Why Use a PEO Instead of an HR Person

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Why Use a PEO Instead of an HR Person

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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EEO-1 Reporting Instructions: A Brief Guide

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EEO-1 Reporting Instructions: A Brief Guide

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 ...

» Human Resources » HR Compliance
Remote Work is Here To Stay: 5 Ways Employers Can Make It a Win

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Remote Work is Here To Stay: 5 Ways Employers Can Make It a Win

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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Handle with Care: Layoffs and Terminations

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Handle with Care: Layoffs and Terminations

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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Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Your Remote Workforce

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Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Your Remote Workforce

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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Governor Laura Kelly Signs New Kansas Vaccine Exemption Law

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Governor Laura Kelly Signs New Kansas Vaccine Exemption Law

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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Katie Herrera, SPHR

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Katie Herrera, SPHR

Katie Herrera, SPHR is a Human Resources Consultant at Axcet HR Solutions, where she partners with small to mid-sized businesses to simplify HR, strengthen compliance, and support positive employee experiences. With a strong foundation in both strategic and day-to-day HR operations, Katie brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to helping organizations navigate the complexities of managing their workforce.

Katie earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources from Grand View University and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification through HRCI—demonstrating her advanced knowledge and commitment to the HR profession. Before joining Axcet, Katie served as an HR Partner at Netsmart and a Human Resources Generalist at Charlotte's Web, where she gained experience supporting diverse teams, advising leadership, and addressing a wide range of employee relations and compliance challenges. Her background enables her to understand the real-world pressures business owners and HR leaders face—and provide guidance that is both strategic and actionable.

Katie is especially passionate about building strong relationships, solving problems collaboratively, and helping businesses create workplaces where employees can thrive. Through her writing, she shares practical insights, best practices, and timely updates to help employers stay informed and confident in their HR decisions.

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