CHRS BLOG
The CHRS Blog is designed to help you stay on top of trending topics in the HR and business world. Our goal is to make businesses function more effectively and efficiently by reducing risk in the workplace. The CHRS Blog is inspired by our partnerships with great businesses and focuses on the issues we may encounter in the day-to-day HR world. Our blog writers include, Julie Weith-Smith, President and CEO, Kelsey Geist, Director of HR Administration and Business Development, and Tom Smith, CHRS Business Partner and Labor Specialist.
Julie Weith-Smith, Founder of CHRS, on GPB News Radio
Julie Weith-Smith, Founder of CHRS, on GPB News Radio Julie Weith-Smith spoke on the 25th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act about how businesses are moving towards offering paid leave. Family Medical Leave has provided job protection to millions of Americans who need to take time off for the birth of a child, a […]
Join CHRS for Business After Hours January 11, 2018
January 11, 2018 5:30-7:30 PM Join CHRS for Business After Hours in Alpharetta, Georgia on January 11, 2018 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Don’t miss out! Register today! Great networking opportunities! Fabulous food and drink provided, as well as fun door prizes. This event will sell out so register today! Download PDF to share To contact […]
VoyageATL Interviews Julie Smith of CHRS
VoyageATL Featured an Interview of Julie Smith, CHRS Founder. Today we’d like to introduce you to Julie Smith. So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story. CHRS was founded in 2006 in Los Angeles, California. I had been working in […]
CHRS at SHRM 2017 in New Orleans
#SHRM17 CHRS’s ultimate goal is to provide the best HR solutions for our clients. In order to remain up-to-date with the ever-changing employment laws and best practices in the HR world, it is critical that we continually learn. The SHRM Conference is a great place for us to find out what is trending for the coming […]
Referral Contest May Win You Cash
CHRS is running a Referral Contest for a chance to win a $500 VISA Gift CardSummary of Contest Rules One entry per person per Qualified Referral. “Qualified Referral” is defined as: A business with between 15 and 125 active employees Does not currently employ an internal human resources professional Has identified a need for human […]
5 Key Elements of an Annual Performance Review
May 6, 2017 will be the two year anniversary of my arrival in Georgia and my transition from a part-time to full-time employee at CHRS. I thought about this last week when my manager sent me a calendar request for my annual performance evaluation meeting. I absolutely love the opportunity to talk about myself (yes, […]
CHRS Is Pleased To Announce That Lisa Martin Has Joined Our Team!
Lisa Martin, CHRS’s Account Executive, is responsible for overseeing our company’s client relations.Lisa’s focus is building relationships and helping CHRS grow and thrive. She is passionate about building and delivering unsurpassed client relations and we are fortunate to have her on our team.To find out more about Lisa’s background please click here.Find Lisa on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-martin-6962381/. Lisa may […]
CHRS President | CEO Julie Smith on WABE’s 90.1 Closer Look
CHRS President | CEO Julie Smith on WABE’s 90.1 Closer LookSearching for a Job in 2017WABE’s, Rose Scott welcomed CHRS’ President and CEO, Julie Smith, to her show, Closer Look on December 28, 2016. Click here to listen to Julie discuss searching for a job in 2017. 11:35: Julie Smith, Human Resources expert, talks about doing a […]
DOL Changes – What Are Your Options
Department of Labor ChangesAs you are likely aware, the Department of Labor has issued a mandate raising the minimum wage standard for exempt employees to be qualified for exemption from overtime pay. Even though the law is being touted as the “Overtime Rule” it doesn’t really impact how overtime is paid – rather it changes […]
Fulton Employee Wins Discrimination Lawsuit & How Harassment Can Be Prevented
Working in a “Business Friendly” State Doesn’t Mean Your Company Can be “Employee Unfriendly”According to CNBC, Georgia is one of the top-10 best states for business. The methodology used by CNBC (found here) identifies various elements that are important to successful businesses: access to capital, economic climate, capital infrastructure and business friendliness. In the business […]