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title: Axcet HR Solutions Blog │Human Resources Trends, News and Insights | Laura Dowling, SPHR (3)
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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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## [EEO-1 Reporting Instructions: A Brief Guide](https://blog.axcethr.com/eeo-1-reporting-instructions-a-brief-guide)
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## [Remote Work is Here To Stay: 5 Ways Employers Can Make It a Win](https://blog.axcethr.com/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](https://blog.axcethr.com/handle-with-care-layoffs-and-terminations)
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## [Governor Laura Kelly Signs New Kansas Vaccine Exemption Law](https://blog.axcethr.com/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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