What Employers Need to Know About "No Tax on Overtime"

Employees can now deduct qualified overtime from federal income taxes — but only if it meets strict federal standards.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 10, 2025What Employers Need to Know About No Tax on Overtime, 2025Comment

The New “No Tax on Tips” Rule: What Employers Must Know Before Making Changes

A new tax deduction for tipped workers kicks in for 2025 — but the rules are stricter than they seem.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 10, 2025What Employers Need to Know About the "No Tax on Tips" Deduction, 2025, Big Beautiful BillComment

How Companies Can Prepare for a Potential Reduction in Force (RIF)

When a reduction in force is on the horizon, careful preparation - not urgency - is what protects your people and your business.

Compliance, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 3, 2025How Companies Can Prepare for a Potential Reduction in Force (RIF), 2025, Layoff, RIF, HRComment

Turning HR from a Cost Center to a Profit Center

Smart businesses are realizing that HR, when aligned with strategic goals, can be a powerful profit driver.

StrategyJacquelyn GernaeyJune 19, 2025Turning HR from a Cost Center to a Profit Center, 2025Comment

Hiring in 2025: How Smart Companies Are Winning Top Talent

Hiring top talent in 2025 is about moving fast, telling the right story, and creating an experience that today’s candidates actually want to say yes to.

HiringJacquelyn GernaeyJune 5, 20252025, hiring best practices, Hiring in 2025: How Smart Companies Are Winning Top TalentComment

What to Do If ICE Shows Up at Your Business

If ICE shows up at your business, how you respond in the first few minutes can make all the difference.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyMay 22, 2025What to Do If ICE Shows Up at Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers, 2025, legal considerationsComment

Independent Contractor Rule No Longer Being Enforced by DOL

Federal regulators have paused enforcement of the rule used to determine whether a worker is classified as an employee or independent contractor.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyMay 10, 2025Independent Contractor Rule No Longer Being Enforced by DOL, 2025, legal considerations, FLSA, independent contractorsComment

Mastering the Hybrid Workplace: Best Practices for 2025

Companies that want to attract and retain top talent must build hybrid models that are intentional, inclusive, and built to last.

Culture, Strategy, Remote WorkJacquelyn GernaeyMay 8, 2025Mastering the Hybrid Workplace: Best Practices for 2025Comment

Unlocking the Power of Shared HR Services for Small Businesses

Shared HR services give small businesses a cost-effective, professional, and scalable way to handle HR—without the overhead of building it all in-house.

StrategyJacquelyn GernaeyApril 24, 2025Unlocking the Power of Shared HR Services for Small Businesses, 2025, benefits of fractional HRComment

“Job Catfishing” is Real: Why Clear Hiring Communication Is Your Secret Weapon

A recent survey by Monster found that 79% of U.S. workers say their job didn’t match the description they were given during the hiring process.

HiringJacquelyn GernaeyApril 10, 2025“Job Catfishing” is Real: Why Clear Hiring Communication Is Your Secret Weapon, 2025Comment