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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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Jennifer Barnes, SPHR is a seasoned HR business professional and program manager with a strong track record in employee relations, HR strategy, and compliance. Currently serving as a Human Resources Consultant at Axcet HR Solutions, Jennifer brings over a decade of experience leading HR initiatives that support organizational growth and operational excellence.
Prior to joining Axcet, she held strategic roles at companies like Chewy and Amazon, where she specialized in employee investigations, coaching for leadership teams, and KPI-driven program management. Her cross-industry HR expertise is further bolstered by a portfolio of respected credentials, including the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a Certificate in Data Analytics from HRCI. Jennifer is also a Belbin Team Roles Certified Practitioner, reflecting her passion for leadership development and effective team dynamics.
Beyond her corporate achievements, Jennifer has dedicated years to animal welfare causes, volunteering and fostering through the Lawrence Humane Society and previously with the Cayo Animal Welfare Society. With a commitment to strategic HR planning, data-driven decision-making, and compassionate service, Jennifer continues to make a meaningful impact in both her professional and community roles.
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