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Using Artificial Intelligence in The Hiring Process

August 10, 2023

Despite what many believe, artificial intelligence (AI) is not meant to replace humans. It’s simply one tool to help manage repetitive processes for certain functions within human resources, especially for…

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Cisso Bean & Dutch, Your HR Office Across the Hall!

July 10, 2023

Many businesses, especially small start-ups, struggle with trying to keep up with the people side of the business. You’re trying to build your brand, perfect your products and services, and…

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Does Your Business Need an Employee Handbook?

May 5, 2023

For most companies, regardless of your business size, an employee handbook can be a valuable resource for everyone. Not only does it explain guidelines and procedures that employees are expected…

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HR Priorities Reboot

March 2, 2023

In our last blog, we discussed several emerging HR trends for this year. At the beginning of each year, most companies start strong by keeping these trends in mind and…

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Another Take on 2023’s Top HR Trends

February 10, 2023

With each year that passes, the workplace environment is sure to change in some way or another. Between the blend of workforce demands, technology trends, wellness-focused employee benefits, and the…

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Is It Too Late To Save An Employee At The Point of Resignation?

January 28, 2023

All too often when a valued employee resigns unexpectedly, the company scrambles to try to “save” the employee from leaving. At that point, is it too little too late? Many…

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What Employees Value Most May Surprise You

December 13, 2022

Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to work with colleges and universities around the United States, facilitating workshops, speaking in classrooms, and interviewing students for internships and entry-level positions upon…

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What I Learned from The Guy in The Mailroom

December 9, 2022

First impressions are everything. And when it comes to starting a new job, it’s do or die. But how your coworkers view you isn’t the only thing that matters. The…

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What’s Really Behind the Talent Shortage?

August 12, 2022

We hear this every day from companies across the state (and across the U.S.) that they are hiring, yet they’re facing challenges trying to find the workers to fill the…

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More HR Trends for 2022 and Beyond

June 5, 2022

Late last year we took a look at upcoming HR trends for 2022. We then revisited those trends to see which ones held up, and to highlight some notable developments…

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