Today’s employers are officially in a new era: AI is here to stay. It’s no longer a shiny new tool to admire from afar – AI is now commonplace in everyday business operations. Yet many organizations are behind the curve in creating guardrails for appropriate AI usage in a business context. Our team at Flex HR is providing guidance that ensures company policies keep pace with AI advancements.
As we approach the summer months, many organizations are preparing to welcome their next cohort of summer interns. Internships are a hugely valuable experience for an intern and organization alike, but successful programs require some planning and thoughtful execution. Flex HR is sharing insights from its Founder, Jim Cichanski and Consultant Anu Madan on how to strategically design an internship program that delivers.
May 20th is International HR Day – join Flex HR as we honor HR teams across the globe! As business leaders, you might be wondering how you can celebrate your HR teams. There are a variety of gifts, recognition, and bonuses you can offer, but perhaps the most important thing you can do? Ensure your HR leaders are empowered, respected, and appreciated.
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 To add to the confusion, many states do not publish laws on their websites and oftentimes, work arrangements can be complex, transitory, or temporary in nature.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.
