Thought Leadership

HR operations and HR administration defined: Roles, best practices and what’s ahead

In the world of human resources (HR), certain terms are thrown around casually and used interchangeably. Prominent examples of such terms include HR operations and HR administration.
These two terms are closely related and often overlap, but don’t mean precisely the same thing. Yet, you know they’re both vital to your company running smoothly and meeting its business goals – to say nothing of staying out of legal trouble and achieving your organization’s people strategy.

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Compliance Corner

Compliance corner: Washington enacts mini-WARN law. What employers need to know

In a move that aligns Washington with a growing number of states enhancing worker protections, Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5525 into law, establishing a mini-WARN Act that takes effect July 27, 2025.

The law introduces new obligations for employers planning large-scale layoffs, aiming to provide workers and communities with more time to prepare for job losses.

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Compliance Corner

Compliance corner: Montana I-9 requirements – key points for employers

Effective July 1, 2025, Montana will enforce new I-9 documentation requirements under the Legal Employment and Government Accountability Law (House Bill 226).

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