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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | September 05, 2023

Jury duty is a common cause of missed workdays. Learn how jury duty works, the employment laws that apply, and how to handle jury duty as an employer.

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Turning the Ship Around: A Guide to Changing Workplace Culture
By Jennifer Dublino | August 29, 2023

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

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What to Include in a Termination Letter
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2023

Check out these free templates to help you write an employee termination letter.

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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | August 17, 2023

Learn how employee data can help you better understand your workers and the best ways to manage them.

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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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The Best Employee Scheduling Software of 2023
By Andrew Martins | July 25, 2023

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

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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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What Are the Benefits of a Section 125 Plan?
By Max Freedman | July 12, 2023

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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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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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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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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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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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By Jennifer Post | May 01, 2023

Does your company fear giving power to its employees? Here are some of the benefits of granting them the freedom to contribute to company culture.

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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | April 17, 2023

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

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How to Foster a Culture of Empowered Employees
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

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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5 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff’s Productivity
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2023

Need to keep a better eye on worker productivity? Here are five tools to tighten your employee tracking.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 07, 2023

Employee monitoring can backfire if you hide it from your workers. Learn the reasons why you should tell your employees you're monitoring them.

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Are Piercings and Tattoos in the Workplace Still Taboo?
By Suzanne Lucas | April 03, 2023

With the changing workplace norms, do tattoos and piercings still hinder a career? Here's what you need to consider before getting piercings or tattoos.

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Onboarding vs. Orientation: What’s the Difference?
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

Onboarding and orientation are two separate and important processes to offer a new hire. Here are the differences between and benefits of the two.

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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work
By Chad Brooks | March 31, 2023

Some employees use some pretty creative excuses to get out of work. Here are some of the best excuses we've heard.

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Employer’s Guide to Disability Leave
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 29, 2023

Disability leave is an approved absence for employees. Business owners must understand disability leave, their responsibilities and who's covered.

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7 Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | March 27, 2023

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

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10 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement
By Skye Schooley | March 24, 2023

High employee engagement can benefit your business. Learn what tools and strategies to use to improve employee engagement within your organization.

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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Learn which types of employee compensation packages are best for your team.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated – Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

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

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What Is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 23, 2023

A business's paid time off (PTO) policy outlines employee time off regulations. Learn the three types of PTO policies and PTO policy best practices.

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How to Manage Risks and Maximize Rewards of Co-Employment
By Tania Fiero | March 23, 2023

Find out what co-employment is, how to choose a co-employer and how to manage the co-employment relationship to maximize the benefits.