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Practical guides on PEO, payroll, benefits, and HR compliance from LBMC Employment Partners. Expert insights to help growing businesses manage their people.
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How Your Benefits Package Affects Employee Retention
Discover how a strong benefits package can enhance employee retention and reduce turnover costs for small businesses. Learn why competitive benefits matter.
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Human Resources SolutionsEmployee Benefits for Small Business: What You Can Realistically Offer
Discover how small businesses can offer competitive employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, …
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Human Resources SolutionsCombat Rising Healthcare Costs: What Employers Should Know Before Open Enrollment
With open enrollment approaching, look beyond renewal rates to assess next year’s benefits costs, employee usage, and …
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Human Resources SolutionsPlatform Over Patchwork: The Case for a Single-Source HR Software Infrastructure
UKG Ready is designed for small and midsize organizations that want to bring HR, payroll, benefits, talent, time, and …
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Human Resources SolutionsGen Z Has Arrived. Is Your Workplace Ready?
Learn how Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the workplace and discover HR strategies to help small businesses lead across …
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Client SpotlightsJobs for TN Graduates | Client Spotlight
JAG Tennessee partners with LBMC Employment Partners to manage payroll, benefits, and HR while helping students prepare for …
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Human Resources SolutionsThe 2027 Budget Preview: What Small Businesses Need to Know About Benefit Costs
Healthcare costs are projected to rise significantly. Discover best practices and PEO strategies to manage your 2027 …
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Human Resources SolutionsChoosing an Employee Benefits Broker: What Matters Most in 2026
Learn how to choose the right employee benefits broker in 2026 and discover what great benefits consulting should look like …
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Human Resources SolutionsHiring Smarter: Finding Great Talent Starts Before You Post the Job
Struggling to recruit top talent? Discover how LBMC EP’s recruiting support and technology can improve your hiring processes.
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Human Resources SolutionsHR Challenges for Growing Nonprofits
Managing payroll, compliance, and grants internally leaves nonprofits vulnerable to burnout. Discover how an LBMC EP …
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Where Should You Go For Care?
Where Should You Go For Care?
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Human Resources SolutionsHow HR Outsourcing Is Improving Business Workflow in 2026
Fragmented HR admin slows down your company's growth. Discover 5 ways outsourcing payroll, compliance, and benefits with a …
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Client SpotlightsBlind Early Services TN | Client Spotlight
See how Blind Early Services partnered with LBMC Employment Partners to streamline HR, payroll, benefits, and onboarding …
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Human Resources SolutionsThe ROI of Listening: Are Employee Engagement Surveys Still Worth the Effort?
Stop guessing how your team feels. Learn why employee engagement surveys are a strategic business tool and how to turn …
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Human Resources SolutionsExpanding Your Business? Don’t Overlook These HR Essentials
Planning a business expansion across state lines? Learn how to manage multi-state payroll, workers’ comp, and handbooks with …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhy “Manager Discretion” on Workplace Policies is a Compliance Landmine
Inconsistent policies are a legal risk. Learn how to manage remote work, discipline, and handbooks to protect your business …
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Client SpotlightsScarlett Hotel Group | Client Spotlight
See how Scarlett Hotel Group partnered with LBMC Employment Partners to support HR, payroll, benefits, and culture while …
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Human Resources SolutionsOur Perspective on the Top Factors Influencing HR in 2026
Companies are navigating a new set of expectations. Employees want flexibility, clarity, and growth while employers are …
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Human Resources SolutionsEmployee or Contractor? How to Mitigate Misclassification Risk in Today’s Hybrid Workforce
Misclassification mistakes often happen because a company is moving fast, trying to be flexible, or simply trying to be …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow to Manage Payroll for Remote Workers
If you’re managing payroll for a remote workforce, here’s what you need to know in 2026 and where companies often run into …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhen to Upgrade Your Payroll and HR Services: A Guide for Growing Teams
When should you consider outsourcing your payroll or HR services? Here are 5 signs that it may be time.
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Human Resources SolutionsHow to Prevent Employee Burnout Before It Becomes Turnover
The techniques employers should consider to prevent burnout and enhance employee support systems.
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Human Resources Solutions4 Reasons Your Job Descriptions Matter More Than You Think
Learn why job descriptions matter more than ever and how to keep them working for you, not against you.
