When a non-profit organization looking to create a solid HR infrastructure approached Smart HR, we jumped right in to help. With no current systems in
What the Abandonment of the FLSA Overtime Rule Means for Small Businesses
In recent HR news, President Trump’s U.S. Labor Department (DOL) has dropped its defense of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime rule. So,
Moving Away from a PEO: A Case Study of Services Unbundling
Recently, a non-profit client located in Virginia came to Smart HR with what seemed to be a simple request: Help them move away from a PEO
Great Teams Go Further Than Their Leaders. Here’s Why.
It might sound obvious, but great leaders – and perhaps even more importantly, great leadership teams – must put organizational goals above personal
The Turnover Conundrum: Is a Low Rate Actually Better?
The assumption has almost always been that the lower your turnover rate, the better. But is it? On the surface, it would make sense. If your employees
It’s Official: Flexibility is More Important than Salary or PTO
All those discussions about flexible work for your employees are about to pay off. New research now shows that, overall, the workforce views workplace
Walking the Compensation Plan Tightrope
With the holidays on our heels and a new year just around the corner, many organizations are taking the time to revisit their compensation strategy.
Deloitte Reframes its Performance Management System
It’s no secret that the age-old practice of yearly performance reviews is on its way out. From astounding statistics correlating the traditional
Workplace Flexibility: A Win-Win for Both Employers and Employees
Several times each year, the Smart HR team gathers to discuss our experiences and HR trends that have an impact on our clients. We discuss what HR
