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May
28
2024

Before I founded MarathonHR in 2004, I was the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of another Georgia-based professional employment organization (PEO). Over the course of the past 25 years, I’ve seen a lot of changes in human resources administration. However,...

May
21
2024

In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule announcing a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. Noncompete agreements are typically signed at the beginning of a business relationship, such as when a new employee is hired. The...

May
14
2024

In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to curb illicit finance activities, such as money laundering, tax evasion and other illegal activities. The federal agency charged with enforcing the CTA is the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).  Who’s...

May
07
2024

Hiring employees with developmental disabilities may strengthen your competitive edge in finding talented workers. In addition to qualifying for tax credits, your business may benefit from the message of goodwill and inclusivity it conveys about your company’s culture.  Many candidates...

May
01
2024

If you mail a check that doesn’t reach the recipient, check washing – a form of check fraud – may be a possible reason it doesn’t get to its intended destination.  Even though more people are using electronic payment methods,...

Apr
22
2024

Managers often think that it’s faster and easier to perform a task themselves rather than taking the time to train someone else to do it. The adage, “If you want something done right, do it yourself” may often be true,...

Apr
15
2024

With a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) arrangement, a business shares employment-related responsibilities with the PEO. The business remains the “Job-Site Employer” and the PEO becomes the “Administrative Employer.” This co-employment relationship and shared responsibility allows the PEO to represent the...

Apr
09
2024

Is hiring employees with disabilities a smart move for your business? The U.S. Small Business Administration says that hiring disabled individuals can help businesses meet their talent needs and strengthen their competitive edge during times when it’s challenging to find...

Apr
02
2024

Retailers like Target, Best Buy and Foot Locker, along with major drugstore chains, have announced store closures due to problems with crime. They say that theft has become a significant problem for their bottom lines. However, retail shrinkage doesn’t just...

Mar
25
2024

Accidents in the workplace are unpredictable, but employers can do their best to plan for accurate reporting and recordkeeping. When it comes to workers’ compensation claims, time is of the essence. Prompt reporting of accidents and injuries reduces an employer’s...

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