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Worst Advice Ever Heard About HR: Setting the Record Straight
Terrible advice about HR; misconceptions that can cost businesses time, money, and their best talent.

Higher Design, LLC
May 103 min read
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How to Build a Scalable Business Model That Adapts to Market Changes
A scalable business model ensures that growth does not compromise efficiency, sacrifice quality, or avoid compliance.

Higher Design, LLC
Feb 173 min read
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Why HR Compliance Matters Even More in 2025
HR compliance has moved its traditional role and has transformed into a critical strategic differentiator that can reshape an organization.

Higher Design, LLC
Jan 233 min read
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Fractional HR vs. Outsourced HR: Understanding the Difference and Benefits
Fractional HR and Outsourced HR both offer alternatives to in-house HR but differ significantly in their structure and implementation.

Higher Design, LLC
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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Why Effective Personnel Management is Critical for Businesses
Effective personnel management is not just a function of human resources, it is a strategic approach that can significantly impact a company

Higher Design, LLC
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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Preparing Clients for Automation and AI in Finance Roles
The integration of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping financial roles at an unprecedented pace

Higher Design, LLC
Aug 16, 20243 min read
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Maximizing Employee Engagement and Productivity with HR Best Practices
Having an engaged and productive workforce can drive profitably and higher employee retention rates for organizations. It’s been well...

Higher Design, LLC
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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How fractional HR can shelter companies from legal issues
Fractional HR services can be invaluable for staying ahead of problems like these. They offer a proactive approach to mitigating legal risks

Higher Design, LLC
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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Effective Employee Onboarding and Offboarding Strategies
Effective employee onboarding and offboarding have become a crucial aspect of talent management. Whether welcoming new hires into the...

Higher Design, LLC
May 14, 20243 min read
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The Pain of Termination
The high cost of a problem employee can be significant in terms of direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include compensation, legal...

Higher Design, LLC
Jun 5, 20235 min read
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Benefits of Fractional Human Resources
Are you a small business owner considering hiring a Human Resources professional? You may be wondering if it's worth the investment. Or,...

Higher Design, LLC
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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Unlocking the Benefits of a Positive Company Culture: How to Make Happier, More Productive Teams
In today's world the phrase “business as usual” no longer means a relentless grind and tough work conditions. Today, business owners,...

Higher Design, LLC
Jan 13, 20233 min read
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The Puzzle of Talent Acquisition, Management, and Delegation
Talent acquisition and talent management are some of the most important aspects of any organization. A company can have the best products...

Higher Design, LLC
Nov 21, 20227 min read
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What is management, and why do we need it?
According to the Oxford dictionary, management is the process of dealing with or controlling things or people. Why? Well, people create...

Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
Oct 7, 20223 min read
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To Hire, or not to Hire...
Hiring can be a daunting task, creating a job description that fits just right, posting, recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and on and...

Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
Jun 2, 20214 min read
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Employee Handbooks: An Essential Standard or Unnecessary Cost
Employee handbooks are a vital component of any business, whether small or large. There are many reasons why an employee handbook is so...

Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
Feb 24, 20213 min read
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You Did It…Now What?
You did it! You got your company up and running, and you made your dream a reality…now what? It is easy to think that the most...

Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
Oct 27, 20202 min read
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Will we ever recover?
COVID-19, Now what?

Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
May 4, 20203 min read
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Strategically Planning for Efficiency
#HDesign #HDconsulting #management #efficiency #planning There is a lot to say about planning, but sometimes the planning can feel like...

Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
Mar 12, 202011 min read
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Job Aids: Worthwhile Investment or Time Consuming Busy work
What is a job aid, and is it worth the time to create? Is it simply instructions on how to do a job, a departmental SOP? It can be in...

Jarrod K. Murray, M.S.
Sep 24, 20192 min read
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