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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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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | January 16, 2026

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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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Bookkeeper
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2026

Hiring a financial professional like a bookkeeper can help you save money and time. But it's crucial to understand the downsides as well as the upsides.

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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | January 16, 2026

Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.

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What Is a Department of Transportation Background Check?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 16, 2026

DOT background checks are mandatory for commercial drivers and include driving record reviews, drug/alcohol testing, employment verification and physical exams.

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What to Include in an Employment Contract
By Skye Schooley | January 15, 2026

Learn what an employment contract includes and the advantages and limitations of using one.

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What Is a Criminal Background Check?
By Patrick Proctor | January 15, 2026

This guide introduces the concept of criminal background checks and why employers might use one when recruiting and hiring new employees.

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Small Business Guide to Hiring a Social Media Manager
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 14, 2026

Are you considering hiring a social media manager for your business? Find out what to look for, where to find one and how much you should pay.

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Don’t Go It Alone: The Case for Hiring a Marketing Expert
By Jennifer Dublino | January 14, 2026

While entrepreneurs can do it all, they should leave digital marketing to the experts. Learn how a digital marketing expert can improve your bottom line.

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How to Conduct a Phone Screen Interview & Best Questions to Ask
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

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

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8 Hiring Challenges Facing Small Business Owners
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

Discover how your small business can overcome the many challenges associated with hiring.

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How to Hire Immigrant Workers for Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026

Small businesses have a lot to think about when dealing with immigration and foreign employees. Learn about visas, work authorization I-9 forms and more.

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7 Signs It’s Time to Hire Your First HR Person
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026

By hiring someone to handle HR in-house, small business owners can save time and increase confidence that their HR is being handled responsibly.

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7 Hiring Mistakes Small Businesses Make (And How to Avoid Them)
By Adam Uzialko | January 09, 2026

These common small business hiring mistakes can increase costs and negatively impact results. This guide explains how to avoid common SMB hiring pitfalls.

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Small Business Hiring Tips: Best Ways to Recruit Employees
By Evyatar Sagie | January 07, 2026

Finding the right employees is key to your business's success. Follow these tips to find workers who are a good fit for the organization and role.

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Indeed Alternatives for Recruiters & Talent Acquisition Specialists
By Amanda Hoffman | January 07, 2026

Discover the best Indeed alternatives for recruiters and talent acquisition pros. Compare features, pricing and platforms that offer more hiring power.

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17 Things to Look for When Hiring Freelancers
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 05, 2026

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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Background Checks: Can You DIY?
By Skye Schooley | January 05, 2026

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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How to Hire and Staff for Your Business
By Chad Brooks | January 02, 2026

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

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First Time Hiring? Your Complete Checklist for Getting It Right
By Adam Uzialko | January 02, 2026

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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The Best Sites for Freelance Services
By Max Freedman | January 02, 2026

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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Should You Hire Full-Time or Part-Time Employees?
By Mona Bushnell | December 19, 2025

If you're preparing to hire new employees, consider which roles require a full-time employee and which jobs might be best filled as part-time positions.

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Why Companies Are Choosing Freelancers Over Full-Time Employees
By Jennifer Dublino | December 19, 2025

More businesses are outsourcing project-based jobs to freelancers instead of hiring full-time staff. Learn the pros and cons of hiring freelancers.

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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.