04/21/2025
This influx of high-tech manufacturing is a big win for the region—but it also introduces serious competition for skilled labor, leadership talent, and operational efficiency. Manufacturers that want to keep up and stand out must…
04/14/2025
AI is here to stay, and while its benefits are significant, so are the risks—so it’s important to stay informed, ask the right questions, and evaluate tools carefully before implementing them in your business….
04/02/2025
What happens when your HR leader resigns, underperforms, or isn’t the right fit for your company? Many Houston-based businesses are facing this exact challenge, and how you respond can make or break your workforce stability…
02/26/2025
Keeping up with immigration laws is more important than ever for businesses. With I-9 audits and ICE compliance in the spotlight, business leaders must be ready for potential inspections. Here are four steps to help…
02/18/2025
A structured, well-prepared interview process is key to hiring the right candidate, and it not only helps in assessing a candidate’s skills but also gives them a glimpse of your company’s culture and work environment….
02/17/2025
Legacy alone doesn’t keep a family business alive. Without strategic adaptation, even the strongest legacy can crumble. Companies that fail to evolve risk falling into the classic family business trap: sticking with what worked yesterday…
01/23/2025
Tone is the unseen force that shapes how your business operates, how your organization adapts to challenges, and drives the way you build your team. It is the tone of your leadership that communicates your…
01/23/2025
Ensuring your business remains compliant with I-9 regulations is crucial, especially as shifts in federal policy and enforcement often accompany a new administration. With the potential for increased scrutiny and stricter penalties for non-compliance, now…
12/18/2024
As the new year approaches, it’s essential for you to be aware of the increased number of I-9 audits being conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). To stay ahead, ensure your team processing…
12/17/2024
As the calendar flips to a new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on 2024. You’ve tackled inflationary pressures, talent retention hurdles, the rising costs of doing business, and a contentious election year climate….
12/02/2024
On November 15, 2024, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan in Texas vacated the Department of Labor’s 2024 overtime rule, which had increased the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to $58,656 and was supposed to be…
11/13/2024
Texas is leading the way as a thriving business destination. Our state’s economic footprint rivals entire nations—as the 8th largest economy worldwide, Texas has become a powerhouse on the global stage….
10/31/2024
As a business leader, you know that your company, like nature, experiences seasons of growth, change, and transformation. From the budding promise of startup to the reflective period of succession planning, understanding your business’s current…
10/21/2024
Employee turnover is more than just an HR issue—it’s a sign that something deeper is at play within your organization. High turnover rates can be a symptom of underlying issues in your recruitment processes, role…
10/07/2024
Fractional HR with Achilles Group provides tailored, cost-effective HR consulting, offering expert support across all HR functions with the depth and range of a full team, rather than relying on a single individual….
09/23/2024
The digital age has ushered in unprecedented opportunities for global collaboration and remote work, but it has also opened doors for a particularly insidious cyberthreat: fraudulent IT workers in North Korea. Trained and deployed by…
09/23/2024
To gauge employee engagement, workplace culture, and leadership effectiveness, it’s essential to ask targeted questions that can provide actionable insights. For best results, use a mix of scale, multiple-choice, and open-ended questions to balance quantitative…
09/23/2024
As a leader in Houston’s small to mid-market, workforce alignment is one of the most important strategies you can implement to drive your business forward. Aligning your workforce means ensuring that everyone in your organization…
08/22/2024
For most of us the journey from a competent employee to an effective first-time manager brings a significant shift in responsibilities and expectations. Far too often we promote high performance, technically competent employees into a…
08/22/2024
Effectively training your front-line leaders is crucial because they are the first point of contact between your business’s strategic vision and the employees who execute it, making their leadership abilities directly impactful on team performance…
07/16/2024
Launching a significant business initiative is like planning the most amazing trip of a lifetime. It’s not just about the excitement; it’s about meticulous preparation and execution. The journey from idea to implementation involves inspiring…
07/16/2024
We often see businesses outgrow a PEO’s HR capabilities, get discouraged with high renewal rates, and become frustrated with an impersonal service delivery model. There are alternatives available that with coordinated effort and the right…
07/01/2024
Although the underlying cases were not workplace-related, this decision significantly affects employers. Federal agencies like the EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and NLRB issue many regulations impacting daily workplace operations. With the Chevron doctrine overturned, these agencies…
05/31/2024
What To Do 1. Identify affected exempt employees that earn below $43,888 annually. Consider the impact on budgets and employee morale to either increase EAP exempt annual salaries and/or bonus or commission structures (up to…

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