Fractional HR HR Insights | Achilles Group

10/21/2024

Turnover is a Symptom – What’s Your Root Cause?

Employee turnover is more than just an HR issue—it’s a sign that something deeper is at play within your organization. High turnover rates can be a symptom of underlying issues in your recruitment processes, role…

10/07/2024

What is Fractional HR and Why You Need It

Fractional HR with Achilles Group provides tailored, cost-effective HR consulting, offering expert support across all HR functions with the depth and range of a full team, rather than relying on a single individual….

07/01/2024

Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine: Impact on Employers

Although the underlying cases were not workplace-related, this decision significantly affects employers. Federal agencies like the EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and NLRB issue many regulations impacting daily workplace operations. With the Chevron doctrine overturned, these agencies…

05/31/2024

Why It Matters: Effective Leadership in Implementing Business Initiatives

Effective leadership through meaningful communication can ensure the success of new initiatives and achieve our desired outcomes….

04/24/2024

Elevating Leadership: Equipping Leaders as the First Line of HR

The journey towards HR excellence begins with recognizing that equipping leaders with the skills and knowledge to interact, manage, and coach your teams effectively is the foundation of HR….

02/19/2024

Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): A Guide for Houston Business Owners

As a business leader in Houston, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal law, enacted in 1938, serves as the cornerstone of employee rights and protections…

02/13/2024

3 Tips for Hiring in a Tough Job Market

Many companies in Texas are experiencing recruiting woes, with a lack of candidates topping the list. It’s safe to say that it’s a “buyer’s market” on the hiring scene right now. Below are tips to…

01/16/2024

Mastering an Effective Team Communication Structure: A Guide by Achilles Group

As we embark on the journey into 2024, it is a good time to discuss a strategic approach to team communications structure. Intentional and effective dissemination of information is required to bring your team into…

11/30/2023

What do recent DOL opinions on FMLA mean for intermittent leave and holidays?

The Achilles Group recognizes the intricacies involved in compliance with FMLA regulations and aims to shed light on recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) opinion letters addressing two critical issues: the use of intermittent leave…

11/29/2023

Close the Year with Grace: Embrace Soft Leadership the Achilles Way

Being a “soft” or graceful leader is not an admission of weakness; instead, it’s an invitation to create an environment characterized by candor, openness, and vulnerability….

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