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Navigating the Chaotic Reality of Business Leadership

You are not alone on the road of navigating the chaotic reality of business leadership.  Right now, millions of other business owners are on a journey of building and scaling a business. While from the outside this journey is often romanticized as a clean, ascending line on a graph. We all know that as seasoned

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The End of One-Size-Fits-All Employee Benefits

As a small business owner, your day is a constant balancing act between scaling your operations, managing overhead, and keeping your best people from walking out the door. The business landscape has shifted dramatically, and employee retention is no longer just about offering a standard paycheck. Today, top talent expects an intentional, modern approach to

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How Ohio’s SB 396 Differs from Federal FMLA

Understanding the complexities of leave of absence laws is a significant undertaking for any employer, particularly as state-level legislation begins to diverge from long-standing federal standards. For Ohio business owners and employees, Ohio Senate Bill 396 (SB 396) represents a fundamental shift in how medical and family leave is structured. While both the federal Family

Ohio Senate Bill 396: What Paid Family Leave Means for Your Small Business?

Ohio Senate Bill 396 is the prospect of mandated paid leave in Ohio. This is a significant development for any business owner in Ohio. At ClarityHR, we believe that understanding the nuances of Senate Bill 396 is essential for proactive workforce management and long-term strategic planning. We are going to explore what this will mean

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Why Psychological Safety is Essential in Small Businesses

Building a culture of psychological safety is not a “soft” HR benefit. Psychological safety is a belief that employees are safe to take interpersonal risks without fear of being penalized. When a safe environment like this exists for employees, individuals feel comfortable speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. There is safety in knowing

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AI Policies for Small Businesses

Small business owners must think about AI as a strategic tool. A tool that demands a strategic foundation built on clear policies and collaborative expertise.

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Is Your Employee Handbook Illegal? 2026 HR Compliance Traps for Ohio Employers

Outdated handbooks can put your Ohio business at risk. With recent federal shifts and state-specific updates, many small business owners are operating with policies that are no longer protected under current law. Staying ahead of these changes is not just about paperwork; it is about safeguarding your company from modern litigation risks. Why Employee Handbooks

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Empowering Employees with AI HR Business Solutions.

Technology today allows business owners to create empowering AI business solutions for HR related tasks. Aligning business processes with automation allows employees and clients to access verified information instantly with 24/7 access to valuable information, your team needs to run effectively and efficiently. According to SHRM, “Artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms will transform future

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Payroll Preparedness and Processing Best Practices

Payroll compliance can be a headache, but it is the most important administrative task businesses perform on a regular basis. Join Julie Wheeler for an informative Lunch and Learn at...

Date: November 16th, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00PM

Location: 2687 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223

Clarity on Issue 2 for Employers at Bounce Innovation Hub Jan 24th, 2024 sponsored by ClarityHR and AUI

Clarity on Issue 2 for Employers

Many Ohio businesses need clarity on the passing of Issue 2 and what it means for employers. Join our experts for breakfast and information.

Date: January 24th, 2024

Time: 9AM- 12PM

Location: Bounce Innovation Hub - 526 South Main Street Akron, OH 44311

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The Resilient Executive - Building A Safe Workplace

Join the team of ClarityHR in and AUI in welcoming Scott Warrick a the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce May 9th, 2024.

Date: May 9th, 2024

Time: 8:30AM-12:00PM

Location: The Greater Akron Chamber