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Cook County Minimum Wage is on the Rise July 1

Cook County Minimum Wage is on the Rise July 1

Effective July 1, 2022, the minimum wage in Cook County will increase for tipped employees and non-tipped employees that work for any employer...

automated HR onboarding

How Automated Onboarding Improves Your Bottom Line

In a job market that has significantly more job openings than talent to fill them, it is essential that your talent acquisition and onboarding...

Employee using a tablet for digital benefits enrollment, streamlining the process for easier access and improved engagement.

Streamline Benefits Enrollment: Digital Tools, Expert Tips & Retention

In today’s digital world, streamlining your benefits enrollment process is a must for any growing business. Online benefits enrollment is no longer...

Time is Money: The Benefits of Time and Attendance Tracking Software

Time is Money: The Benefits of Time and Attendance Tracking Software

If your small business is growing rapidly and adding more employees, it's probably time to think about a better solution for tracking time and...

Human Capital Management Solutions for Scaling Businesses

Human Capital Management Solutions for Scaling Businesses

The goal for every small business is to scale, and many are noticing significant potential past their current growth point. This means hiring more...

11 Features to Look for in an HCM Platform

11 Features to Look for in an HCM Platform

If you're one of the many business owners stuck using manual processes for both talent acquisition and onboarding new hires, it's time to explore...

Lake County Workforce Development Program

Lake County Workforce Development Program

If you’re an employer in or near Lake County, and you are having trouble finding qualified candidates to fill open positions within your...

Highlighting 5 Benefits of Using HCM and Payroll Software

Highlighting 5 Benefits of Using HCM and Payroll Software

As your business grows and flourishes, keeping everything running smoothly takes more work. Every individual part of your organization’s...

Are You Overlooking These 7 Key Payroll Data Metrics?

Are You Overlooking These 7 Key Payroll Data Metrics?

As your employee pool grows, so too will the need to have efficient payroll processes. However, as you may well know, payroll professionals are...

Human Capital Management (HCM) software can streamline HR tasks, improve payroll processes, enhance organizational efficiency, and improve productivity and the employee experience

HCM 101: What Is Human Capital Management?

Employees are the most important assets of any business. And while your people are your most valuable assets, managing your employees...

A man wearing a blue hard hat uses a hammer. It's crucial to properly classify a worker before hiring to avoid costly penalties, back taxes, and potential litigation.

Employee vs. Contractor: Avoid Costly Misclassification for Your Business

Misclassifying workers as independent contractors instead of employees can put your business in hot water. Think heavy fines, back...

Widespread Fraud Scheme Impacting All State Unemployment Programs

Widespread Fraud Scheme Impacting All State Unemployment Programs

WARNING Unemployment fraud is impacting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) programs across the nation. Claimant fraud can include...