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Are you pondering over 'Why use a PEO' instead of hiring a traditional HR person for your small to mid-sized business? You're not alone in this decision-making process. Many business owners are discovering the significant benefits of partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO). From cost savings to enhanced HR capabilities, we'll take a deep dive into why a PEO offers a more ...
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An Employment Information Report (EEO-1) is essentially a survey that gets filed with the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). Per the EEOC, the form “is a mandatory annual data collection that requires all private-sector employers with 100 or more employees, and federal contractors with 50 or more employees meeting certain criteria, to submit demographic workforce data, including ...
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A new survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirms what most businesses already know: At levels not imagined before March 2020, remote work is here to stay. The BLS says that, of the 34% of private employers that expanded telecommuting arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic, about 60% plan to keep those practices in place. The agency broke the data down further, reporting ...
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One aspect of running a business that is never easy is when you're faced with laying off or terminating an employee. Tactfulness certainly comes into play here, as does empathy, respect and honesty. Especially when you otherwise appreciate the employee but have to let them go in light of financial reasons or because of infrastructure changes. In those cases, terminating that employee can be a ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has normalized telecommuting, putting more physical space between co-workers than ever before. Given the differences in how remote colleagues interact and the increased opportunities for miscommunication when people aren’t working in the same space, building emotional intelligence – already important for team success – should be an even-higher priority. Maintaining and ...
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On November 23 Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed HB 2001 in response to the federal vaccine mandate currently caught up in the federal Courts. HB 2001 creates law related to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements, allows for medical and religious exemptions and impacts related eligibility for unemployment benefits. Additionally, the bill provides a complaint and investigation process with the ...
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Grace Collins is a Human Resources Consultant at Axcet HR Solutions, where she partners with small and mid-sized businesses to create supportive, inclusive workplaces that empower teams and drive organizational success. With a passion for helping leaders solve complex HR challenges, Grace brings a strategic and people-centered approach to every client engagement.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Her academic focus and deep interest in multi-generational and multicultural workforce dynamics continue to shape her work in organizational leadership and talent development.
Before joining Axcet, Grace gained hands-on HR experience as a Human Resources Supervisor and Management Trainee at Providence Medical Center and Prime Healthcare, respectively. Her broad background includes recruiting, employee relations, and compliance in fast-paced environments.
Outside the office, Grace is the founder and creative force behind GC Photography LLC, a wedding and portrait photography business she has run since 2017. This creative outlet complements her professional life by enhancing her ability to connect authentically with people from all walks of life. Grace finds daily inspiration in the connections she makes—with clients, colleagues, and mentors—and is committed to continuous learning and professional growth.