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8 Soft Skills to Consider for Improved Employee Return on Investment

By Julie Thompson | January 28, 2026

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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DEI Initiative Examples: 10 Ways Companies Improve Diversity and Inclusion

By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

Is your company's diversity and inclusion strategy enough? Check out these companies that have made real changes.

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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

If you need to cut business expenses, an alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.

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How to Foster a Culture of Empowered Employees

By Sean Peek | January 27, 2026

Create a work culture that allows employees to understand how their contributions are meaningful. Here are tips to help empower your workers.

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Best Productivity Methods to Transform Your Small Business Operations

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Top productivity methods include the Pomodoro Technique’s “sprints”, Getting Things Done by David Allen, the Eisenhower Matrix and Personal Kanban boards.

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360 Feedback: A Complete Guide to Multi-Source Performance Development

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Learn what 360 degree feedback is and how to implement it effectively in small businesses. Complete guide with examples, templates, and best practices.

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360 Feedback Tools

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Compare the best 360 feedback tools for SMBs. Get pricing, features, and a 30-day rollout plan to launch your first multi-rater feedback cycle.

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6 Steps to Improve Your Organization’s Performance

By Jennifer Dublino | January 26, 2026

Continuous improvement is crucial for businesses. Learn the types of organizational improvements and 6 strategies for improving organizational performance.

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Pets Go to Work: How to Create a Pet Policy for Your Office

By Julie Thompson | January 26, 2026

Pets in the workplace may boost productivity and motivation. Create a pet policy that accommodates pet owners and alleviates other employees' concerns.

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Ways to Prepare for a Gen Z Workplace

By Tom Anziano | January 26, 2026

Find out what Gen Z workers expect and how to best prepare your workplace.

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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers

By Jennifer Dublino | January 26, 2026

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees are often more productive.

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What to Include in a Termination Letter

By Skye Schooley | January 26, 2026

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

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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity

By Katharine Paljug | January 26, 2026

Your workspace design can boost productivity and efficiency. Learn effective workplace design tips and how workplace design affects productivity.

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What Is Disciplinary Action?

By Sean Peek | January 26, 2026

Disciplinary action is a corrective measure in response to an employee's misconduct or poor performance. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.

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Is Your Office Space Making You Depressed? How Environment Affects Productivity

By Julie Thompson | January 23, 2026

Your office environment can cause stress and depression. Learn five ways to make your office space healthier and more effective.

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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace

By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

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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How to Identify a True Leader

By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

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

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Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)

By Skye Schooley | January 22, 2026

Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.

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6 Signs It’s Time to Terminate an Employee

By Jamie Johnson | January 21, 2026

Terminating employees can be difficult. Learn six signs that it's time to fire an employee and understand best practices in the firing process.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement

By Kaytlyn Smith | January 20, 2026

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter

By Mark Fairlie | January 20, 2026

Technical jargon has its time and place, but studies show employees are turned off by office jargon. Learn the dos and don'ts of using business buzzwords.

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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings

By Julie Thompson | January 20, 2026

Online business meetings are a necessity in business today. Learn tips for more effective and productive online meetings without glitches and distractions.

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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale

By Sean Peek | January 20, 2026

Build a sales team by hiring for cultural fit, providing CRM tools, setting measurable KPIs, and creating systems that support scalable growth and retention.

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What Do Millennials Want in a Modern Leader?

By Jennifer Post | January 16, 2026

Millennials comprise a significant portion of today's workforce. Learn the modern leadership styles they value and the traits of millennial leaders.

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The Importance of Employee Data

By Nicole Fallon | January 16, 2026

Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.

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How to Motivate Employees: Proven Tips for Building Engagement

By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2026

Learn how to avoid employee turnover and burnout by inspiring your employees to make their goals while improving company culture.

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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits

By Miranda Fraraccio | January 16, 2026

When an employee exits your company, their benefits must be terminated accurately. Here's how to end your ex-employee's benefits.

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6 Lessons in Corporate Ethics From the GM Recall

By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026

GM's 2014 ignition switch recall cost over $1.7 billion and was linked to 124 deaths. The company knew about the defect for more than a decade before acting.

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15 Benefits and Perks That Will Keep Your Remote Employees Happy

By Jennifer Dublino | January 15, 2026

An attractive benefits plan can help retain employees, lower turnover, and boost loyalty. Learn about 15 benefits and perks to offer your remote employees.

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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job

By Skye Schooley | January 15, 2026

The key to productivity may actually be allowing workers to sleep during the day. Learn about incorporating nap time into your workplace.

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