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Your ultimate guide to tips, tricks, and best practices for recruiting and onboarding new hires. Get expert advice and actionable solutions.

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How to Recruit New Employees
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2024

Effective recruiting strategies can improve your workforce and save you money. Learn what the recruitment process is and how to conduct it.

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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn’t Go to College?
By Jennifer Post | October 04, 2024

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.

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Why You Should Promote From Within Your Company
By Laura Spawn | October 03, 2024

Learn more about why it's beneficial for employers to promote from within the company

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Up in Smoke: Should Businesses Still Drug Test for Marijuana?
By Skye Schooley | September 26, 2024

Amid increased legalization, the debate on whether to still drug test employees for weed use is complicated. See the pros and cons here.

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Don’t Go It Alone: The Case for Hiring a Marketing Expert
By Jennifer Dublino | September 26, 2024

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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Background Checks: Can You DIY?
By Skye Schooley | September 24, 2024

Employers may run background checks on candidates. If you're wondering what a background check can reveal about you, run a personal background check.

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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | September 13, 2024

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.

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How to Handle a Bad Hire
By Skye Schooley | September 13, 2024

How much will a crummy employee set your business back? Find out here and get the steps to resolve the issue.

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Why In-House and Freelance Web Developers Are Both Ideal for Small Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | September 12, 2024

See the pros and cons of hiring freelance web developers versus having them on staff and find out how to decide which is best for your business.

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Finding Talented Freelancers: 12 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | September 11, 2024

Freelance workers help your company expand your team while keeping overhead to a minimum. Learn about 12 websites where you can find talented freelancers.

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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Bookkeeper
By Derek Gallimore | September 11, 2024

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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Hiring Smart: 10 Do’s and Don’ts for Hiring
By Evyatar Sagie | September 11, 2024

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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Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Mark Fairlie | August 23, 2024

Finding good help can be hard these days, especially in the development and engineering world. These sites can help you hire a freelance developer.

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Why Companies Are Choosing Freelancers Over Full-Time Employees
By Jennifer Dublino | August 23, 2024

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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How to Negotiate When Hiring Freelancers
By Bennett Conlin | August 23, 2024

If you need additional help but can’t afford to hire a full-time employee, working with a freelancer is a good option. Here’s how to negotiate fairly.

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17 Things to Look for When Hiring Freelancers
By Miranda Fraraccio | August 23, 2024

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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Small Business Guide to Hiring a Social Media Manager
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 23, 2024

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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Who Are You Hiring? The Shocking Cost of Resume Fraud
By Skye Schooley | August 21, 2024

Find out what resume fraud is, how it may impact your small business, and how to spot it.

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Why Hiring People With Disabilities Is Good for Business
By Jennifer Dublino | August 13, 2024

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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Screening Questions to Ask During a Phone Interview (+ Phone Interview Tips)
By Skye Schooley | July 24, 2024

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

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What You Should Know About Noncompete Agreements
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2024

Learn how a noncompete agreement works and how to include one in your company policies.

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Boo! The Scary Reality of Employee Ghosting
By Skye Schooley | July 01, 2024

Job seekers and employees are ghosting employers more than ever. Learn how to stop this trick from happening to you.

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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | July 01, 2024

Learn what gender bias looks like and how to avoid it in your hiring process.

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Comparing Candidates: Should You Hire Experienced Workers or Recent College Graduates?
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Why might hiring a recent college graduate be a better choice for your business than a seasoned professional? Here's a closer look at the options.

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10 HR Interview Questions for Employers
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Hiring a good HR manager for your business starts with asking the right questions. Check out a list of the best interview questions for HR.

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7 Signs It’s Time to Hire Your First HR Person
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

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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Why It’s Important New Hires Fit a Company’s Culture
By Andrew Martins | April 01, 2024

Business owners who want a cohesive workplace must ensure new hires fit the company culture. Learn why a cultural fit is vital and how to qualify people.

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How to Hire and Staff for Your Business
By Chad Brooks | March 18, 2024

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