Content by Tesseon

  • How to Avoid Hiring Bad Employees?

    The financial implications of bad hires are staggering. Research indicates a new hire costs over $4,000 even before factoring in wages and salary, covering expenses like job board postings, recruiter time, and candidate evaluations. When you include comprehensive compensation packages—healthcare...

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  • Employer's Guide to Severance Pay

    Severance packages serve as a critical tool in this process, providing financial support to departing employees while protecting the company’s interests. This guide explores the key considerations surrounding severance pay and how employers can develop effective separation strategies.

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  • Employee Handbook Checklist

    Your employee handbook isn't just another corporate document—it's the ultimate resource that transforms workplace relationships and protects your organization. Inside this comprehensive checklist, you'll discover everything needed to create a handbook that both safeguards your company legally...

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  • Transforming Performance with Mid-Year Reviews

    Mid-year performance reviews provide a critical opportunity to recalibrate goals, acknowledge achievements, and address challenges before year-end evaluations. These structured check-ins bridge the gap between annual reviews, creating a continuous feedback culture that drives organizational...

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  • Short-Term Disability VS FMLA

    Short-Term Disability vs FMLA explained: What you need to know about these often-confused leave programs. Understand key differences in eligibility, benefits, and legal requirements so you can confidently manage employee absences while staying compliant. Straightforward explanations that cut...

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  • Navigating HR Challenges in 2025

    The business landscape of 2025 demands immediate HR transformation—organizations that fail to master emerging workforce challenges will watch competitors seize their market share. Forward-thinking companies recognize that competitive advantage hinges on effectively addressing workforce...

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  • Employee Termination Checklist

    An effective employee termination checklist is a critical tool that ensures consistency, legal compliance, and professionalism throughout the separation process. This systematic approach helps organizations properly recover company assets, manage access revocations, and complete all necessary...

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  • IRS Warns of 2025 Tax Scams

    The IRS has released its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2025, highlighting critical threats that employers should monitor. While tax season brings heightened risk, these fraudulent schemes operate year-round and require ongoing vigilance. Key points: Tax scams can significantly...

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  • 2025 Tax Facts

    While cats may have nine lives, navigating tax season only gives you one shot to get it right. Unlike Cat Facts™, the Tax Facts 2025 guide delivers essential data you need. This comprehensive resource covers crucial FICA changes, including the $176,100 Social Security wage base, state-specific...

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  • Do's and Don'ts of Documenting Employee Performance

    Effective documentation is the backbone of performance management, shaping the fairness, accountability, and legal defensibility of HR practices. Properly recorded employee performance data not only guides improvement efforts but also shields organizations from legal risks. However, poor or...

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  • Drug Testing Laws by State

    For organizations developing or updating their drug testing policies, understanding state-specific regulations is crucial. Each state maintains different requirements and protections for both employers and employees. Some states have implemented detailed drug testing protocols, while others...

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  • Avoiding the 5 Most Common Payroll Mistakes

    Discover how to safeguard your business from the top 5 payroll mistakes that can trigger audits and penalties. Learn proper worker classification, overtime calculations, tax withholdings, record-keeping requirements, and deadline management. Get expert tips to keep your payroll accurate and...

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  • HR for the Holidays

    The traditional approach of simply pushing through year-end demands is no longer sustainable. As we enter a new era of work, innovative leaders are discovering that the intersection of technology, strategic planning, and employee wellbeing offers a fresh path forward - one that transforms this...

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  • Recruiting Myths Holding your Talent Team Back

    Modern recruitment isn’t just about filling positions – it’s about recognizing potential in places your competitors haven’t thought of looking. The most successful organizations have already discovered that conventional wisdom about hiring often stands in direct opposition to what works. These...

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  • Diagnosing Low Employee Morale

    If you've noticed a dip in your employees' enthusiasm or engagement, it might be tempting to jump to quick fixes like pizza parties or team-building events. However, these solutions often fail to address the underlying issues. Improving morale requires a deeper diagnostic approach—much like...

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  • Signs of Quiet Quitting

    Quiet quitting, a phenomenon where employees only meet minimum job requirements and disengage from broader company goals, is gaining attention. While it's seen by employees as setting boundaries, SHRM Research Institute reveals 51% of HR professionals recognize its negative impact and one-third...

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  • How to Manage Employee Absenteeism

    Managing employee absenteeism is crucial for maintaining productivity. Employers should implement clear attendance policies, provide support for employee wellness, and foster a positive work environment. Regularly tracking attendance patterns can help identify and address issues early. Open...

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  • 8 HR Nightmares & How to Overcome Them

    Is your organization facing typical HR dilemmas such as insufficient staff and ineffective orientation programs? Fear not, for these daunting issues can be managed with the right know-how. Gathered around the campfire, who doesn’t revel in a good ghost story? Yet, real-life HR terrors like...

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