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Independent contractors and an independent workforce can help a business grow and scale quickly when needed. But there are risks that business owners and operators must properly evaluate. Today, we dive into the misconceptions as well as the key requirements to provide helpful guidance on how you can leverage this workforce to meet business goals. Listen in as we cover:

• [0:51] Navigating independent contractor classification and requirements

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Since HR{preneur} kicked off four years ago, the world has been through a lot of change, and small businesses have had to navigate their own set of obstacles. We are proud of all that the small business community has accomplished, showing agility and innovation in the unknown. 

As we celebrate our 100th episode, join us and our guest Jim Sperduto, President of Small Business, Retirement and Insurance Services at ADP to reflect on what our clients and small business owners have learned in the past few years. We also discuss current areas of focus, including attracting and retaining talent, and raise awareness of important compliance requirements. We are doing this to share knowledge and to help you shape the path ahead. Listen in as we cover:

• [0:44] Lessons learned: Looking ahead & why HR matters

When providing meal periods, employers must pay attention to federal, state and local rules. Sometimes, however, certain myths can get in the way of employers meeting meal period requirements and this could result in employers facing penalties. In this podcast, we’ll debunk five myths about meal periods, and help you know the facts. Listen in as we cover:

• [0:52] Federal rules for when meal periods may be unpaid

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Finding the right talent continues to be competitive, and companies are seeing a need to explore creative avenues to attract the top candidates. So, what can your business do to get ahead? We’ve brought a leader in talent acquisition to HR{preneur} to help you know more about the challenges and shifts we’re seeing, and approaches that can help. Listen in as we cover:

• [0:47] Hiring challenges to consider in 2023

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Join us as we talk to ZipRecruiter and explore how small businesses can make their job postings stand out as they compete to attract top talent. In this episode, we’ll dive into the elements of a great job post, talk about benefits to include, and discuss what to list in the job post to get the attention of the right candidates. Listen in to learn more about:

• [0:31] Labor market trends and job growth predictions

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The signing of SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 includes important provisions and changes to retirement savings plans. But what does this mean for your business and employees? We’ve brought in an expert from ADP’s Retirement Services to help break down SECURE 2.0. We’ll help you know more about some of the new benefits to employers and employees that are designed to make it more attractive to offer retirement plans, and to improve retirement outcomes for employees. Listen in as we discuss:

• [1:57] Tax credits for start-up plans, and options for businesses to start a plan

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Where employees live and work has become more flexible and has given employers more options for relocating employees. An effective relocation assistance program can help attract, develop, manage and retain top talent … but where do you start? Listen in as we cover:

• [1:08] What employee relocations is, and why employers should consider it 

Small business owners often carry many responsibilities, such as being the CMO, CFO and head of HR. With all of these different roles to juggle, it’s important for owners to identify ways to streamline efforts. One of those approaches is to combine time and payroll systems, to help manage labor costs and provide a holistic view of your workforce. In this episode, we discuss how small business owners can benefit from this approach. Listen in as we cover:

• [1:22] Reducing business costs by streamlining pay and time 

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Women-led entrepreneurship continues to grow, but it doesn’t mean there still aren’t unique challenges that affect women-owned businesses. Today’s episode is a special segment HR{preneur} is bringing to you to explore this topic. Alongside a small business leader from Wells Fargo, we’ll discuss ways to navigate those challenges and explore alternative pathways. Listen in as we cover:

• [1:29] Overcoming the challenges that women-owned businesses face

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Employers must comply with an expanding universe of federal, state and local laws affecting how they hire, pay, treat and terminate employees. Staying in compliance with these laws can be a challenge on its own, let alone when myths about how to comply creep up. If followed, these myths can lead employers down the wrong path and result in sanctions, a damaged reputation, and more negative consequences. In this podcast, we’ll debunk five myths that employers may encounter, and help you know the facts.

• [1:00] Exemption from overtime

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