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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for More of It in 2024
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 17, 2024

Gap insurance is supplemental health coverage paired with a high-deductible major medical plan. The goal is to help employees cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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Stranger Things: A Strong Company Culture Bakes In Employee Trust, Dude
By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024

Even though Argyle is spacey, his strong sense of camaraderie with another Surfer Boy Pizza worker saves the world.

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Don’t Scare Employees With This Employment TRAP
By Skye Schooley | September 09, 2024

Find out what training repayment agreement provisions (TRAPs) are, whether they're legal and their advantages for employers.

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2024

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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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | August 29, 2024

The relationship between your managers and your employees is key to maintaining a productive and happy workplace. Get relationship management tips.

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15 Reasons Employees Quit (and How to Prevent It)
By Sean Peek | August 29, 2024

Are you having a hard time retaining employees? It could be due to one (or more) of these top reasons. Find out the solutions here.

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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Wreaking Havoc in Your Business?
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2024

Learn how to spot toxic employees and develop strategies to ensure they don't ruin your business.

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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By Skye Schooley | August 16, 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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Soft Skills to Consider for Improved Employee Return on Investment
By Julie Thompson | August 15, 2024

If you want to boost productivity and profits, make sure your employees have these soft skills. You'll see a better return on investment if they do.

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Communicating Your Compensation Plan to Your Employees
By Kent Plunkett | August 12, 2024

An excerpt from Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works

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How to Foster a Culture of Empowered Employees
By Sean Peek | August 08, 2024

Create a work culture that allows employees to understand how their contribution is meaningful. Here are tips to help empower your workers.

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Pets in the Workplace: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?
By Skye Schooley | August 05, 2024

Some companies allow dogs, cats, birds and even reptiles in the office, but not all businesses can. Weigh the pros and cons of a pet-friendly office.

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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | July 30, 2024

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

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Being a Good Co-Worker Makes the Workplace Better
By Mark Fairlie | July 25, 2024

While business owners and managers are responsible for creating a great work environment, you can contribute by being a good co-worker. Learn how.

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What’s in a Name? How to Choose the Most Appropriate Job Title
By Skye Schooley | July 25, 2024

Learn how to pick great job titles for your employees, the common job titles and levels, and why job titles matter.

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5 Reasons Why Teamwork Is Crucial to Workplace Success
By Sean Peek | July 24, 2024

Follow these essential tips to boost your company's bottom line and overall communication through teamwork.

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Creating an Employee Benefits Package
By Skye Schooley | July 19, 2024

Offering employee benefits is necessary in today's competitive job market. Discover which employee benefits your business should provide.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software of 2024
By Andrew Martins | July 19, 2024

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

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Workplace Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What to Do When They Happen
By Mark Fairlie | July 12, 2024

Find out how to avoid workplace accidents and the best way to handle them if they do occur.

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7 Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2024

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

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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2024

If you need to cut business expenses, an alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | June 27, 2024

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.

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Is It Time to Fire Your Managers?
By Skye Schooley | June 27, 2024

Some businesses benefit from cutting managerial positions. Learn what a flat organizational structure is to see if it's right for your company.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated ― Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2024

Learn how to make your employees feel appreciated to improve their workplace satisfaction and performance.

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Employee Retention: What Does Your Turnover Rate Tell You?
By Joshua Stowers | June 26, 2024

Employee turnover is the voluntary or involuntary loss of an employee who leaves an open position that your business will need to fill. Learn how to track it.

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ADP TotalSource Review: HR Outsourcing and PEO
By Skye Schooley | June 24, 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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How to Reduce Sick Days by Encouraging a Healthy Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | June 18, 2024

When employees are out sick, everyone loses. Learn how to help your staff stay healthy and productive.

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6 Things You Should Know About Competition in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | May 16, 2024

When does friendly competition between co-workers turn toxic? Follow these strategies to manage your team's competitiveness and drive healthy motivation.

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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | May 16, 2024

Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.