Articles of Interest
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Skills vs. Job Function
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Friday, May 01, 2009
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There is a difference between the job function that you perform and the skills that you acquire. However, too often we are confused by the difference.
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Retaining Great Employees
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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When you focus on retaining your people and making them happy, they are generally more loyal, creative and productive which helps you improve and grow your business.
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Benefits Administration
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‘Keep-Your-House’ Coverage
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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According to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, 48% of mortgage foreclosures are due to illness or injury that keeps people from earning their living.
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Solutions for Your Retirement Savings Plan
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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Retirement plan sponsors have even greater fiduciary responsibility now due to new legislation. Sequent can relieve you of these responsibilities through our partnership with John Hancock Retirement Plan Services.
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Long Term Care - Who Me?
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Tuesday, December 01, 2009
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The odds of a homeowners' insurance claim are 5 in every 1,000; for an auto accident the odds are 7 for every 100. Your odds of needing assistance with the Activities of Daily Living are 60 for every 100 (American Society of Actuaries). So, what's the best way to prepare?
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HR Support
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Important Form I-9 Updates
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Friday, September 18, 2009
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We would like to call your attention to two very important updates regarding Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Sequent is offering Online Form I-9 Training, and there is a new Form I-9 effective August 7, 2009
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Skills vs. Job Function
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Friday, May 01, 2009
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There is a difference between the job function that you perform and the skills that you acquire. However, too often we are confused by the difference.
Read More...
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Retaining Great Employees
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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When you focus on retaining your people and making them happy, they are generally more loyal, creative and productive which helps you improve and grow your business.
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Legal Pitfalls of the Hiring Process
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Thursday, October 02, 2008
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Most of us have seen the devastating impact a poor hiring decision can have on a company. It can be just as damaging, however, if your hiring process does not comply with state and federal law.
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HRMS
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Embracing the Latest HR Technology Trends
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Sunday, March 01, 2009
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Advancements in communication and software technology are creating significant productivity improvements, particularly for the human resource professionals who use contemporary human resource and talent management systems. Click “Full Article” to learn about three state of the art features.
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Leadership Development
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You Don’t Understand…
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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Over the years, I enjoyed the opportunity to work with a great variety of people and organizations. Each one of them taught me something valuable. As diverse as these individuals are, they almost all share a number of things in common. Probably most notable is the announcement that they are completely different than anyone I have ever worked with before.
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Legal Compliance
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Legal Pitfalls of the Hiring Process
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Thursday, October 02, 2008
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Most of us have seen the devastating impact a poor hiring decision can have on a company. It can be just as damaging, however, if your hiring process does not comply with state and federal law.
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Organizational Development
Pre-employment Screenings & Assessments
Professional Employer Services
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‘Keep-Your-House’ Coverage
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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According to the Housing and Home Finance Agency, 48% of mortgage foreclosures are due to illness or injury that keeps people from earning their living.
Read More...
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Important Form I-9 Updates
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Friday, September 18, 2009
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We would like to call your attention to two very important updates regarding Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Sequent is offering Online Form I-9 Training, and there is a new Form I-9 effective August 7, 2009
Read More...
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Skills vs. Job Function
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Friday, May 01, 2009
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There is a difference between the job function that you perform and the skills that you acquire. However, too often we are confused by the difference.
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Professional Practice Services
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Sometimes it’s the Simple Things That are Missed . . .
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
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As a practice grows from five to ten to twenty people, we all make decisions that seemed to be based on common sense. Most of the time we think we are making the right decision for the right reasons; but in hindsight, it can turn out differently than we originally intended.
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Who's Diagnosing Your Practice
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Sunday, February 01, 2009
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An effective HRO provider can work directly with you to craft a solution that compliments the administrator and allows him or her to focus more time on the practice’s operational challenges.
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Professional Recruiting
Succession Planning
Talent Management
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Got Talent But Not the Results You're Looking For?
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Monday, August 23, 2010
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It's tough out there ... especially for small- and mid-size businesses. Navigating through the rough waters of this economy requires a steady hand, a strong stomach, and all hands on deck. What if you have all that, and yet your business still seems to be underperforming?
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Technology Resources
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Do’s and Don’ts of Social Networking Sites
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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Using MySpace, Facebook, Blogs, LinkedIn or your own Personal Web Site are great ways to promote your company and yourself. But wading into the murky waters of social networking can carry certain risks.
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Technology Solutions
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Embracing the Latest HR Technology Trends
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Sunday, March 01, 2009
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Advancements in communication and software technology are creating significant productivity improvements, particularly for the human resource professionals who use contemporary human resource and talent management systems. Click “Full Article” to learn about three state of the art features.
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Workers' Compensation & Risk Management
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Keeping Employees Safe From Afar
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Monday, August 23, 2010
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Over 40 million Americans are either telecommuters or home-based employees. In addition think about all of the sales and service personnel, healthcare workers, and many others who work "in the field" every day. OSHA regulations mandate a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. So how do you accomplish this when employees work outside of your facility?
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Workplace Safety & Compliance
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Keeping Employees Safe From Afar
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Monday, August 23, 2010
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Over 40 million Americans are either telecommuters or home-based employees. In addition think about all of the sales and service personnel, healthcare workers, and many others who work "in the field" every day. OSHA regulations mandate a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. So how do you accomplish this when employees work outside of your facility?
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Management Safety Responsibilities
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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Managers who make safety a priority and who involve their employees in establishing and practicing effective safety in the workplace can attain a safe and accident-free work environment.
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Ergonomics and Posture at Work and Home
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Monday, June 01, 2009
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Today it seems like computers are everywhere we go. The prevalence of computers and the improper posture of the users have led to an increase of injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones nationwide. Many of us have suffered from soreness or injury as a result of using computers; or know someone who has.
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