Navigating the I-9 Maze: A Self-Audit Guide to ICE Compliance
Audit your company’s I-9 documents to avoid common errors and fix issues to minimize costly ICE penalties.
New HSA and HDHP Rules from the IRS
The IRS just released Rev. Proc. 2025-19, announcing new HSA and HDHP limits for 2026. This means higher contribution caps for your Health Savings Account and updated deductible and out-of-pocket maximums for High-Deductible Health Plans. Both businesses and employees need to understand these changes for smart healthcare planning next year.
Navigating the Summer Surge: Strategic PTO Management for Business Leaders
Summer brings warmth, but also a surge in PTO requests – with 58% of employees saving their time off for these months. This can challenge productivity, but it doesn’t have to. Discover strategic ways to manage vacation planning, set clear expectations, and leverage technology to keep your business thriving while supporting employee well-being.
Current HR Honored with Start-Up Award at NKY Chamber’s Business Impact Awards
Our team is incredibly honored to have been named the recipient of the Start-Up Award at the prestigious 2025 Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Business Impact Awards ceremony.
Navigating the Shifting Sands: What Employers Need to Know About Potential NLRB Changes Under Trump
The landscape of labor relations is poised for significant shifts, and employers need to be ready. With the return of a Trump administration, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is undergoing substantial changes that could directly impact your business. Let’s break down the key areas you should be monitoring.
Who Gets Laid Off First?
When companies cut jobs or reorganize, workers get tense. They may wonder, who’s next? Is my job safe? While each company has its own decision-making process, there are common patterns behind who is likely to lose their job. Click through to learn what these patterns are –– and what they mean for you.
Completing the Form I-9
Form I-9 asks your employees to present documents to attest to their identity and employment authorization. It’s your job to make sure the documents seem genuine and relate to the employee. Form I-9 is required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 to verify the identity and legal work eligibility of both citizens and […]
Tax Year 2025: A Summary of Important Changes
The following is not a comprehensive list of all changes, but a summary of key adjustments that will affect a wide range of taxpayers: Unchanged for tax year 2025 Not everything changes. By statute, certain items that were indexed for inflation in the past are currently not adjusted: Again, this is just a summary. […]
Navigating Background Checks: Legal Requirements for Employers
According to the National Association of Background Screeners, 95% of U.S. employers use background checks when hiring employees. Background checks cannot look at medical history or genetic information, but they are legal for assessing a person’s work history, education, criminal record, financial history or social media use. However, employers must comply with certain legal requirements […]
The Hidden Toll of Leadership: Isolation and Its Impact
Harvard Business Review reports that at least half of managers and top executives feel isolated and disconnected, while 61% of those surveyed reveal that the alienation hinders their job performance. Anyone with elevated status, not just the CEO or others in the C-suite, may find it challenging to interact with subordinates. We should distinguish between […]