GNFCC BOLD Committee Honors Outstanding Companies at Phase Events in Alpharetta

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.

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How Flex HR is Transforming the Modern Workforce

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.

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5 Ways To Attract & Retain Top Talent

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.

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Flex HR Is Recognized by SHRM and HRCI® to Offer PDCs for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® Recertification

Flex HR announces its approval to be a SHRM and HRCI Recertification Provider.

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.

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Let’s Celebrate!: It’s Employee Appreciation Day

In an era where gratitude is paramount, employers have the opportunity to demonstrate their gratitude to their employees on the first Friday of March each year. That’s right, it’s time to celebrate Employee Appreciation Day! There are countless opportunities to incorporate gratitude and appreciation for your workforce into daily life, but recognizing your teams on this particular day, perhaps with something even more meaningful than a “thank you”, will make a difference. So, here’s your call to action CEOs, leaders, and managers: remember to take time to show your workforce how much you genuinely value them – especially on Employee Appreciation Day.

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The Rise of ICE Raids: How to Prepare Your Organization

As employers navigate the new policies of the Trump presidency, many are preparing for the unexpected. With immigration enforcement notably a top priority for the administration, these preparations include the possibility of ICE Raids. ICE, or Immigration & Customs Enforcement conducts these raids when they suspect a business is employing undocumented employees. Flex HR understands the anxiety this possibility can cause. As Flex HR CHRO, Mary Schroeder explains, “The possibility of an ICE raid can be stressful and cause anxiety for employers.  This is why it is important to be prepared with a plan in place and understanding your rights as an employer.  Having a plan will help the employees that are in contact with the ICE agents stay calm and not panic.”  In order to help employers prepare, Flex HR has compiled a list of best practices for managing through an ICE raid.

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Boomers in the Workplace: Addressing the Age Gap While Retaining Valuable Talent

The realization is settling in that there are not enough members of the Gen X, Y and Z generations to replace the coming swell of baby boomers getting ready to leave the workplace and retire.

However, many baby boomers are deciding to work longer, or even choosing to return to work. Thus, employers are coming to recognize that they need to appreciate, engage and communication properly with this key workforce demographic.

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Supporting Your Employees When Tragedy Strikes

While we are only a few short weeks into 2025, there have already been notable tragic events in the US that have many employers asking “how do I handle this?”.  Whether it was the tragedy in New Orleans or the fires in Los Angeles, addressing emotions when tragedy strikes is both difficult and necessary. Flex HR helps you navigate these challenging conversations in a professional and supportive way.

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What’s new in HR?: Anticipating Trends in 2025

The world of HR evolves quickly. Flex HR is monitoring trends that we expect to see in 2025 so you can stay on top of these HR alterations that may continue, change or emerge. Check out our list below to help you prepare for what’s ahead in the New Year!

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Navigating Compliance and Safety State Requirements for Harassment Prevention

Serious issues regarding workplace harassment and violence negatively impact employees, workplace culture, and a company’s bottom line. Several states have mandated workplace training and implemented additional requirements to prevent harassment and foster safe work environments in recent years. In fact, seven states – California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York and Washington – have laws requiring employers to provide anti-harassment or sexual harassment prevention training to employees.

Gretchen Groh, Director of Compliance and Implementation at Flex HR, talked to Soup.io about laws companies need to be mindful of to stay compliant in their state of business.

“With additional state and local laws addressing harassment prevention training, companies need to ensure they follow all requirements based on locations of their operations and where employees live,” said Groh, “Determining applicable laws and managing multi-state compliance can be challenging, but non-compliance poses significant risks.”

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