Category: Helpful Tips

11/11/2024

FLSA Update: Are you ready for the change?

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…

08/22/2024

Technique to Train Front-Line Leaders

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

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…

02/19/2024

Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): A Guide for Houston Business Owners

As a business leader in Houston, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal law, enacted in 1938, serves as the cornerstone of employee rights and protections…

02/13/2024

3 Tips for Hiring in a Tough Job Market

Many companies in Texas are experiencing recruiting woes, with a lack of candidates topping the list. It’s safe to say that it’s a “buyer’s market” on the hiring scene right now. Below are tips to…

11/10/2023

Calculating Travel Time Pay for Workers

The topic of compensation for a worker that travels is complex. It’s important for employers and employees to be aware of the specific laws and regulations governing overtime pay in the relevant jurisdiction, as these…

08/23/2023

Transitioning from a PEO for Business Growth

One decision that’s gaining traction among businesses like yours, growing beyond 25 employees, is transitioning from a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to an unbundled approach for employee benefits, payroll services (or HCMS), and human resources…

06/27/2023

Effective Communication for Your Growing Business

In the realm of business, despite the availability of our advanced communication technologies, it is still imperative to maintain a sense of mindfulness in how messages from leadership are crafted and delivered so that the…

04/24/2023

17 Tips for Employee Recognition: Make it a Cultural Reflex

We each must condition ourselves to “See the Good”. Take the time to gather positive feedback from clients, customers and employees, and recognize contributions at team gatherings. Walk through the business and connect with team…