Employee turnover is more than just an inconvenience—it’s a major financial burden for businesses. According to Indeed, replacing an employee can cost one-half to two times their annual salary, depending on factors like experience level and industry. These costs stem from multiple factors, including: Recruiting and Hiring Costs: Expenses related to job advertising, recruitment efforts, […]
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If you’re like most Hudson Valley small and medium-sized business owners, keeping up with changing labor laws while running your company feels like trying to solve a puzzle with constantly moving pieces. As we enter 2025, new HR regulations are adding even more complexity to your already full plate. At Ethan Allen HR Services, […]
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Does running your small business feel like juggling while walking a tightrope? You’re constantly balancing growth initiatives, daily operations, and administrative responsibilities without a safety net. As a business owner, managing human resources tasks can become particularly challenging, consuming valuable time you could spend on strategic planning and business development. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) offer […]
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How much time did you spend on HR tasks last month instead of growing your business? As we approach 2025, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face mounting challenges in managing their workforce while staying competitive. Many HR teams spend half their weeks processing payroll, fielding benefit questions, and managing workplace policies—time that could be spent […]
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With another benefits renewal season around the corner, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face familiar challenges: skyrocketing healthcare costs, limited negotiating power, and the pressure to offer competitive benefits packages that attract and retain top talent. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) like Ethan Allen HR Services offer a powerful solution to these struggles. PEO partnerships create […]
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As a small business owner, you may have experienced the challenges of trying to manage HR compliance on your own. Perhaps you’ve spent valuable time researching new employment laws or felt uncertain about the proper implementation of workplace policies. Federal regulations like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), […]
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Are you dreading the upcoming benefit renewal season? If you’re like most small-to-medium-sized business (SMB) owners, the annual process of reviewing, selecting, and implementing employee benefits feels like playing a high-stakes game of Jenga with your company’s benefit structure. Every year, SMBs face a plethora of challenges during renewal time: Sifting through an overwhelming array […]
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Suggesting a big shift in your business operations to your team is often about as welcome as a skunk at a garden party. At first, that pungent aroma might make your team wrinkle their noses and back away. People cling to their familiar routines like a security blanket, resisting anything that disrupts “the way we’ve […]
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Human resources play a critical but often overlooked role in an organization’s success. From recruiting and hiring to payroll and employee benefits, human resources impact every one of your employees. HR management is also one of the most time-consuming tasks for a business—especially small businesses like yours. That’s why making sure your HR is done […]
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There’s no doubt that starting, managing, and growing a small business is a huge challenge. Most small business owners began with a passion for delivering an exceptional product or service to their customers, and it is this motivation that drives their success. However, as a business continues to grow, so do the administrative and human […]
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