by Josh Dretzka | Sep 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
An employee handbook is so much more than a compliance document. Done well, it’s a living guide that supports culture, clarity, and connection across an organization. Unfortunately, many businesses treat handbooks as “set it and forget it.” The result?...
by Josh Dretzka | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Employee benefits are one of the largest investments a company makes in its people—but here’s the catch: if employees don’t understand their benefits, they often don’t see the value. Too often, HR teams hand out dense packets or drop links to carrier websites, hoping...
by Josh Dretzka | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Think about all the moving parts that make up HR: hiring practices, employee handbooks, wage and hour rules, leave policies, benefits, safety training, recordkeeping…the list goes on. Each of these areas has its own set of federal and state regulations, and keeping...
by Josh Dretzka | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
U.S. employers are required by law to verify the identity and employment authorization of every person they hire. But here’s the reality: most companies have mistakes hiding in their I-9 files, and those errors can turn into thousands of dollars in...
by Shari Karasek | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The workplace is changing—and so are the people in it. Right now, about 75% of employees are caregivers. They’re not just doing their jobs; they’re also taking care of kids, aging parents, or other loved ones with health needs. For today’s business leaders, that’s not...
by Cole Dretzka | Jul 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Layoffs are one of the most difficult decisions an employer can face, and how they are handled can have lasting impacts on both the affected employees and the organization’s reputation. Transparency and empathy should be at the core of the layoff process. Communicate...
