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2025 Compensation Strategy: Why Pay Increases Matter More Than Ever
In 2025, competitive pay and advancement opportunities are top retention drivers. Discover why pay increases matter more than ever - and how HR in a Box helps employers build compensation strategies that work.
Independent Contractor or Employee? What the New DOL Rule Means for Employers in 2025
The Department of Labor’s new rule on worker classification goes into effect March 11, 2025. Here’s what employers need to know about the updated factors, compliance risks, and why misclassification could cost your business big.
Lift Your Hiring Strategy into High Gear in 2025
Hiring in 2025 is tougher than ever. SHRM data shows it takes over 44 days to fill a role, while top candidates are gone in just 10. That gap is costing businesses growth, culture, and revenue. Here’s how you can close it—and build a recruiting engine that actually works.
5 Workplace Resolutions Every Leader Should Make
Workplace resolutions aren’t just for January — they’re for anytime leaders want better results. From showing employees their work matters to leveraging AI and boosting engagement, here are five changes worth making right now.
Embracing Change: What’s on the Horizon for Businesses
Noncompete bans, pay transparency laws, wage increases, and sick leave mandates are reshaping how businesses operate. For leaders, the question isn’t whether change is coming — it’s whether you’re ready. Here’s what to watch and how to navigate it strategically.
Navigating the Sea of Resistance
In just six years, employee support for organizational change plunged from 74% to 43%. That’s not change — that’s erosion. If you're a leader, the question isn’t if change is happening, but how you guide your team through it. With transparent communication, collaborative planning, training, and well-timed celebrations, you can transform fatigue into forward momentum.