Category: Fractional HR

12/18/2024

I-9 Audits expected to increase in 2025

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

Get Ready for 2025: Gratitude for 2024 and a Plan for Growth

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

DOL Overtime Rule Struck Down: What You Need to Know

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

Why Texas is the Business Hub: 8th Largest Economy and Counting

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

What Season Is Your Business In? Opportunities for Growth, Renewal, and Legacy

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

Turnover is a Symptom – What’s Your Root Cause?

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

What is Fractional HR and Why You Need It

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

Designing Your Employee Feedback Survey

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

Aligning Your Workforce for Success: Make the Most of the Team You Have

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…

07/16/2024

Exiting a PEO Successfully

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…