by John Wurth | Feb 26, 2026 | Compliance for HR, HR Innovation, HR Management, HR Outsourcing, HR Strategy
Navigating today’s complex employment landscape can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re an independent employer. Federal regulations, state employment laws, wage and hour rules, workplace safety requirements, anti-discrimination policies – the list keeps on... 
by maryanng | Apr 17, 2025 | Compliance for HR, HR Management, Organizational Culture, Training
Sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t just a headline-grabber or a topic for whispers around the coffee pot—it’s a silent killer of morale, productivity, and trust. As HR consultants, we’ve seen firsthand how organizations that neglect sexual harassment prevention... 
by maryanng | Jan 27, 2025 | Compliance for HR, HR Management, HR Strategy
If your fiscal year is calendar based, your organization is likely starting off this year planning your financial audit. Financial audits provide an independent verification of a company’s financial statements, ensuring they accurately reflect the... 
by maryanng | Jul 18, 2024 | Compliance for HR, Employee Relations, HR Management, HR Outsourcing, HR Strategy
There are several reasons a company might choose to outsource its HR function. Most often, clients come to HR Affiliates either when they’ve reached an employee headcount that they believe warrants more diligence, or they have a pain or struggle that they need help... 
by maryanng | Jan 4, 2024 | Compliance for HR, Training
We recently sent out an HR update regarding the new I-9 form that came into effect on 11/01/23. Several of our HR friends reached out to thank us for the update – it’s one of those things that is easy to overlook because, quite frankly, no one likes doing them. I-9...