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How Does 401(k) Matching Work for Employers?
Offering a 401(k) matching program as part of your employee retirement plan can be a helpful incentive for attracting top employees to your business.
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Should You Hire At-Will Employees?
At-will employment is a common arrangement that has pros and cons for employers and employees.
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Julie Ross
Guide to Developing a Training Program for New Employees
Training is necessary for new employees to start off on the right foot. Here's what should go into your new-hire training plan.
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Adam Uzialko
Outsourcing the HR Function: How and When to Outsource Human Resources to a Third Party
Should you outsource HR or keep this function in-house? Here's what to consider.
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Max Freedman
New-Hire Surveys: 32 Questions to Ask
New-hire surveys help ensure that employees get off on the right foot and that future new hires have similarly positive experiences.
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Julie Ross
Differences Between a Furlough and a Layoff
Learn what furloughs and layoffs are to determine which staff-reduction option is best for your business.
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Working on Memorial Day: How to Make It Better for Your Team
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Few employees want to work on Memorial Day and other holidays, but sometimes it's unavoidable. Learn how to make it a better workday for your team.

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How to Reduce Your Business Tax Liability
By Katharine Paljug | May 19, 2023

Paying taxes is never fun, but there are steps you can take to reduce your business' tax liability. See our tips and answers to common tax questions.

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Can Employers Reimburse Employees for Health Insurance?
By Patrick Proctor | May 18, 2023

Employers can reimburse employees for healthcare costs via a health reimbursement arrangement and other methods. Learn the rules and laws you must follow.

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How to Manage and Improve Employee Retention
By Donna Fuscaldo | May 17, 2023

Employer turnover is costly, so retention is crucial for businesses. Learn strategies to improve your employee retention rate and make your team happier.

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How to Do a Competitive Analysis
By Mark Fairlie | May 12, 2023

Learn how to perform a competitive analysis to see where your business is performing well, where it can improve and how to capture a bigger market share.

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How to Encourage Employees to Pursue Professional Development
By Tami Kamin Meyer | May 11, 2023

Ongoing professional development not only helps improve your employees’ skills, but also keeps them motivated to advance in their careers.

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What Is Project Resource Management?
By Sean Peek | May 03, 2023

Resource managers are responsible for allocating the appropriate resources to ensure a project is completed on time and within budget.

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What is a SWOT Analysis? (And When To Use It)
By Skye Schooley | May 03, 2023

Learn how to use a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis to make smarter business decisions.

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6 Leadership Weaknesses and How to Fix Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | May 02, 2023

These leadership weaknesses are common, but with a little bit of practice, you can improve your ability to lead your team.

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Workplace Incentives That Your Employees Want
By Ross Mudrick | May 02, 2023

Employee incentive programs boost morale and motivation. Learn the workplace incentives employees want and how offering incentives can help your business.

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In-House vs. Outsourcing: How to Decide What’s Right for Your Business
By Bennett Conlin | May 02, 2023

See the situations where it's better to outsource tasks to a third-party provider versus hiring full-time employees, and learn how to decide between them.

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Are Your Employees Working Multiple Jobs on the DL?
By Rebecca Neubauer | May 02, 2023

Employees are taking on more jobs to combat inflation, the rising cost of living, and job insecurity. Learn what overemployment means for your business.

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What Is Performance Management?
By Andrew Martins | May 01, 2023

Performance management is about understanding and motivating employees to perform effectively. Here is how you can get the best from your workers.

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What is a Gantt Chart?
By Business News Daily | April 28, 2023

This guide introduces Gantt Charts and explains how they're useful to businesses from a project management standpoint.

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By Business News Daily | April 28, 2023

Good bosses distinguish themselves with honesty, self-awareness, delegation and other skills. Learn the qualities you need to become a better boss.

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7 Project Management Styles
By Sean Peek | April 28, 2023

Which project management style is best for your team? Learn about seven different types and their pros and cons.

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Top Companies Embracing Clean Energy in 2023
By Max Freedman | April 28, 2023

Major companies are embracing clean energy. Learn who's on the 2022 Clean200 list and how you can follow their lead and financial patterns.

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How to Reduce Busy Work for Your Team
By Leslie Pankowski | April 28, 2023

Busy work is no fun. Here's how to eliminate nonessential work from your business.

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Managing Millennials in the Workplace
By Donna Fuscaldo | April 28, 2023

Millennials are a large and important part of the American workforce. Learn how to keep these important assets to your company.

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Are You a True Leader or Just a Boss?
By Skye Schooley | April 28, 2023

There are many key differences between a boss and a leader. Learn which qualities you need to lead your team effectively.

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3 Elements of Delegation All Managers Should Know
By Marisa Sanfilippo | April 28, 2023

Good leaders understand how to delegate without micromanaging. This information can make your team more effective at their jobs.

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What Is Agile Scrum Methodology?
By Sean Peek | April 28, 2023

Agile scrum methodology is a project management system whose goal is to deliver the highest value to stakeholders. Learn how to implement it.

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Retirement Savings Rules See Big Changes: What You Need to Know
By Max Freedman | April 28, 2023

Here’s how the SECURE 2.0 retirement savings legislation package passed in late 2022 benefits employees and employers ― and how employers must comply.

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5 Ways to Keep Employees Engaged During the Holidays
By Leslie Pankowski | April 28, 2023

The holidays can be a distracting time for the workplace. Learn how to create a positive atmosphere while keeping engagement high during the holidays.

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Communication Is Key to Genuine Employee Engagement
By Isaiah Atkins | April 28, 2023

Employees need clear communication to be fully engaged. Learn what comprises effective communication and how to improve communication with your team.

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5 Tips for Guiding Your Team Through a Rough Patch
By Sean Peek | April 28, 2023

All businesses face rough times eventually. Here’s how to lead your team through a challenge.

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A Culture of Ethical Behavior Is Essential to Business Success
By Sean Peek | April 28, 2023

Studies show business ethics is linked to success for most businesses. How can you create a culture of ethics in your small business?

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If You Listen Up, Your Employees Will Step Up
By Matt D’Angelo | April 28, 2023

Listening to employees and actively involving them in decision-making fosters productivity and initiative. Learn tips for an employee listening strategy.

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Creativity Is Not Innovation (But You Need Both)
By Sean Peek | April 28, 2023

Creativity may lead to innovation, but they’re not the same thing. This guide describes the difference between the two and the importance of each to a small business.

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Mileage Reimbursement: What You Need to Know
By Adam Uzialko | April 28, 2023

Here's what you need to know about mileage reimbursement to ensure you fulfill your legal obligations as an employer.