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A business is only as strong as its team. Dive into the hiring process with our recruitment guides, onboarding how-tos and employee retention strategies. These expert-backed resources will help you staff your business for the short and long term.

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Why Hiring People With Disabilities Is Good for Business
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Hiring people with disabilities is good for business and the economy. Learn the upsides of hiring people with disabilities and fostering inclusivity.

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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | December 18, 2025

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

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Boo! The Scary Reality of Employee Ghosting
By Skye Schooley | December 18, 2025

Job seekers and employees are ghosting employers more than ever. Learn how to stop this trick from happening to you.

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Why You Should Promote From Within Your Company
By Laura Spawn | December 17, 2025

Learn more about why it's beneficial for employers to promote from within the company

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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn’t Go to College?
By Jennifer Post | December 17, 2025

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.

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Small Business Hiring: How to Compete with Bigger Companies for Top Talent
By Adam Uzialko | December 17, 2025

Small businesses have to compete with big businesses when recruiting employees. They can come out on top by being responsive, flexible and personalized.

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Hiring on a Timeline: How Long Should Each Step Actually Take?
By Adam Uzialko | December 17, 2025

The hiring process takes an average of 44 days. But the longer it drags on, the more likely it becomes that candidates look elsewhere — efficiency is critical.

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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2025
By Skye Schooley | December 17, 2025

TriNet, Insperity and Paychex offer comprehensive HR outsourcing with payroll, benefits administration and compliance support.

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Interview Types: Your Complete Guide to Hiring Formats and Styles
By Skye Schooley | December 16, 2025

Learn about interview types, formats and styles to build an effective hiring process for your small business and boost quality of hire with confidence.

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Resume Screening 101: How to Find the Right Candidate in a Stack of Applications
By Adam Uzialko | December 15, 2025

To make sure you’re only bringing in the best candidates for job interviews, screen resumes to filter out red flags and identify the most promising applicants.

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How to Conduct a Phone Screen Interview & Best Questions to Ask
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2025

Learn how to conduct a phone screen interview and what phone interview questions to ask a candidate.

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What Is Recruitment?
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2025

Effective recruiting strategies can improve your workforce and save you money. Learn what the recruitment process is and how to conduct it.

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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | December 10, 2025

How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.

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First Time Hiring? Your Complete Checklist for Getting It Right
By Adam Uzialko | December 05, 2025

Hiring your first employee is a critical step. Do it right by setting a budget, complying with labor regulations, and conducting a thorough interview process.

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Why In-House and Freelance Web Developers Are Both Ideal for Small Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | December 01, 2025

See the pros and cons of hiring freelance web developers versus having them on staff and find out how to decide which is best for your business.

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Up in Smoke: Should Businesses Still Drug Test for Marijuana?
By Skye Schooley | December 01, 2025

Amid increased legalization, the debate on whether to still drug test employees for weed use is complicated. See the pros and cons here.

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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | November 24, 2025

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | November 07, 2025

Small businesses can hire quality employees on tight budgets by using free job boards, promoting internally, hiring versatile workers, and leveraging referrals.

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How to Find Employees: Guide to Job Posting Sites and Hiring Platforms
By Adam Uzialko | October 27, 2025

The best ways to find employees include job boards like ZipRecruiter and LinkedIn, employee referrals and resume databases, and building a talent pipeline.

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Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Mark Fairlie | October 01, 2025

Finding good help can be hard these days, especially in the development and engineering world. These sites can help you hire a freelance developer.

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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025

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

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What You Should Know About Noncompete Agreements
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025

Learn how a noncompete agreement works and how to include one in your company policies.

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The Best Sites for Freelance Services
By Max Freedman | September 22, 2025

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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How to Hire and Staff for Your Business
By Chad Brooks | September 18, 2025

Learn strategies and techniques for hiring employees as you build up a staff for your small business.

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Employee Versus Independent Contractor: Which Should You Hire?
By Skye Schooley | September 17, 2025

Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.

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17 Things to Look for When Hiring Freelancers
By Miranda Fraraccio | September 15, 2025

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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What Interview Questions to Ask Candidates for Human Resources Jobs
By Skye Schooley | September 15, 2025

Hiring a good HR manager for your business starts with asking the right questions. Check out a list of the best interview questions for HR.

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Despite Labor Shortages, New Graduates Face 90% Rejection Rate in Job Hunt
By Ryan McGonagill | September 02, 2025

Business.com interns applied to 300+ jobs but got no offers; many applications were ignored. In-office roles got more interest than remote ones.

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Background Checks: Can You DIY?
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2025

Learn how to run a personal background check, what to look for and how it can help you avoid surprises during your job search.

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Resume Fraud: The Shocking Cost of Who You May Be Hiring
By Skye Schooley | August 11, 2025

Find out what resume fraud is, how it may impact your small business, and how to spot it.