Communication | Risk Management
By:
Jenna Bishop
September 30th, 2025
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.
By:
Jenna Bishop
August 28th, 2025
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.
Talent Acquisition | Recruitment outsourcing | Artificial Intelligence
By:
Jenna Bishop
July 7th, 2025
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?
Business Management & Strategy
By:
Jenna Bishop
January 29th, 2025
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.
By:
Jenna Bishop
December 16th, 2024
Keeping the employee handbook up-to-date is one of the trickiest jobs in HR, especially when compliance rules change so frequently.
Business Management & Strategy | Employee Retention
By:
Jenna Bishop
November 24th, 2024
The holidays are quickly approaching, budget and planning sessions are in full swing, and January 1st will be here before you know it. The end of the year is the perfect time to wrap up any of those outstanding tasks you put off during the year and get a great start to the New Year.