Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday celebrated throughout the United States on November 11. It is a day for remembering and honoring all military veterans, or more specifically, those who have served in the United States Armed Forces (and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). With WW1 being a untied effort, it would make sense that other countries around the world would want to honor their vetera... Continue reading

So, in today's day and time, with everything going on in the world, we need to always make an effort to think positive and see the good things around us. One day I ran across a story that not only made me stop and think but also touched me on a personal level. It was a simple story of a professor with a mayonnaise jar and two cups of coffee. Although no one has been able to determine the origin of this simple store, some have said that... Continue reading

When it comes to fears, the most common (even over death) is the feat of public speaking. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the fear of public speaking, or glossophobia, affects around 73% of the population and is considered a social anxiety disorder.

For most people the biggest worry about public speaking is the dreaded “Brain Freeze”. When... Continue reading

With the demand to balance home and family life and the cost for good childcare constantly rising, studies show that more and more employees are struggling with missing work as they juggle school holidays, sick kids, school schedules, and even the unexpected. Sometimes even dropping out of work all together for years at a time to take care of their children.

To respond to this, more employers are looking into the pros and cons of offering on-sit... Continue reading

Now a days it seems like every time we turn on the television or the news there is another shooting. As of August 31, 2019, there were a reported 297 mass shootings across the U.S. where 4 or more people were shot in a single incident (an alarming 1.2 shoot... Continue reading

Every year TrendHR takes a day just to show its appreciation and say Thank you to all of it clients for being a part of what has made this Rockwall based business so successful. What better way to do this than with a little Texas treat of chips and homemade salsa!

By David Ajamy  – Digital Reporter, Dallas Business Journal

Dec 9, 2019, 9:41am EST

When D.W. Bobst was playing basketball at Texas A&M University-Commerce, he had no idea that in the future he would be the founder of a company in the human resources sector. 

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Dallas 100™, co-founded by the SMU Cox Caruth Institute, honors the ingenuity, commitment and perseverance of the fastest-growing privately held entrepreneurial businesses in the Dallas area. This year’s winning companies collectively generated 3.5 billion in sales in 2018, according to Simon Mak, the Linda A. and Kenneth R. Morris Endowed Director of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at SMU Cox. Collectively, the companies grew at an average annual growth rate of 82 percent from 2016 to 2018. Together, they created almost 7,000 jobs... Continue reading

According to a new study released Sept 17, 2019 by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), the average client of a professional employer organization (PEO) can expect a return on investment of 27.2 percent (,775 per year per employee) based on cost savings alone.

This study, conducted by w... Continue reading

In Generations in the Workplace Part 1 we got to know a little bit about the different generations in the workplace today and how they differ in their general thought processes and also the attributes and skills that each one contributes. The unique backgrounds and perspective... Continue reading

For the first time, our workforce is now being comprised of five different generations, all working together in the same area with their own skills, views and needs.

With Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X’ers, Millennials and Generation Z all aiming for workplace success, gauging the needs of each group is becom... Continue reading

Between work/school, kids, activities, and family obligations it can be an ongoing battle to stay fit and healthy in a high-speed day to day life. In an article by Samantha Olson on Medical Daily ,she gives us 6 simple ways for people with busy schedules to stay fit and healthy with just the simplest of changes.

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6 Health And Fitness Tips For Busy People Who Want Results Without Trying

TrendHR Marketing Dept - 2019

At 8:45 a.m. on September 11, 2001, the world watched as American Airlines Flight 11, collided into the World Trade Center’s north tower in New York City. The damage was instant, killing hundred while hundreds more remained trapped in the 110-story skyscraper. A very short 18 minutes later, a second plane, United Airlines Flight 175, flew into the south tower. A third plane, American Airlines Flight 77, then crashed into the west side of the Pentagon near Washingt... Continue reading

Keeping your best employees takes some serious effort but it’s well worth it!

Getting employees engaged is the key to great business results

Here are some key ways Manage... Continue reading

Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of

America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

For the 7th year, TrendHR appears on the Inc. 5000

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When we turn on the TV nowadays it seems like everywhere we look there is some kind of violence. It’s in our streets, schools, churches, grocery stores and even in our workplace. Workplace violence is not only the physical act of violence but can also include disruptive behavior, intimidation, harassment, and threats. It can effect everyone from employees, clients, and even visitors to the job site.

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Under the ADA, mental illness is referred to as “psychiatric disability” and can cover bipolar disorder, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and many other conditions. Based on this definition, some people with mental health challenges are considered disabled while others are not.

In 2018, roughly 1 in 4 a... Continue reading

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) along with Koch Industries have recently introduced a national initiative called Getting Talent Back to Work.

This initiative calls for business executives, association leaders, HR professionals, hiring managers, and thei... Continue reading

The Immigration Reform and Control Act (enacted Nov 6, 1986) requires that employers verify identity and employment eligibility of all employees along with civil and criminal penalties for violations. This is done by having each employee fill out an Employment Eligibility Form I-9 with his\her name, DOB, address and Social Security number. Once this is done then the employer verifies that the employee has presented documentation confirming their right to work in the U.S.