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Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in HR Topics

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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | August 10, 2023

Learn what gender bias looks like and how to avoid it in your hiring process.

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Understanding How Staffing Agencies Work
By Patrick Proctor | August 10, 2023

Staffing agencies are a great way to find temporary workers. See if this is right for your business.

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How to Dissolve a Partnership Agreement
By Sean Peek | August 10, 2023

The end of a partnership is usually difficult for a number of reasons. Here's how to end a partnership on good terms.

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From COVID-19 to Hurricane Season: Disaster Preparedness for Small Business
By Chad Brooks | August 03, 2023

If you have a strong plan in place, it'll take more than a natural disaster like COVID-19 to sink your company.

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From the Classroom: A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Jamie Johnson | July 31, 2023

The growth mindset was designed for education, but it can also be leveraged in business. Learn how to apply the growth mindset and reap the benefits.

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5 Best HR and Talent Acquisition Certifications
By Chad Brooks | July 31, 2023

There is a broad range of responsibilities that fall to HR professionals. Learn about the certifications that can help you rise up in the ranks.

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What to Do if ICE Serves Your Business With a Form I-9 Audit
By Julie Thompson | July 31, 2023

If ICE serves your business with Form I-9, being prepared is essential. Here’s what you need to do to save money and time.

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Sixty-one Percent of Workers are Seeking or Planning to Seek New Jobs
By Chad Brooks | July 31, 2023

Higher pay, better benefits, or improved work environment could entice 88 percent of these job seekers to stay with their current company

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Resource Burn: 4 Things That Are Wasting Your Team’s Time
By Victor Snyder | July 25, 2023

Resource burn creates unnecessary costs and leads to errors and burnout. To help your team be more productive, cut out these inefficiencies.

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Why Businesses Should Invest in Employee Training
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 24, 2023

Employee training is beneficial for business. Training attracts good employees and weeds out the bad. Here are our tips on employee training.

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5 Ways an Ergonomically Designed Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By Chad Brooks | July 19, 2023

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.

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Hiring Freelancers for Your Startup? Consider These Pros and Cons
By Skye Schooley | July 14, 2023

If you're considering hiring freelancers to help you grow your startup, here are a few pros and cons to remember.

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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | July 12, 2023

Women bring many soft skills to their leadership style. Learn how humility, empathy, resilience, persuasiveness and spirit can lead to business success.

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Ted Lasso: Turn to Your Employees in Times Of Uncertainty
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Season 2 of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ depicts how business leaders can learn from their own team.

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Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Business?
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

It sounds extreme, but research is backing the four-day workweek.

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Hire Internally Like Ted Lasso
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Why internal hiring is a winning play, as Apple TV+’s beloved soccer series demonstrates.

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | June 22, 2023

If your business has a small budget, you'll have to get creative when hiring. Try these strategies for recruiting and hiring top talent on a limited budget.

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Expand Internationally by Leveraging Local PEO Services
By Craig Dempsey | June 15, 2023

PEOs can handle your overseas human resources requirements through a co-employment model. Learn about the benefits of working with an international PEO.

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Does Character Matter? The 3 C’s of Leadership
By Jennifer Dublino | June 06, 2023

Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.

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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | May 24, 2023

Every business leader should give their employees informal feedback. It can improve employee performance, company morale and team communication.

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17 Things to Look for When Hiring Freelancers
By Miranda Fraraccio | May 23, 2023

Hiring the right freelancer for your company can be challenging. Learn how to evaluate freelancers' skills, experience and reliability before hiring them.

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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | May 17, 2023

This bureaucratic management theory claims it can increase your business' efficiency. Here is how it works.

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Severance Package Examples and Sample Severance Letters
By Adam Uzialko | May 17, 2023

Severance pay is sometimes paid out to an employee when they are terminated. Check out these free severance agreement templates and letters.

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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | May 17, 2023

Employers should understand employees' rights to avoid violating them. Learn about violations like discrimination, wage errors, sexual harassment and more.

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10 Best Sites for Freelance Services
By Max Freedman | May 04, 2023

Business owners and freelancers can connect easily these days through the Internet. Here are 10 sites that help match independent contracts to jobs.

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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
By Skye Schooley | May 03, 2023

Learn which documents you should and shouldn't collect in employee personnel files.

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The Legalities and Benefits of Employee Cellphone Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | May 02, 2023

Find out how to implement employee phone monitoring, the benefits of doing so and the legalities of "spying" on your workers.

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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development
By Sean Peek | April 25, 2023

Work environments are continually changing, and a company can prepare its employees for that. Learn how to support your workers and create better teamwork.

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Is Your Office Space Making You Depressed? 5 Ways Environment Affects Productivity
By Julie Thompson | April 13, 2023

Your office environment can cause stress and depression. Learn five ways to make your office space healthier and more effective.

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5 Ways to Increase Business Productivity
By Sean Peek | April 13, 2023

Use these tools and approaches to boost productivity and efficiency in your office – and find out what to avoid.