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New Hire Reports Done Right

New Hire Reports Done Right


Do you know how to file a New Hire Report correctly? Our easy step-by-step guide could save you plenty of time and dollars! Download: New Hire Reports Done Right

How-to-Handle Employee Diversity in the Workplace

How-to-Handle Employee Diversity in the Workplace


Diversity is something that makes being an American beautiful. The opportunities in this country are plentiful and people of all cultures can work together to create something special. With diversity comes different personalities, backgrounds, and methods of communication.

Austin is the First City in Texas to ‘Ban the Box’

Austin is the First City in Texas to ‘Ban the Box’


Austin has become the first city in Texas to pass the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance. The ordinance is a new legislation that has been enacted in major cities such as Portland, Oregon and New York City along with cities in 17 different states.

Quick Tips to Get Noticed on LinkedIn

Quick Tips to Get Noticed on LinkedIn


Employees are looking to make strategic moves for a variety of reasons. Money, power, title, peace of mind, whatever it is, they will need a LinkedIn profile.

Are you Ready for Fall Hiring Season?

Are you Ready for Fall Hiring Season?


At KRESS, we want to provide the best resources for your company to make the right decision when it comes to all job related activities. Fall hiring season will be here before you know it, but are you prepared to go through dozens of prospective hires?

EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Leads to Changes for HR Data

EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Leads to Changes for HR Data


June 12, 2016 marked an important date for U.S. companies that have been transferring personal data to anyone in the European Union. Company data such as employee information, business transactions, and high level purchases are often transmitted through international means.

How Pokémon Go Can Succeed in the Business World

How Pokémon Go Can Succeed in the Business World


If you hang around the water cooler, you have probably experienced your coworkers discussing the new “Pokémon Go” mobile game. The app encourages users to catch Pokémon through the GPS technology on their phones. The game more than likely seems completely irrelevant to your business.

Two Insightful Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List

Two Insightful Books to Add to Your Summer Reading List


School is out, the sun in shining, and all we want to do is relax in the air conditioning. It’s that time of the year again; to start your summer reading!

The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Reviews

The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Reviews


Collecting honest feedback from employees about their managers can be a challenge. That’s why more and more organizations are adopting anonymous, 360-degree reviews from their staffs.

Here’s to Graduation Caps Becoming an Official Part of KRESS

Here’s to Graduation Caps Becoming an Official Part of KRESS


The 2016 Education Luncheon: Freedom to Learn was an incredible success this year. KRESS was honored to partake in the effort; offering two scholarships to deserving local students.

News Update: The Middle Class is Shrinking Everywhere in America

News Update: The Middle Class is Shrinking Everywhere in America


Image: Washington Post … Check out the chart above and look specifically at the Texas data—it tells a slightly different story from the rest of the U.S.

Do you have the right people on the bus? The Weekend Roundup

Do you have the right people on the bus? The Weekend Roundup


Jim Collins famously wrote, “It’s about getting the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats.” While raw talent is a tremendous part of this conversation, employee engagement and culture have a role to play as well.

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