Catherine “Ree” Reeves Harper admits she works in an area few have heard about—even herself initially—but it’s one that can make a crucial difference for employers, especially in a pandemic. She’s talking about PEOs—or professional employer organizations. As the vice president of human resources and general counsel of Lyons HR, Harper says a PEO, such […]
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Andrew Burke – Barton & Associates Inc.
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Locum tenens is not a legal term that trips lightly off the tongue. But the Latin phrase can mean a great deal to people in need of health or spiritual care—it refers to someone who temporarily fills a staffing need, especially as a physician or clergy. Barton & Associates Inc. does not supply the latter, […]
Kevin McCoy – C2 Essentials Inc.
Est. reading time: 5 mins
Doing business as a small to mid-sized company, it can be hard to come up with the extra cash to set up a full-service HR department to handle everything from payroll processing, to recruiting, to benefits administration and HR compliance training. That’s what Jackie Asencio realized over a cup of coffee at her kitchen table […]
James L. Banks Jr. – SHRM
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There was a time when a department of human resources was seen as the folks who tracked an employee’s sick leave, vacation days and whatever other benefits the company afforded—and not much else. Truth be told, there are many who still view HR through exactly that lens. If you’re one of those people, James L. […]
