ScaleHRO

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A recession is referred to as a significant period of economic decline. Signs of such a recession include a decline in economic activity, employment, and consumer demand. No business is immune from a recession, but there are ways to save your company from recession and the constraints that come with an economic decline.

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ScaleHRO

OCTOBER 30, 2022

In every business, achieving growth and productivity is compounded by activities like effective human resource management and a proper focus on business objectives, which is why delegating some tasks can be helpful.

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ScaleHRO

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Small- and medium-sized businesses continue to face Human Resource challenges mainly due to the changing employment laws and increased employee expectations. To overcome these challenges, SMBs are turning to Professional Employment Organizations (PEOs) to help them find talent.

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ScaleHRO

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Wondering how to save your company during a recession? You're not alone. A recession spells doom and gloom for many businesses. Lowered sales, shriveling income, and decreasing disposable income characterize a recession, crippling many businesses.

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ScaleHRO

AUGUST 24, 2022

While work-related stress isn't new, employee burnout resulting from chronic stress is on the rise. In fact, the World Health Organization declared burnout to be an occupational phenomenon in 2019 due to its increased prevalence in the workplace. Heavy workloads, increased pressure in the workplace, and tight deadlines are all common contributors to employee burnout, and they are amongst the most commonly cited reasons why employees have chosen to quit their jobs during the great resignation.

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ScaleHRO

JULY 27, 2022

For many professionals and businesses, remote work has opened up an entirely new realm of possibilities. Employees who can work entirely from home, or even part of the time, can truly work in almost any condition. Remote work opened the door for flexible and personalized schedules, international teams, and travel working. A new market for remote jobs welcomed back at-home parents and disabled professionals who can work best in a home environment.

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ScaleHRO

JUNE 22, 2022

With the arrival of hot weather, many businesses switch to flexible hours, also known as summer hours, to allow their employees to work a reduced workweek, whether on-site or remotely. While some may argue that flexible hours reduce productivity, summer hours can be a great solution to keep employees from getting distracted about the upcoming weekend or fretting about what their children are up to while alone at home.

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ScaleHRO

MAY 30, 2022

Now more than ever, businesses are realizing the importance of creating a supportive work environment and good company culture for their employees. Since employees are the backbone of your business it is imperative to provide them with a good company culture as that in turn increases retention rates, and ultimately leads to better success overall.

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ScaleHRO

MAY 17, 2022

Running a business is about more than just creating a product or providing a service. A business is a machine comprised of every element that makes it run - including the humans whose lives are defined by their role in the company. Each person contributes their time and skills to the business and, in return, the business provides the structure for a lifestyle based around that work.

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ScaleHRO

APRIL 14, 2022

Human resources, "HR," is an important department for businesses of every size; it has a dramatic impact on the day-to-day productivity, the happiness of the team, and, thus, the overall success of the organization. This is why it is imperative to have well-established HR processes and dedicated support with the skillset to help you succeed. The two main methods of HR adoption include in-house support and outsourced HR.

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ScaleHRO

MARCH 15, 2022

Business owners face many challenges including employee retention and recruitment, competition within the marketplace, rising costs, cybersecurity, administrative and HR tasks, and more. Particularly challenging is the topic of compliance as it touches so many different parts of the business-- payroll, hiring, benefits, etc. HR compliance is an art, and the first step to mastering it is learning what it entails and how it works.

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ScaleHRO

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

With each new year, brand new employment regulations go into effect and changes to existing laws happen that you need to be aware of. The following guide will help you understand the newest wage changes, as well as important points on sexual harassment and discrimination training-- so let's get started!

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ScaleHRO

JANUARY 25, 2022

Now that 2022 is officially in full swing, we want to help ensure you are set up for success and aware of the most important compliance updates. Below we outline the major employment law changes* that took effect January 1, 2022 (unless otherwise noted). The following list does not include minimum wage increases, however you can access our ScalePEO State and Local Minimum Wages guide, linked here. ?

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Employment Law Compliance Groups Compliance Training 74

ScaleHRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a small business owner, you are always thinking about how to get the most out of everything in your organization; how to best optimize and leverage your resources in order to gain a competitive advantage-- and healthcare benefits are no different. With the renewal season upon us, are you asking yourself, "Am I paying too much for benefits? Are my benefits competitive enough to attract and retain star employees?

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ScaleHRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As a small business owner, you are always thinking about how to get the most out of everything in your organization; how to best optimize and leverage your resources in order to gain a competitive advantage-- and healthcare benefits are no different. With the renewal season upon us, are you asking yourself, "Am I paying too much for benefits? Are my benefits competitive enough to attract and retain star employees?

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ScaleHRO

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As teams grow, it is easy to get lost down a rabbit hole when dealing with HR, payroll, benefits and compliance issues. Especially because owning a business doesn't automatically make you an expert in these matters. While these things are super important to long-term success, we also know from experience that if we can keep teams focused on their core competencies that business growth accelerates.

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ScaleHRO

AUGUST 17, 2021

As a savvy business owner, you have likely heard about PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations) and their ability to help your company grow in many different ways.

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ScaleHRO

MAY 18, 2021

Co-Founder of ScalePEO, John Henry appeared on Portland's KOIN-TV to discuss how PEOs like Scale are helping businesses in the post-pandemic world. Following is a condensed recap of his discussion with anchors Emily Burris and Jenny Hansson. For the full conversation please watch the video below.

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ScaleHRO

MAY 4, 2021

Businesses of all sizes are continually looking for easier ways to run and grow their business. However, for startups and organizations with small to medium sized teams it is especially important to maximize their teams' productivity and direct their focus to their core competencies.