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Human Resources SolutionsThe Real Reasons Employees Don’t Use Their Benefits
In our experience, the issue isn’t the plan design. It’s the delivery of information. When benefits feel complicated, people …
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Human Resources SolutionsAI in Recruiting: Balancing Innovation, Compliance, and Fair Hiring Practices
Learn how companies are starting to use AI in recruitment to speed up processes like resume reviewing, appointment …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhat a Healthy Workplace Culture Looks Like in 2026 (and How to Build One)
Learn 5 characteristics that define a positive workplace culture, along with practical ways leaders can promote and sustain …
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Client SpotlightsCaymas Boats | Client Spotlight
Discover how Caymas Boats streamlines HR, payroll, and benefits with LBMC Employment Partners’ PEO services and expert …
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Client SpotlightsNashville Trail, Inc. | Spotlight
Discover how Big Time Boots streamlined HR, payroll, and benefits with LBMC Employment Partners’ PEO services and expert …
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Human Resources SolutionsEmployee Leave in 2026: What Employers Need to Know (and How to Stay Compliant)
Employee leave is not getting simpler. It is getting more regulated, more localized, and more important to your people. We …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhat Companies Should Know About Outsourcing Payroll in 2026
More organizations are rethinking how they manage payroll and who they trust to handle it. Outsourcing payroll is about risk …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhat Benefits Do Employees Actually Want in 2026? (and How a PEO Helps)
In 2026, employees are looking for more than benefits—they want a workplace culture that supports their wellbeing, …
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Human Resources SolutionsThe Compliance Blind Spots That Could Cost You in 2026 (and How to Avoid Them)
Payroll rules change. Benefits costs rise. We’re highlighting some of the recent changes so they can become opportunities …
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Human Resources SolutionsThe Costs of Managing HR Across Multiple States Without a PEO
We will highlight some of the hidden financial and operational HR costs of managing a multi-state workforce, and help you …
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Human Resources Solutions10 Reasons to Conduct an HR Audit in 2026
We’ve guided 100s of businesses through HR audits. A thorough review of your HR practices can protect your business, …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow a PEO Can Set Your Business Up for Success in 2026
As a result of the changing landscape, more businesses are turning to Professional Employer Organizations to manage the …
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Human Resources Solutions5 HR Trends for 2026—and How a PEO Helps You Stay Ahead of Them
Learn the top HR trends for 2026 and see how small and mid-size businesses can prepare with stronger HR systems and guidance.
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Human Resources SolutionsNavigating the Changing Landscape of Employee Benefits: Top Trends for 2026
The world of employee benefits has never been so complicated or important. Here are some challenges and trends that are …
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Human Resources SolutionsInternal Promotion vs. External Hiring: What’s Right for Your Team in 2026?
Should we promote or hire outside? Get the pros and cons for both internal promotion and external hiring to optimize your …
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Human Resources SolutionsBenefits Without Borders: How a PEO Simplifies Multi-State Employee Benefits
Hire remote talent without headaches. See how a PEO provides nationwide access to competitive, cost-effective benefits for …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow to Improve Employee Retention in the New Year—Starting Now
Boost employee retention and cut costs before the New Year. Learn five essential HR strategies, from feedback loops to …
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Client SpotlightsNashville Entrepreneur Center | Spotlight
Find out how LBMC Employment Partners’ PEO services have helped the Nashville Entrepreneur Center focus on fueling …
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Human Resources SolutionsHigh-Impact Holiday Appreciation: What Employees Really Want and How to Celebrate with Your Team
Need holiday office party ideas? Get creative ideas for employee gifts, bonuses, and inclusive, low-stress holiday …
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Client SpotlightsClient Spotlight: The Refuge Center for Counseling
LBMC EP helped The Refuge Center develop its first comprehensive employee handbook and strengthen their compliance …
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Human Resources SolutionsPEO vs. HRO: How to Choose the Right HR Solution for Your Business
The core distinction between a PEO and an HRO lies in the relationship model, scope of services, and shared liability.
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Human Resources SolutionsBusting 5 Common PEO Myths
We’ve heard nearly every myth out there, so we’re addressing some of the common misconceptions we hear about PEOs.
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Human Resources SolutionsIs Your Benefits Package Still Competitive for 2026?
As you plan for 2026 open enrollment, one big question should be at the top of your list: are your employee benefits still …
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Human Resources SolutionsTax Season Prep: The HR and Payroll Year-End Reporting Checklist
Close the books with confidence and start the new year on solid footing. This is our checklist of key year-end …
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Client SpotlightsClient Spotlight: Green Apple Strategy
Find out how LBMC EP's PEO services have helped Green Apple Strategy, a marketing firm with remote employees, navigate HR …
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Human Resources SolutionsBig Benefits for Small Businesses: How a PEO Levels the Playing Field
A PEO gives small businesses access to big-company benefits. Learn how to attract and retain top talent with a strategic HR …
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Human Resources SolutionsThe Benefits of Strategic HR Planning Before Year-End
Avoid the year-end rush with strategic HR planning. Learn how a PEO can help your business with benefits, compliance, and …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhy CFOs Are Rethinking HR Spend and Choosing PEOs
CFOs are rethinking HR spend. Discover how a PEO partnership can reduce costs, mitigate risks, and improve profitability for …
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Human Resources SolutionsRecruiting Top Talent: Why Your HR Strategy Matters
Discover how a modern HR strategy with PEO support can help your business attract and retain top talent in today’s …
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Human Resources Solutions2026 Open Enrollment Guide and Best Practices to Prep Now
Discover 2026 open enrollment tips, new ACA rules, and HSA limits to keep your benefits strategy compliant and effective …
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Human Resources SolutionsStronger Benefits, Smoother Transitions: Why Companies Switch PEOs Before Open Enrollment
Considering a new PEO? Learn why Q3 is the best time to switch for better benefits and a seamless open enrollment period.
