2012, has

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FLSA Compliance: A Guide for Employers

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Known largely as the “mother of all employment laws,” the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes THE standard for classification of employees (full-time and part-time) across the United States. Additionally, the FLSA regulates such things as minimum wage rates, overtime payments, child labor, and equal rights. Employers must comply with FLSA standards, or face the

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Keeping it Professional: How to Navigate Political Tensions in Your Small Business

Payroll Services /

Let’s Talk Politics (Without It Turning Ugly)… Look, we all know things are a little heated out there, especially with the election coming up.  And guess what?  That tension can easily spillover into our workplaces and cause conflict in our businesses.   Suddenly, team meetings feel like political debates, and morale can take a nosedive. A

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How HR Can Empower Your Managers (Not Replace Them)

Payroll Services /

Those handling HR for your small business often find themselves not just advising, but actively taking on managerial tasks like hiring, performance reviews, and even disciplinary actions. While well-intentioned, abdicating these responsibilities to HR vs. your managers/supervisors can undermine their role and weaken leadership development within the company.

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