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Employees

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

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Why Remote Work Makes Good Business Sense
By Julie Thompson | April 10, 2024

A flexible work schedule is valued by many employees. But it also benefits businesses, which save money on office space, utilities and more.

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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By Julie Thompson | April 10, 2024

Employee satisfaction is crucial to a motivated workplace. Here are some great ways to create a happy and productive work environment.

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3 Soft Skills to Consider for Improved Employee Return on Investment
By Julie Thompson | April 10, 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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5 Ways to Improve Transfer of Learning in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | April 08, 2024

Employees are more efficient when they transfer what they learned during training to their jobs. Learn how to improve your employee training program.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated ― Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | April 08, 2024

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

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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | April 05, 2024

Promoting existing employees can save onboarding time and costs while boosting morale. Learn how to identify the best candidates for a promotion.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software of 2024
By Andrew Martins | April 04, 2024

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

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Flick of a Switch: How Lighting Affects Productivity and Mood
By Sean Peek | April 04, 2024

Studies have shown that office lighting plays a major role in employee productivity. Is your lighting optimal for worker performance?

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 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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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | April 04, 2024

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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10 Ways Employee Monitoring Software Can Benefit Your Remote and In-Office Teams
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Learn whether employee monitoring software can benefit your business.

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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | April 04, 2024

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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Don’t Scare Employees With This Employment TRAP
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

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

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Papaya Global Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Papaya Global is an international PEO that allows businesses to onboard workers, administer benefits, and manage payroll across multiple countries.

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Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 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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ADP TotalSource Review: HR Outsourcing and PEO
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 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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11 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff’s Productivity
By Skye Schooley | April 03, 2024

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

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10 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement
By Skye Schooley | April 01, 2024

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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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | April 01, 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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6 Things You Should Know About Competition in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | April 01, 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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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.