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Layoffs: How To Conduct Them Properly And Potentially Avoid Them Altogether

HR Tech Girl

They were overstaffed ( even apparently hiring employees to do nothing! ) and offered huge compensation packages without considering how sustainable this practice would be. Of course, layoffs may have ultimately been unavoidable but could have been marginal in comparison.

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The Top Payroll Companies in Massachusetts

Genesis HR Solutions

An ASO is a service businesses use to outsource administrative functions, including employee benefits, payroll, HR management, workers compensation, and safety programs. A PEO is an extension of your business and engages with your management team to address complex employee-related matters. Click To Tweet.

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Sample office manager job description and interview questions

Business Management Daily

Interview questions and comparison tools for hiring the best administrative assistant. Develops policies and programs for the entire company, including organizational development, employee relations , compensation, benefits, safety and health, recruiting, selection, orientation, and training. Position: Office manager.

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SHRM-CP vs. aPHR Certification: Choosing the Right HR Credential for Your Career

Heyyy HR!

Below is a quick comparison: Certification Ideal for Focus SHRM-CP Experienced HR professionals Strategy implementation aPHR Entry-level professionals or career changers Foundational HR knowledge Remember, these credentials are maintained by two distinct bodies. Educational requirements are also less stringent.

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A Primer on Pay Transparency in 2023

Astron Solutions

Keeping the Balance: Internal and External Pay As the recent SHRM research indicates, HR professionals are tasked not only with complying with new pay transparency laws, but also with making sure current employees are happy with their pay in comparison to the salary ranges shared publicly.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Where Do We Start?

Astron Solutions

The reported noted the following: • The ratio of the median earnings of women to men without considering various compensable factors (such as job title, years of experience, industry, etc.), The ratio of the median earnings of women to men when considering compensable factors also decreased, but only by $0.01 only decreased by $0.07

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How To Know If Your Defined-Benefit Pension Plan Is In Trouble.

The HR Capitalist

That decision combined with sharp tuition increases (healthcare costs as a comparison in a pension, anyone?) Well, that investment group was struggling to meet the member requirements in 2007, and the Dow went to 7,000 during the recession, at which time they exited securities and went to a cash position. Buy high, sell low. Great work, team!