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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and businesses reopen under restrictions which vary by city, county, and state, Affinity HR Group continues to monitor several topics and issues to help our [...]

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One of the best aspects of my job is that I am asked to speak before audiences of diverse sizes and industries on topics relating to people management. For many years, and to this day, I am asked [...]

Last month we talked about the tight labor market and some of the difficulties it will present for employers during 2019 and beyond. This month’s focus is the unique compensation challenges that [...]

Recruiting new employees and retaining current employees was a difficult task for many employers during 2018. And 2019 will continue to present many of the same challenges. The decade since the [...]

The composition of the American workforce has been changing and will continue to evolve. Whereas regular employment used to be almost the only classification of worker, now more and more in the [...]

In 2018, the federal government had fewer than average laws passed that impact labor and employment law. This was due to focus on other areas as well as political gridlock. There were a few [...]

The headline of a recent Fox Business article on October 16, 2018 declared, “Job openings hit record 7 million, plenty for the 6 million unemployed.” This is both true and a little misleading. [...]

Now that fall is here, we all know what is next: the holidays. And while the holidays are supposed to be a time of fun and good cheer, they can also bring stress and anxiety. As an employer, [...]

Human Resources professionals often advise companies about the importance of an employee handbook. But why are they so important? Employee handbooks serve as a valuable communication resource for [...]