Tag: HR Consulting firm houston

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…

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…

10/31/2023

Securing Your Company’s Future: A Guide to Effective Succession Planning

Succession planning is the process of identifying and developing potential leaders within your organization. It is about positioning people for a purpose to ensure a smooth transition when key roles become vacant. While it’s…

10/25/2023

5 Opportunities to Counter Predicted Increase of Employer Benefits Costs

Despite the challenging landscape, employers are actively considering strategies to control benefits costs while minimizing the impact on their workforce….

09/27/2023

4 Costly Overtime Pay Pitfalls for Employers to Avoid

In this discussion, we will delve into four of the most costly overtime pay pitfalls that employers should be vigilant about, offering insights on how to avoid them. …

08/23/2023

Make Smart HR Spend Decisions

What if you were in control of cost and benefit plan design? What could that do for not only your business, but your peace of mind as a leader?…

08/23/2023

Transitioning from a PEO for Business Growth

One decision that’s gaining traction among businesses like yours, growing beyond 25 employees, is transitioning from a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to an unbundled approach for employee benefits, payroll services (or HCMS), and human resources services. …

08/10/2023

Want to encourage your people when business challenges really heat up?

Lessons from a Texas Heat Wave: Surviving Business Stress. Heartfelt and timely encouragement is so much more than just an occasional splash of appreciation. Here are some efforts that can help you maintain an effective…

08/09/2023

HR Maintenance: Importance of Periodic I-9 Self-Audits

Conducting an I-9 self-audit is a proactive measure that your business can take to ensure compliance with employment eligibility verification regulations in the United States. Performing periodic self-audits of I-9 records will help protect…