The changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are imminent – and it will affect businesses large and small. The deadline for complying with the
4 Challenges of Managing Remote Employees
When President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum in 2014 on the topic of Enhancing Workplace Flexibilities and Work-Life Programs, it was done to
Millennials Would Rather Change Jobs Than Undergo a Yearly Performance Evaluation?
How many hours would you wager that the average manager spends on activities related to performance reviews a year? Here’s a number to wrap your head
Consultant Spotlight: Kris Ritter
Every so often we feature one of our consultants and highlight their story to give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life at Smart HR. As always,
Why Frontline Management is Crucial to Organizational Success
“There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.” That’s the title of a chapter from The New York Times bestselling book, “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy
Smart HR Celebrates 15 Years | A Retrospective on What’s Changed
Fifteen years ago Smart HR set up shop on Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. We embarked on this journey to help our clients create a
HR Technology Solutions—A Tool, Not a Crutch
The miter saw is a fantastic piece of equipment and is able to dice up just about any wood that finds itself under its razor sharp blade. Yet does it
Preparing for FLSA Changes in the New Year
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) began enforcing overtime regulations in 1938 to protect employees, securing fair pay for fair work. The minimum
Meet Smart HR’s President & CEO: Mark Stevenson
You went to Lehigh University. Are you originally from that area? If so, how did you wind up in the Washington D.C. area? I’m from Pennsylvania,
