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5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Payroll and Benefits
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5 HR Mistakes Small Businesses Make with Payroll and Benefits

Small businesses often juggle numerous responsibilities, and human resources management, especially payroll and benefits, can sometimes fall by the wayside. Unfortunately, mistakes in payroll and benefits administration can result in financial loss, compliance issues, and low employee morale. Here are the top five HR mistakes small businesses commonly make, particularly in handling payroll and benefits, along with their potential consequences:

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The Importance of Clear Performance Metrics for Your Team’s Success
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The Importance of Clear Performance Metrics for Your Team’s Success

As a leader in any organization, one of your most critical responsibilities is ensuring your team has the clarity, direction, and motivation to perform at their best. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by establishing clear and actionable performance metrics. But why exactly are performance metrics so important, and how can you leverage them to create a high-performing team?

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How to Complete the New I-9 Form in 2025: What You Need to Know
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How to Complete the New I-9 Form in 2025: What You Need to Know

If you’re an employer or a new hire, you’ve probably heard about the new I-9 form released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in 2024. The I-9 form has always been a staple in the hiring process, ensuring that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Run Effective Staff Meetings
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Run Effective Staff Meetings

It’s easy to get lost in the weeds and forget that these meetings should focus on helping your team stay aligned, motivated, and on track. Over the years, we’ve noticed that the best managers focus on five key areas in their weekly meetings to make sure everything runs smoothly.

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The Secret to Crushing Your New Year Business Goals: Employee Performance
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The Secret to Crushing Your New Year Business Goals: Employee Performance

It’s January, and the energy is electric. New year, new strategy, right? Businesses everywhere are rolling out big plans for growth, innovation, and market domination. But let’s be real—no strategy, no matter how brilliant, stands a chance without the right people in the right places. The success of your shiny new business plan? It all comes down to employee performance.

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Top Trends Shaping Human Resources in 2025
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Top Trends Shaping Human Resources in 2025

Human resources (HR) has always been the heartbeat of organizations. But in 2025, it’s evolving faster than ever before. Gone are the days when HR was just about hiring, firing, and filing paperwork. Now, it’s about building cultures, driving innovation, and creating environments where people and businesses thrive together.

So, what’s shaking up the world of human resources this year? Let’s dive in.

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Celebrate mentoring this month
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Celebrate mentoring this month

National Mentoring Day, marked annually on October 27 since 2014, shines a spotlight on the crucial role mentoring plays in nurturing career development across diverse populations. Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, or a seasoned professional in the C-suite, a mentor can provide invaluable guidance. This global event, initiated in the U.K. in 2014 and now celebrated worldwide, promotes mentoring initiatives and encourages individuals to either mentor or be mentored.

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