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Human Resources SolutionsBetter Benefits and Happier Teams: What PEO Clients Get That Others Don’t
Discover how LBMC EP’s PEO gives TN businesses access to competitive benefits, expert HR support, and happier, more loyal …
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Human Resources SolutionsIs Your Employee Handbook Outdated? Key Updates for Modern Workplaces
Outdated handbooks can expose your business to compliance risks and culture misalignment. Here's what today’s workforce …
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Client SpotlightsClient Spotlight: Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle TN
Discover how LBMC EP helps the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee thrive by streamlining HR, payroll, and …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhy DIY HR Fails and When to Bring In the Experts
DIY HR can lead to costly mistakes. Discover five common pitfalls growing businesses face, and how HR experts can help you …
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Human Resources SolutionsIs It Time to Upgrade from Payroll-Only to a Full-Service PEO?
If your business is still relying on payroll-only support, it may be time to ask: Are we getting the HR partnership we need …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow a PEO Can Help Multi-State Companies Simplify HR
Multi-state operations bring HR challenges. Discover how a PEO partnership simplifies payroll, benefits, and HR …
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Human Resources Solutions6 Best Practices for Effective Internal Communication in the Modern Workplace
Discover 6 internal communication best practices that boost productivity, trust, and team alignment—especially in remote and …
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Human Resources Solutions5 Advantages of Using an All-In-One HR Provider
Simplify HR operations, cut costs, and stay compliant by switching to an all-in-one HR and benefits provider like LBMC …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhat Is a PEO? A Smart HR Strategy for Growing Businesses
LBMC Employment Partners explains how Tennessee businesses use PEOs to streamline HR, simplify payroll, and stay compliant …
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Human Resources SolutionsRethinking Expense Reimbursements in 2026: What Employers Need to Know
Avoid IRS penalties and payroll mistakes. Learn 2026 best practices for compliant employee expense reimbursements from LBMC …
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ChecklistsYour Mid-Year HR Compliance Check: Essentials for Growing Teams
Mid-year is the perfect time for a compliance check. Use this HR checklist to plan ahead, close gaps, and prepare your …
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Human Resources SolutionsInclement Weather Policies for Businesses
Don't wait for an emergency to answer inclement weather policy questions. Know the best practices for business inclement …
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Client SpotlightsClient Spotlight: Decode Health
Learn how LBMC Employment Partners has allowed Decode Health to grow with confidence and simplify HR over the last 10 years …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow to Reward Employees for Great Work
LBMC Employment Partners outlines specific ways you can reward employees for great work with formal and informal rewards …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow to Sell Your Benefits Package to Employees
How do you best communicate employee benefits without it seeming like a chore to complete? Here are some thoughts to …
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Human Resources Solutions4 Ways to Develop Employees and Future Leaders for Success
LBMC Employment Partners highlights how to develop employees for personal and professional future success.
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Human Resources SolutionsThe Importance of Maintaining and Writing Job Descriptions
Here are five key reasons companies should establish a good practice of writing and maintaining up-to-date and relevant job …
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Human Resources SolutionsThe Importance of Creating an Employee Handbook
This article discusses the importance of an employee handbook, stategies and policies to include in the creation process, as …
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Guides and WhitepapersMastering Employee Background Checks: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Mastering employee background checks ensuring transparency, legality, & ethicality in the hiring process to build a …
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Human Resources SolutionsLeverage the Power of HR, Talent, Payroll, & Time in a Single Solution
UKG Ready is a human capital management (HCM) program that allows employees and HR professionals to access all of their …
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Human Resources SolutionsEmpowering Teams with Effective Internal Communication
LBMC Employment Partners highlights best practices for effective internal communication.
