Hiring
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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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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Interview Types: Your Complete Guide to Hiring Formats and Styles
By Skye Schooley | December 16, 2025
Learn about interview types, formats and styles to build an effective hiring process for your small business and boost quality of hire with confidence.
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Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Mark Fairlie | October 01, 2025
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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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025
Learn what gender bias looks like and how to avoid it in your hiring process.
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What You Should Know About Noncompete Agreements
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
Learn how a noncompete agreement works and how to include one in your company policies.
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Employee Versus Independent Contractor: Which Should You Hire?
By Skye Schooley | September 17, 2025
Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.
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What Interview Questions to Ask Candidates for Human Resources Jobs
By Skye Schooley | September 15, 2025
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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Despite Labor Shortages, New Graduates Face 90% Rejection Rate in Job Hunt
By Ryan McGonagill | September 02, 2025
Business.com interns applied to 300+ jobs but got no offers; many applications were ignored. In-office roles got more interest than remote ones.
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Resume Fraud: The Shocking Cost of Who You May Be Hiring
By Skye Schooley | August 11, 2025
Find out what resume fraud is, how it may impact your small business, and how to spot it.
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Job-seekers With Nonbinary Gender Pronouns on Their Resumes Are Less Likely To Be Contacted by Employers
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025
Nonbinary job seekers face bias as resumes with they/them pronouns get less interest from employers, despite most being Equal Opportunity Employers.
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Hustle: Why Every Hiring Team Needs a Stanley Sugarman
By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024
Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.
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Have conditions improved in the workplace for nonbinary professionals?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 17, 2024
Resumes with they/them pronouns get 8% less likely to be considered a good fit, with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from their identity.
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How to Handle a Bad Hire
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2024
Bad hires can cost thousands in lost productivity, morale damage and turnover. Common causes include rushed decisions, poor screening and bad culture fit.
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Physical Height Is a “Complex” Hiring Bias
By Ali Saleh | February 14, 2024
Don’t let your shorter workers get the short end of the stick.
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How to Fast-Track Productivity for New Hires
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024
Onboarding … on schedule.
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All the Rage: Telltale Signs of an Angry Applicant
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023
Learn more about what is driving employees to become angry job applicants.