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It’s that time of year when everyone gets to enjoy the beauty of the Autumn leaves, the carving of pumpkins, the sipping of hot tea and cider, and, of course, the massive undertaking that is open enrollment. This year, in particular, has some unique considerations and potential advantages, which employers may use to their benefit. … more »

We’ve seen “GINA” around the workplace since the late 2000s, but how well do employers know “The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)?” In 2004, The “Human Genome Project” published the completed human genome sequence. This discovery promised many new avenues for finding medications and treatments specific to the information that literally makes us one-of-a-kind. The … more »

New Focus HR’s Newest Position Obviously, finding the right person for the job is important, but is it really practical/possible in today’s highly competitive job market? Is having anybody better than having nobody? These are the questions New Focus HR faced throughout much of 2022. New Focus HR has grown dramatically over its 13-year lifespan … more »

I-9’s Beginnings Since November 6, 1986, the I-9 document review forms have been a part of every onboarding process. It’s not exactly the most exciting part of a newly hired employee’s first impression of the organization; but, it’s as American as registering to vote or waiting in line to get your driver’s permit – not … more »

Performance evaluations are a crucial part of the overall performance management process within any organization. If done correctly, employees will become more engaged and more trusting in their organizations, providing for a healthier culture and a more profitable organization. If done incorrectly, employees may become disengaged, and will likely begin to look for employment opportunities … more »

Given the ever-changing list of employment laws that employers of all different sizes must follow, many may be wondering, do I have to purchase new labor law posters each year? This answer depends and may be a “yes” for some years, and “no” for others. The answer ultimately depends on when the federal government, state … more »