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The Pros and Cons of Flexible Benefits
By Skye Schooley | October 30, 2023

Understand the pros and cons of flexible benefits so you can determine if they are right for your business.

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What Is a Department of Transportation (DOT) Background Check?
By Patrick Proctor | October 30, 2023

Department of Transportation background checks are required to be run before a commercial driver starts work for you. Here is how to conduct one.

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Support Employees’ Child Care Needs With a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
By Jane Genova | October 30, 2023

A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) helps employees with child care and reduces tax liability. Learn if you should offer a dependent care FSA.

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8 Tips for Building a Successful Remote Company
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2023

Remote companies provide significant benefits to employers and employees. Learn tips for building a successful remote company that runs like clockwork.

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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | October 24, 2023

Human capital management and its software is a great resource or tool for companies investing in their employees.

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5 Warning Signs You Need to Outsource Your HR
By Skye Schooley | October 17, 2023

Should you outsource your company's HR functions? Here are five signs that outsourcing HR may be your best strategy.

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Ooma Office Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 16, 2023

Ooma Office is an affordable on-premises VoIP phone system that is ideal for very small businesses. It might not have all of the features other systems offer, but it does have the ones very small...

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Nextiva Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 16, 2023

Nextiva is one of the best phone systems for businesses with multiple locations. It's a cloud-based VoIP system that can spread across several offices and stores yet still be managed from one central...

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8×8 Phone System Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 13, 2023

What makes 8x8 one of the best phone systems for small businesses is that it is hosted in the cloud and easy to use, has an assortment of valuable features, is affordably priced, and provides...

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Bambee HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 11, 2023

As an HRO solution with payroll software, Bambee is a great resource for tackling risk mitigation and other HR matters. See a detailed pricing breakdown.

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Gusto HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 11, 2023

Gusto is the ideal HR software for employers that want advanced payroll capabilities. Get a rundown of features and pricing.

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Bambee vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | October 11, 2023

If you're seeking HR software or a human resources outsourcing (HRO) partner, see how Bambee and Gusto compare when it comes to pricing, services and more.

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Understanding HR Reporting
By Patrick Proctor | October 11, 2023

Looking at key data points on your employees and workforce is a crucial task of any HR department. Here is how HR reporting can help.

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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | October 10, 2023

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.

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Boo! The Scary Reality of Employee Ghosting
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2023

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

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How to Take Away Perks Without Employees Hating You
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2023

If you need to eliminate some employee benefits, here’s how to do it without starting a staff rebellion.

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Up in Smoke: Should Businesses Still Drug Test for Marijuana?
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2023

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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Paychex Retirement Services Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | October 05, 2023

Paychex is a top choice for those who want to manage all their HR needs on one platform. It offers several employee retirement plans, dedicated support, and integrations with payroll and other HR...

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Zenefits HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 05, 2023

Zenefits by TriNet is a digital human resources (HR) solution for small and midsize businesses, and its features make it especially useful for startups.

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White Lotus Teaches Managers How Not to Deal With Problem Customers
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

A White Lotus guide to customer service

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How to Support Neurodiverse Workers
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

Create a positive work culture for all.

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Stand-Up Meetings: Fewer Chairs, Greater Efficiency
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023

Attendees prefer it, according to research, but there are caveats.

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When a Colleague Wastes Your Time in the Work Chat
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

How to deal with slacking on Slack.

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Why Limit Team Decisions to One Vote Per Person?
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023

Multivoting, a form of ranked choice in business settings, allows for more and better options.

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Millennials vs. Workplace Ageism
By Skye Schooley | October 03, 2023

Know your rights if you’re turning 40.

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How to Improve Conversations About Diversity at Your Business (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | October 03, 2023

“Coach, don’t cancel,” and strive to be a “good-ish” person, says DEI expert Kenji Yoshino.

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‘Hacks’ on Attracting New Audiences Without Throwing Out the Old
By Antonio Ferme | October 03, 2023

When it comes to the workplace, older doesn't always mean wiser.

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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.

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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Bookkeeper
By Derek Gallimore | October 02, 2023

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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Why HR’s Organizational Structure Matters
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2023

Ensuring your HR team is appropriately organized and structured is critical to your success. Here's more about the structure types and why they matter.