The end of the year is prime time to close compliance gaps, reset pay and benefits data, and communicate clearly so employees start January confident. Below is your preserved HR action list, now enhanced with authoritative resources, internal Helios links, and a short FAQ to help you act quickly and correctly.

As of September 30, 2025, federal contractors once again face the uncertainty of a possible government shutdown. If Congress does not reach a budget agreement, agencies will shut down operations that are not deemed “excepted,” which immediately impacts thousands of contractors nationwide. For businesses that rely on federal contracts, shutdowns are disruptive and stressful, raising questions about employee pay, benefits, contract performance, and overall business continuity. While no organization can control the political process, HR and business leaders can control how they respond. This article outlines the critical steps to take in the event of a government shutdown, helping to protect both your workforce and your business.

When a team member welcomes a new child, it should be one of the most joyful times of their life. For many working parents, it’s also one of the most stressful. The transition into parenthood, and then back to work, is often when even the most talented, committed employees consider stepping away.

Artificial Intelligence is a hot-button topic right now. In every industry, people are talking about how AI might impact their jobs. Will it make life easier? Harder? Will AI make them redundant?

The Form I-9 is one of HR’s most important compliance responsibilities. Failure to follow the I-9 rules can create big problems for affected employees – and create even bigger problems for your organization, including steep monetary penalties for non-compliance.

Keeping the employee handbook up-to-date is one of the trickiest jobs in HR, especially when compliance rules change so frequently.