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What Makes Spirit HR Different? A Client’s Perspective
Real Words from a Real Client At Spirit HR, we pride ourselves on doing things differently. That’s not just a tagline — it’s how we’ve built our business. Recently, we received a message from a new client — unprompted, unrehearsed, and filled with direct...
Spirit HR Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Support Next Phase of Growth
Spirit HR Announces Strategic Leadership Appointments to Support Next Phase of Growth As we prepare for Spirit HR’s next chapter, we are excited to announce a series of leadership transitions designed to align our organization for continued growth, operational...
How Spirit HR Is Using AI to Automate Busywork—Without Losing the Human Touch
How Spirit HR Is Using AI to Automate Busywork—Without Losing the Human Touch AI isn’t coming for your job. But it is coming for your busywork. At Spirit HR, we’ve always believed that people are the heart of what we do. But that doesn’t mean we have to settle for...
No Tax on Tips and Overtime: What Employers & Employees Need to Know
No Tax on Tips and Overtime: What Employers & Employees Need to Know The new federal tax law just delivered a big win for America’s workers: No Tax on Tips Employees in tipped occupations (servers, bartenders, rideshare drivers, etc.) can deduct up to $25,000 in...
Culture by Design: How to Build a Company People Don’t Want to Leave
Culture by Design: How to Build a Company People Don’t Want to Leave When most people think about company culture, they think about ping-pong tables, snack bars, and casual Fridays. But real culture — the kind that makes people want to stay, grow, and thrive — runs...
Are You Wasting Money on HR? The Hidden Costs of Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance
The Hidden Costs of Managing HR the Old Way Many business owners believe they can’t afford a PEO (Professional Employer Organization). The truth? They’re already spending the money—but in an inefficient way. Most businesses rely on multiple HR service providers to...
Experience the New and Improved Spirit Connect
Running a business is hard—but managing HR doesn’t have to be. At Spirit HR, we are committed to making workforce management simpler, more efficient, and more intuitive for our clients. That’s why we’re excited to introduce new technology upgrades to Spirit Connect,...
Excellence in Action: How Spirit HR Achieves Near-Perfect NPS Scores
At Spirit HR, excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Under the leadership of our President & COO, Marilyn Conyer, we’ve built a culture that drives exceptional service, reflected in our near-perfect Net Promoter Scores (NPS). In a...
Spirit HR CEO Elected As Chairman of The Board of ESAC
Spirit HR is proud to announce that CEO and Founder, Dale Hageman, has been elected as Chairman of the Board for the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC). This prestigious appointment highlights Dale’s longstanding commitment to excellence in the HR industry...
Spirit HR Adds New VP of Technology, Billy Miller
We’re excited to announce the newest addition to our leadership team—Billy Miller, who joins Spirit HR as our Vice President of Technology! With an impressive track record of leveraging technology to drive business efficiency and innovation, Billy brings invaluable...
Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Rule Nationwide
A federal judge recently blocked a significant rule change that would have increased the salary threshold for “white-collar” overtime exemptions, less than two months before it was set to take full effect. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) was found to have exceeded...
Introducing Spirit Scale: The HR Solution for Growing Businesses
At Spirit HR, we understand that scaling a business is complex—and as your team grows, so do your HR challenges. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Spirit Scale, a comprehensive HR solution designed specifically for growing businesses that need more than just...
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