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ScaleHRO

APRIL 27, 2021

Note: This blog was originally written and published on 4/20/20 with content furnished by NAPEO but has been updated and re-written internally. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the “CARES Act,” was signed into legislation in Spring of 2020. The CARES Act consisted of three programs: the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Loan Program, the 50% Employee Retention Tax Credit, and the Social Security Tax Deferral.

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Payroll 52

ScaleHRO

APRIL 20, 2021

Health insurance is confusing. That’s why, when it comes to benefits, most business owners go to a broker for help. Brokers help companies navigate the complex world of group health plans, 401(k), the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, and more. In fact, many small to medium-sized businesses consider their broker one of their most valued consultants, leaning on them for support not only during open enrollment but also throughout the entire year.

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ScaleHRO

APRIL 8, 2021

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Running a small or medium business is not for the faint of heart. In fact, it typically involves a lot of personal passion and elbow grease around a certain product, service or industry — plus, the work of actually running the business. Now, some Oregon businesses can get gold-standard operations support and benefits thanks to a newly announced partnership plan from ScalePEO and Kaiser Permanente.

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ScaleHRO

MARCH 30, 2021

If you ask an entrepreneur why they started their business in the first place how many do you think would reply, “Because I just loved processing new hire paperwork and researching payroll laws!” Probably none.

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ScaleHRO

MARCH 30, 2021

If you ask an entrepreneur why they started their business in the first place how many do you think would reply, “Because I just loved processing new hire paperwork and researching payroll laws!” Probably none.

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Payroll HR Software Hiring Company 53

ScaleHRO

MARCH 2, 2021

Running your business is challenging enough without the added burden of payroll, benefits, HR administration, and compliance. By working with a PEO you get expert support and training, enhanced efficiency with robust HRIS technology, and gain access to high quality benefits at prices typically only available to large companies. Below we delve into some of the ways a PEO can help you succeed and feel confident peace of mind.

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HR Software Payroll Compliance Training 78

ScaleHRO

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

I recently had a conversation with a business owner who mentioned he had talked with a friend of theirs who uses a PEO. Their friend was seeing some really great results because of it which got the business owner wondering if they might be a good fit for a PEO as well. Naturally, this led him to doing some research online. What did he find? Well, while there was a lot of info on how to get a quote from a PEO, there wasn't as much info available on how a PEO actually works. so, we decided to fix

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Compliance Training HR Software Wellness How To 61

ScaleHRO

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Have you ever wondered what was the actual catalyst for an event, catastrophic or benign? The REAL reason that things end up the way they do, or at least one of the reasons? As HR professionals we often ask this question in regard to SUCCESSFUL and UNSUCCESSFUL new hires.

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ScaleHRO

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

It's an amazing feeling, finding a new growth-partner to help you take your company to the next level. Then as you start working with the partner, you realize the person you were initially talking to was actually not the same person you work with from the day-to-day, and it is actually impossible to get a real HUMAN on the phone to solve an issue.

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ScaleHRO

OCTOBER 15, 2020

If you hadn’t engaged with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you probably have by now. The ADA comes up a lot these days, both with respect to confidentiality of medical information (like employee temperatures) as well as with reasonable accommodation for those who are at high risk for a serious case of COVID-19. In this article we’ll tackle some of the key terms in the ADA that every employer should be comfortable with.

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Wellness Employment Law ATS Compliance 52

ScaleHRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

If a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available this year or in 2021, your business needs to consider whether or not having a mandatory vaccination policy makes sense. Workplace policies requiring vaccinations are not new, particularly in the healthcare sector, but implementing such a policy is not without potential challenges. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) allows for religious accommodations, and employers also need to consider potential medical accommodations under the American

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Policies 52

ScaleHRO

DECEMBER 2, 2020

According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that exclusively apply to remote workplaces, remote work does come with additional compliance risks. Below is our general guidance for employers.

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ScaleHRO

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Here we are, almost to the end of 2020-- can you believe it? The unprecedented nature of COVID-19 certainly made this year one that will never be forgotten. And although 2020 had its share of challenges, we here at ScalePEO would like to take a minute to reflect on some of the good things that happened this year.

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ScaleHRO

DECEMBER 2, 2020

According to Gallup, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled during the pandemic. Some companies are even considering making a remote work arrangement permanent. While there are no laws that exclusively apply to remote workplaces, remote work does come with additional compliance risks. Below is our general guidance for employers.

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Compliance Company Employment Law 52

ScaleHRO

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

If a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available this year or in 2021, your business needs to consider whether or not having a mandatory vaccination policy makes sense. Workplace policies requiring vaccinations are not new, particularly in the healthcare sector, but implementing such a policy is not without potential challenges. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) allows for religious accommodations, and employers also need to consider potential medical accommodations under the American

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Policies 53

ScaleHRO

OCTOBER 15, 2020

If you hadn’t engaged with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you probably have by now. The ADA comes up a lot these days, both with respect to confidentiality of medical information (like employee temperatures) as well as with reasonable accommodation for those who are at high risk for a serious case of COVID-19. In this article we’ll tackle some of the key terms in the ADA that every employer should be comfortable with.

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Wellness Employment Law ATS Compliance 40

ScaleHRO

OCTOBER 1, 2020

As if a global pandemic isn't enough to handle, companies still have to continue to address employee turnover. Turnover is expensive, and can be daunting to deal with but there are ways to turn it into an opportunity to learn more about your company, and use it to improve the way you do things.

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ScaleHRO

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

No one knows what the workplace is going to look like in three months. COVID-19 continues to spread. School reopening and attendance plans remain tenuous. Further action from Congress is uncertain. Official rules from the Department of Labor might even be struck down in court, further adding to the confusion about what employers are supposed to be doing.

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