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Arizona’s Sick Leave Law: What Your Company Needs to Know About Paid Sick Leave in The State

Beginning July 1, 2017, Arizona joined California in requiring paid sick leave for employees. The new law was approved by Arizona voters in November 2016 as part of Proposition 206, which also increased the state’s minimum wage. It applies to nearly every business that hires at least one Arizona employee, even if the business’s headquarters …

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8 TED Talks to Help Jumpstart Staff Innovation

“Where do you get your ideas?” Ask any innovator, and they’ll tell you, “Everywhere.” Chances to innovate are all around us, but we often miss them if we’re not in the right frame of mind for innovation. Here are eight TED talks that can help put you and your staff on the right track. Steven …

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Don’t Put Your Company at Risk: I-9 Form for Employment Eligibility Verification

It can be challenging to remain compliant in today’s business environment with regulations and political climates changing frequently and often unpredictably. In this article, we will discuss the changes brought by the revised I-9 that was released in November of 2016 and is required to be used as of January 22, 2017. The changes in …

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Preparing Your Company for Arizona’s Employment Changes on July 1

Starting July 1, 2017, most employers in Arizona will be expected to follow the state’s new rules regarding paid sick leave. Certain “small business” organizations are exempt if they have gross annual revenues under $500,000 and do no business in interstate commerce. For all other employers, paid sick leave must accrue for employees as follows: …

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Hiring in Phoenix Is Hotter Than Ever! What This Means for You

Throughout 2016, Arizona has posted higher-than-average job growth compared with the rest of the nation – and among Arizona cities, Phoenix is leading the pack. Here are the hottest hiring sectors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area today: In June 2016, Forbes magazine picked Phoenix as the “City Winning the Battle for Information Jobs” outside Silicon Valley. …

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Multigenerational Workforce Management: 4 Tips to Follow

The multigenerational nature of today’s workforce has become the focus of countless articles and even books on management.  With three generations of workers already present in the workforce and a fourth generation set to start graduating from high school in the next two years, managing presents challenges it has not presented in past decades. Here …

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Perennial Hiring Headache? Strategies to Help You Relieve It

Is hiring a struggle, year after year? Does the mere thought of filling an opening bring on a headache?  Long-term hiring challenges can mean your hiring strategy is failing to meet your needs. Here are some top tips to find the sources of your hiring headaches and eliminate them. Start with the candidate you’re looking …

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Grow Your Company Culture With These Eight Ideas

Summer is a great time to cultivate company culture in a way that incorporates a sense of summer fun into your team’s consistent productivity.  Here are eight “top tips” on making your company culture thrive: Make praise viral. Build your culture and employment brands together by showing off your best people and their work in …

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How to Use Technology to Create a Better Candidate Experience

During the recession, candidates struggled to find the right employer. Today, with the economy in full swing, employers are struggling to find the right candidates. Technological innovations can make it easier than ever to find, recruit, and retain the right candidates – if used wisely. Here are three of the best ways to use technology …

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