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6 Strategies to Cultivate a Positive Work Environment

Successful companies recognize the immense value of cultivating a positive workplace environment. From enhanced performance and customer service to increased productivity and reduced turnover, the

  • Biofuels, HR Services, Manufacturing
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How to Prepare Your Business for Potential Immigration Enforcement

As the new year moves into full swing and we transition to a new administration, employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement and significant changes

  • Commodity Crops, Construction, Food And Beverage, Government & Public Affairs, HR Services, Manufacturing, Peer Group Programs, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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IRS Releases Standard Mileage Rates for 2025

The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2025. While the IRS states that standard mileage rates

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5 Tips to Refresh Your HR Practices

Human resources professionals play a pivotal role in establishing a company’s culture. Not only by implementing policies and practices that reflect the organization’s core values

  • Financial Institutions, Healthcare, HR Services
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The Importance of a Strong PTO Policy

In today’s fast-paced work environment, the significance of a well-structured Paid Time Off (PTO) policy cannot be understated. PTO is essential for supporting employees’ mental

  • HR Services
Three people in hats and aprons stand in a field at sunset, discussing strategies for improved employee retention as they share insights and foster camaraderie.

Co-ops Can Increase Employee Retention with These 6 Steps

In recent years, securing new employees has been an overwhelming concern for businesses, with several reasons contributing to the shortage of job seekers. The pandemic

  • Animal Protein, Commodity Crops, Farm Business Management, Farm Program Services, Food & Agriculture, HR Services, Permanent & Specialty Crops
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Newly Proposed 2023 Tax Deductions: Money in your Pocket… If Passed

Congress has drafted new tax legislation that is shaping up well amongst both the House and Senate Committee leaders. The $78 billion tax agreement, introduced

  • Accounting, Biofuels, Construction, Farm Business Management, Financial Institutions, Food & Agriculture, Food And Beverage, HR Services, Manufacturing, Sustainability
5 Tips for Creating Safe Passwords

5 Tips for Creating Safe Passwords

With cybersecurity breaches at an all-time high, and in observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, KCoe’s IT consultants share this reminder of what makes safe passwords

  • HR Services
Paycheck Protection Program

Summary of New SBA Forgiveness FAQs

In response to questions and requests for clarification surrounding Paycheck Payment Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released ten pages of Frequently

  • HR Services, IT Consulting
Troubleshooting Your CMS’ Problem Areas: What to Know, Remedy, & Avoid

COVID-19 HR Toolkit

Sample Forms and Policies California- Notice of Reduced Earnings Sample Acknowledgement of Receipt of Company Policy Sample Communication to Employees Sample Emergency Sick Leave Policy

  • HR Services
IRS Bulletin

How Tight is Your Cyber Security?

Crypto-mining, ransomware, and third-party and supply chain attacks – oh my! Phishing, maleware exploits, and DDoS attacks – oh no! Each of these events cause

  • HR Services, IT Consulting
Grow Your Business

Are You Ready for a Growth Spurt?

“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” – James Cash Penney Every business faces its share of challenges.

  • Accounting, Food & Agriculture, HR Services, Sustainability
Coaching: The Big Payoff Most Banks Don’t Expect

Coaching: The Big Payoff Most Banks Don’t Expect

By Kerry Hatzenbuehler The top three workforce management challenges facing organizations today are retention/turnover, engagement, and recruitment. While that may not surprise you, perhaps the

  • Financial Institutions, HR Services
Executive Fatigue Has Costly Repercussions for Business

Executive Fatigue Has Costly Repercussions for Business

If you’ve ever sent or received a text or an email, then you understand the effects that the perceived tone can have on how the

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