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What does my lack of exercise have to do with my job? Great question. Getting regular exercise can help with job performance, as well as: 1. improve overall health 2. improve quality of sleep 3. improve energy throughout the day 4. improve healing and decrease nagging pain Great article attached from the Harvard Business Review. Start slow and work up to your level of comfort! https://lnkd.in/gaecZ5ia

Take the trip!! I haven't taken a vacation since March of 2023. It's been a very busy last 18 months. We are going to the lake in Central Alabama for 5 days. Fishing, Golf, and just sitting on the pier. I'm long overdue for the time off. Why is that so important? For me to refresh, reset, and spend much needed time with family. The attached article by Monica Vermani outlines the reasons you should take the trip too!! https://lnkd.in/ef-EUZVk

Don't be afraid! It's not Halloween, it's open enrollment!! Avalon HR takes the fear out of open enrollment by working with our clients to streamline the process and answer the difficult questions. Let us help to educate your employees on how to maximize their benefits. We've attached a great article by Jackie Plunkett on the 5 things employees often misunderstand. https://lnkd.in/gwEAK-yp

You've made a great decision!!! I heard this multiple times when I left a large publicly traded PEO to join Avalon HR. When I asked why, these are top answers I received: 1. I can always get a real person on the phone when I call 2. My payroll and HR people have remained the same (4.5 years is the least tenured person in these departments) 3. I never get passed off from one person to the next 4. Avalon HR really cares about my business There are amazing companies of all sizes in our area of expertise. But as our CEO has said numerous times, "we WILL provide the best customer service in the industry!" The new year is coming fast. Start fresh with Avalon HR on January 1st and experience the difference.

Childcare! Just the word causes parents stress and anxiety. You can help your employees by offering a Dependent Care FSA. By contributing up to $5,000 to this pre-tax, you can also reduce your tax liability. The clients of Avalon HR let us handle the details and enrollment while they provide a much needed and overlooked benefit to their employees. See the attached article for more details. https://lnkd.in/d62bg33R

All of us at Avalon HR have those who will be affected by Hurricane Helene in our thoughts and prayers. Please don't wait to evacuate. Your safety and well-being are the most important thing.

Many companies are evaluating their PEO relationship for a potential change starting January 1, 2025. What are the main factors to consider? 1. Customer Service - Are you able to speak to a real person or do you spend time playing the endless game of being transferred repeatedly. Avalon HR is committed to personal service, enabling us to answer your question on the first call. 2. Stability - Avalon HR is a CPEO, certified by the IRS. We are also accredited by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation. Less than 10% of PEO's carry both of these. 3. Technology - Avalon HR uses "Best in Class" technology that is highly regarded in the PEO industry. 4. Add-ons - Make sure you are given all the costs associated with your providers services. These add-ons can have a significant impact on your real costs. 5. High pressure sales tactics - Avalon HR understands we work for our clients, not shareholders. We will never pressure a new client to start before they are ready.

You're a small business with less than 50 fulltime employees. You're not required to offer health insurance, but should you? Attracting and retaining employees is more difficult than ever. Avalon HR has the information and options that can help you make an informed decision about benefits, including health insurance. If you already offer benefits, let's benchmark and see how we may be able to reduce costs and increase offerings. https://lnkd.in/d4WbKEgi

As I drove into work this morning, I saw this tribute from our City of Pensacola Fire Department to all we lost on this day 23 years ago. God Bless America and God bless all who work to protect us and our great country.