Did you know that 75 % of U.S. workers say they have experienced at least one mental health challenge? May is Mental Health Awareness month, and HR teams play a critical role not only in recognizing its importance, but in building programs and policies to positively impact mental well-being.
As work arrangements continue to be scrutinized across the US, companies who continue to offer remote work or who operate across multiple states must remain aware of certain laws that impact their distributed workforces. Some of the more challenging laws to understand are those related to state unemployment insurance (SUI), and more specifically, the locations in which employers may bear the burden for this insurance. Employers are often frustrated to find minimal support from the states on their liability. Even more surprising, the guidance can often vary from state-to-state, and sometimes even depend on the agent you speak with at the agency. To add to the confusion, many states do not publish laws on their websites and oftentimes, work arrangements can be complex, transitory, or temporary in nature. It’s no wonder that employers get confused, especially when the states themselves offer little clarity.
Today’s workforce is no stranger to ambiguity. We’ve survived a global pandemic, during which many organizations were forced to go remote overnight. We’ve navigated economic downturns in the early and late 2000s. We’ve gone through it before, and we’ll go through it again.
For many, especially those in the federal workforce and those employed by government contractors, ambiguity has resurfaced as a prominent theme this year. Whether it’s uncertainty about job security, uncertainty around an existing contract, or even uncertainty about reporting back to the office, it’s a time of high anxiety for many.
The word “audit” will send a shiver down any HR professional’s spine, and a payroll audit is no exception. It might be hard to believe, but in many cases, payroll audits are actually requested and executed internally – not by an outside agency – to ensure that a company’s payroll practices are compliant and functioning properly. Business.com spoke with Flex HR’s own Nancy Sanchez, Vice President of payroll at Flex HR, on why payroll audits are beneficial and for her advice on how to properly conduct one.
Authority Magazine conducted an interview series during which they spoke to HR professionals, business leaders, and others with authority on HR, asking them to share how companies benefit from having HR in the boardroom driving company decisions. Flex HR’s own Mary Ann Haskins was invited to be part of this series. As an HR Consultant with Flex HR, Mary Ann uses her extensive HR experience to coach and advise her clients. Her very broad knowledge base contributes to her success as a Flex HR Consultant, which includes implementing HR policies, payroll procedures, compliance audits, employee & management training, benefits, payroll, leave administration, compensation analysis, recruiting & talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement. Continue reading for Mary Ann’s insights from her interview.
Let’s face it: Middle management gets a bad rap. Whether portrayed in The Office or Office Space, middle managers are made to seem aloof, annoying, and unnecessary. While these portrayals are extreme, middle management is often overlooked, and Flex HR is here to challenge that perception.
In today’s workforce, middle management should be celebrated as a valuable asset to an organization. They are the management level closest to the employees, having an “ear to the ground” more than most leadership positions. Their insight and their influence should not be taken for granted.
Alpharetta, GA – March 19, 2025 – The Greater North Fulton Chamber’s BOLD Committee is proud to announce the recognition of five exceptional companies for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of women and their respective industries. The honored companies are Alcon, Ameline Shoppe, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International, Flex HR, and Don’t Touch My Hair by Hollywood.
BOLD Companies are organizations that value female leadership and development within their own business, impact women in the community through service, and/or are woman-founded or led companies breaking glass ceilings and disrupting industry standards. Each year, we designate five companies as being BOLD, celebrated alongside our annual BOLD Awards.
The traditional workforce is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology and shifting employee expectations. Flex HR, founded in 2001 and based in Atlanta and Chicago, is a one-stop human resource outsourcing firm catering to small and mid-sized companies and organizations throughout the U.S. Flex HR offers tailored HR services that prioritize employee well-being and development and are committed to reshaping the modern workforce and setting new standards for workplace practices.
As part of their HR Strategy Series, Authority Magazine talks to experts in Human Resources. This series gives business leaders new ways to improve their hiring and retention strategies. These insights can also benefit employees who want to advance their careers, learning what hiring managers are searching for and how they operate. Oksana Day, HR Consultant with Flex HR, was excited to be interviewed for her HR expertise.
Flex HR is proud to announce its recognition as an official Recertification Provider with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, as well as the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI®), the premier credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession.
As part of this partnership, Flex HR now offers programs and webinars that qualify for recertification credits for SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP®) and SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP®) certification holders, along with HRCI certification holders.
