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Managing human resources is increasingly complex and time-consuming. Changes occur constantly. Instead of spending internal resources on transactional HR functions, turn to APS and its Human Resources Support Center. Not only will you save time and money, you’ll eliminate stressful compliance issues.

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The HR Support Center provides access to exclusive, industry-leading HR tools and resources, for just a few dollars a month. From employee handbooks, job descriptions and other commonly used HR documents, to up-to-the-minute law alerts, easy-to-understand state and federal law libraries, and unique training videos, the HR Support Center will help you effectively manage your HR compliance and employee relations needs.

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Get unlimited access to our team of certified HR Pros who will answer your questions and create custom handbooks, forms and job descriptions for you.

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HR SUPPORT CENTER

A comprehensive suite of online tools and resources to help manage your HR compliance and employee relationship issues.

THE HR SUPPORT CENTER

Our cloud-based solution is available 24/7, and the exclusive contents created in-house by our team of certified HR Pros. Features include:

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CUSTOMIZABLE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK TEMPLATE

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WIDE RANGE OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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QUICK GUIDES AND CHECKLISTS ON COMMON HR TOPICS, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE REFORM AND TERMINATION

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EXTENSIVE, EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND FEDERAL AND STATE LAW LIBRARIES

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EXCLUSIVE TRAINING ON-DEMAND VIDEOS

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CUSTOM-BUILT HR PODCASTS

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3-MINUTE HR AUDIT TO HELP QUICKLY IDENTIFY HR COMPLIANCE GAPS

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WEEKLY HR SNAPSHOT EMAILS FEATURING A Q&A ON TRENDING HR TOPICS

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6 WAYS HR ON DEMAND CAN HELP STREAMLINE YOUR HR.

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UNLIMITED HR CONSULTING

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CUSTOM EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS

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UP-TO-THE-MINUTE SUPPORT TICKET TRACKER

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CUSTOM JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND HR DOCUMENTS

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FREE QUARTERLY HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING

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