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05/02/2016

7 Tips for Difficult Conversations

No one likes to have difficult conversations. But if you’re a manager, chances are it’s part of your job. When it comes to talking to an employee about poor performance or behavioral issues, there are…

04/11/2016

Continue Using the Current I-9 Form

The current Form I-9 expired on March 31, 2016. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has said employers should continue using the expired form for employment eligibility verification until further notice.Employers must complete Form I-9 for…

04/04/2016

Creating a Bond with Remote Employees

With more employees working remotely than ever before, it’s important to make sure everyone feels like a part of the team. Research has consistently found that an engaged workforce is a more productive and profitable…

03/02/2016

Preparing for New Overtime Regulations

UPDATE: On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor released its final rule on new overtime regulations, raising the salary threshold for exempt status to $47,476. Click here for more information.The Department of Labor is…

02/08/2016

Helping Precision Task Group with their ‘Achilles Heel’

Precision Task Group is a mid-size IT solutions firm based in Houston that came to Achilles Group in 2007, at a time when human resources was their “achilles heel,” according to PTG Human Resources Director…

02/01/2016

Simple Tips to be Healthier at Work

As we enter the second month of the New Year, it’s the perfect time to focus on a healthy workforce. You don’t have to be in the C-suite to promote a culture of wellness at…

11/12/2015

Managing Multiple Holiday Requests

This the time of year when the leave requests usually flood in. November, December and January can almost feel like one big holiday with people planning family gatherings and almost everything, except work. Now the…

10/29/2015

Davis-Bacon Act – Contractor and Subcontractor Compliance

Are you familiar with the Davis-Bacon Act? The Davis-Bacon Act is a federal law that applies to contractors and subcontractors performing work on federal contracts or District of Columbia contracts in excess of $2,000 for…

10/22/2015

Office Holiday Decorations

With the holidays quickly approaching it is important for companies to be sensitive to all employees’ cultural and religious beliefs. This time of year is festive and can be a lot fun but companies need…

10/15/2015

Importance of Performance Appraisals

We all know that it is important to evaluate how your company is doing throughout the year, but are you doing the same with your employees? Employee evaluations can be a vital part of your…

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