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ChecklistsWhy You Should Conduct an HR Audit
LBMC Employment Partners identifies specific reasons to conduct an HR audit by identifying benefits such as compliance, …
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Human Resources SolutionsDelegating Responsibility Benefits Organizations
LBMC Employment Partners highlight the benefits of delegating responsibility and provide actionable tips to create a culture …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow to Prevent Workplace Discrimination
LBMC Employment Partners highlights workplace discrimination laws for businesses and outlines what leaders can do to prevent …
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Human Resources SolutionsBest Practices for Managing Employee Performance Issues
While there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for low employee performance, here are some tips for dealing with staff whose …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow a PEO Eases the Burden of Unemployment Tax Reporting
If you've been considering enlisting the services of a PEO, here are some things to consider with unemployment and working …
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Human Resources SolutionsHow to Successfully Address Conflict in the Workplace
LBMC Employment Partners highlights a few keys to dealing with basic, everyday workplace conflicts, as well as tips for when …
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Human Resources SolutionsOutsourcing Payroll Services: Picking a Payroll Service Provider
This article highlights important factors to consider for payroll outsourcing services and payroll processing outsourcing. …
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Human Resources SolutionsDependent Care Reimbursement Plans: What You Need to Know
LBMC Employment Partners explains what employers and employees need to know about the criteria and benefits of a Dependent …
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Human Resources SolutionsEncouraging Employees to Take Paid Time Off (PTO)
How can employers best encourage team members to take accumulated PTO? Here are a few best practices to consider.
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Human Resources SolutionsWhy Outsourcing Payroll Is Smart: Efficiency, Accuracy & Cost Savings for Employers
LBMC Employment Partners highlights five benefits of hiring a payroll management company in Tennessee for your payroll and …
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Human Resources SolutionsFive Ways to Raise the Bar with Employee Training
LBMC Employment Partners provides five ways to raise the bar with employee training.
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Human Resources Solutions6 Virtual Team Building Activities
LBMC Employment Partners highlights six fun ways to keep employees socially engaged during the pandemic. Read on.
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Human Resources SolutionsThe Importance of Professional Development
LBMC Employment Partners offers five reasons why employers should invest in ongoing professional development for employees.
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Guides and WhitepapersA Quick Guide to Employee Bonuses
LBMC Employment Partners offers a quick guide to employee bonuses with two types and four times bonuses might be offered. …
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ChecklistsChecklist for HR to Prepare for Year-End Reporting
With the end of the year approaching, preparing your accounting information ahead of schedule is always ideal. With this …
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Human Resources SolutionsMedicare 101: Understanding the Basics
Understanding Medicare can offer many benefits to individuals. Learn what Medicare has to offer, who it's for, and when to …
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Human Resources SolutionsPEO Added Value: Employment Practices Liability Insurance
LBMC Employment Partners explains the importance of Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) and how PEO clients can …
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Human Resources SolutionsPros and Cons of Internal Promotion vs. External Hiring
Learn how Employment Partners along with the LBMC Family of Companies can help your company launch a job search or make an …
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Human Resources Solutions10 Low Cost Job Perks That Can Help Increase Employee Satisfaction
Are you looking for low cost job perks to bring a little fun into the workplace and increase employee satisfaction? Click …
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Human Resources SolutionsWhat Employees Are Actually Looking for in Annual Reviews
Annual reviews shouldn’t be uncomfortable; they should be an opportunity to spur an employee’s improvement and inspire …
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Human Resources SolutionsFSA, HRA, HSA Benefit Plans Explained
Here's a look at three health benefits plans that help subsidize out-of-pocket costs by providing tax relief and funds for …
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Human Resources SolutionsWellness and Health Insurance Coverage: A Perfect Match
LBMC Employment Partners highlights several statistics on the importance of wellness and health insurance coverage and …
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Human Resources SolutionsDistracted Driving and Employer Liability—What You Should Know
In many cases employers can be held liable for their employees’ distracted driving. Here is what you need to know to keep …
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Human Resources SolutionsTennessee’s 20-Factor Test for Independent Contractors
Tennessee is replacing its ABC test for employee classification with a 20-factor test. Here is what businesses need to know.
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Human Resources Solutions5 Common HR and Benefits Policy Mistakes Made by Startups
LBMC Employment Partners shares five common HR and benefits policy mistakes often made by startup companies and how a …
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Human Resources SolutionsFive Tips for Using Technology Professionally in the Workplace
LBMC Employment Partners highlights practical tips for using technology in the workplace for small businesses and large …
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Human Resources SolutionsThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as PPACA, healthcare reform, Obamacare, or the ACA, is a law …
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Human Resources Solutions5 Ways to Boost Morale and Improve Company Culture
LBMC Employment Partners offers five proven ideas for boosting morale in the workplace that entrepreneurs and business …
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Human Resources Solutions5 Ways to Execute an Effective Performance Review
For employers who want to offer a constructive and productive plan for growth, here are five ways to execute an effective …
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Human Resources SolutionsBenefits: Navigating Annual Renewals and Enrollments
Learn how LBMC Employment Partners' benefits brokerage services will partner with an employer to guide, educate, analyze, …
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