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Discover everything you need to know about managing, motivating, and retaining employees. Get expert HR advice, resources, and actionable solutions.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software of 2024
By Andrew Martins | March 26, 2024

Looking for the best employee scheduling software? We've reviewed the best and cheapest programs.

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Beyond the Clock: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees
By Skye Schooley | March 25, 2024

Learn the links between highly motivated employees and high employee engagement – and how both can benefit your business.

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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2024
By Skye Schooley | March 21, 2024

Human resource outsourcing services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best HROs available for your small business.

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What to Know About Bereavement Leave
By Skye Schooley | March 15, 2024

Create a bereavement leave policy that follows these laws and best practices.

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A Good Investment: How Keeping Employees Happy Benefits Business
By Skye Schooley | March 14, 2024

Happy employees can benefit your business in many ways. Here are five strategies to keep them happy.

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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | March 12, 2024

Your body language defines your persona. These nonverbal cues can crush your chances of success.

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How to Effectively Implement Employee Monitoring Software
By Aigerim Berzinya | March 12, 2024

Employee monitoring software, when used in a transparent manner, can help your business. Learn how to implement it properly.

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How Offering Professional Development Opportunities to Employees Helps Your Small Business
By Matt D’Angelo | March 06, 2024

Learn how offering professional development programs for your employees will benefit both your workforce and your business.

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7 Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | March 04, 2024

Follow these tips to deal with conflict at work more effectively.

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Oh No You Didn’t! 4 Tips for Preventing Employee Accounting Fraud
By Dachondra Cason | March 01, 2024

Employee accounting fraud is a possibility for any business. Learn how to prevent and mitigate employee fraud with these tips.

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10 Ways to Stop Absenteeism in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | February 22, 2024

Learn what absenteeism is and how to prevent it in the workplace.

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Employee Performance Goals and Metrics: Performance Goals Examples
By Skye Schooley | February 14, 2024

Setting employee performance goals is an important job for managers. Learn how to set performance goals and why they're important, and view specific examples.

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The Small Business Guide to SIMPLE IRAs
By Max Freedman | February 14, 2024

SIMPLE IRAs are an excellent retirement benefit option for small businesses to present to employees. Learn how SIMPLE IRAs work and what you need to know.

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Supporting Bereaved Employees
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024

Remember CARE

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Companywide Ketamine Retreats Are Silicon Valley’s Latest Perk
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024

Giving new meaning to “work trip.”

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What Is a Department of Transportation (DOT) Background Check?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | February 14, 2024

Learn about DOT background checks, which are designed to assess the driving records of operators of commercial vehicles (large trucks, buses, etc.).

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What Is a Merit Pay Increase?
By Julie Thompson | February 13, 2024

Merit increases can help boost productivity and retain valuable employees, but you need to know the benefits and pitfalls of the policy.

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Onboarding vs. Orientation: What’s the Difference?
By Sean Peek | February 08, 2024

Onboarding and orientation are processes HR departments undertake after hiring an employee. Learn what these processes entail and how to conduct both.

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Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
By Skye Schooley | February 08, 2024

Learn how an employee assistance program can help employers and their employees, the requirements of an EAP, how to implement one and more.

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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By Skye Schooley | February 02, 2024

Though same-sex marriage is legal, domestic partner benefit laws vary. Learn the pros and cons of extending benefits to your employees' domestic partners.

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Support Employees’ Child Care Needs With a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
By Jane Genova | February 02, 2024

A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) helps employees with child care and reduces tax liability. Learn if you should offer a dependent care FSA.

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What Are the Benefits of a Section 125 Plan?
By Max Freedman | February 02, 2024

With the tax savings it offers, a Section 125 plan can be a nice addition to a benefits package. Here are the pros and cons of these plans.

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ADP TotalSource Review: HR Outsourcing and PEO
By Skye Schooley | January 31, 2024

ADP is a popular HR service provider that handles benefits, payroll, compliance and more. Learn why ADP is the best PEO/HRO for benefits administration.

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Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | January 25, 2024

Paychex offers extensive, in-depth PEO services in benefits administration, risk management, human resources and payroll. This national company operates in all 50 states and offers fully up-to-date...

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Why You Should Pay Your Employees to Stop Working for You
By Skye Schooley | January 23, 2024

Learn what voluntary severance is and when you should offer it.

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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | January 23, 2024

Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.

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Are Employees More Productive Working From Home?
By Baruch Silvermann | January 17, 2024

Historically, traditional job roles were shackled to the office, but are we more productive at home? See data and learn how to improve remote productivity.

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Turning the Ship Around: A Guide to Changing Workplace Culture
By Jennifer Dublino | January 10, 2024

A negative workplace culture leads to turnover and low productivity. Learn tips for overcoming workplace obstacles and changing your workplace culture.