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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.
Max Freedman
Max Freedman
Should You Hire At-Will Employees?
At-will employment is a common arrangement that has pros and cons for employers and employees.
Julie Ross
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.
Adam Uzialko
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.
Max Freedman
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.
Julie Ross
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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Skye Schooley

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Going Global: How to Expand Your Business Internationally
By Tom Anziano | November 22, 2023

International expansion is a wide-ranging decision that must be weighed carefully. Learn the steps, research and considerations involved in going global.

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How Paid Leave Policies Can Help Small Businesses
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 21, 2023

Paid leave policies let employees take time off work for approved reasons. Learn how paid leave policies can boost workplace engagement and productivity.

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How to Keep Remote Workers Engaged in a Virtual Team
By Sammi Caramela | November 21, 2023

Learn how your business can keep remote employees more connected by using strategies such as virtual get-togethers and nurturing personal relationships.

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How to Create a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Jennifer Post | November 21, 2023

A streamlined workspace can boost productivity. Learn how to create a workspace that improves productivity whether you have a traditional or remote office.

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Small Business Guide to Paying Holiday Bonuses
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 21, 2023

Holiday bonuses can be a great way to show employees you care while boosting productivity and engagement. Learn more about how to give holiday bonuses.

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Happy, Loyal Employees Need to Feel Trusted at Work
By Jocelyn Pollock | November 20, 2023

Trust is key to a workplace culture of top-performing employees who stay. Learn why trusted employees are happier and how to build trust in the workplace.

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10 Ways Human Resources Will Continue to Change
By Cailin Potami | November 20, 2023

Human resources departments must respond to social, economic and technological factors. Learn 10 ways human resources will pivot and change.

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How to Reduce Your Business Tax Liability
By Katharine Paljug | November 20, 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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In-House vs. Outsourcing: How to Decide What’s Right for Your Business
By Bennett Conlin | November 20, 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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7 Labor Laws You Might Be Breaking
By Nicole Fallon | November 20, 2023

It is important to know what labor laws apply to your business and to ensure you comply with them. Here are seven mandates you may be overlooking.

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12 Secrets to Keeping Employees Happy Without a Raise
By Simone Johnson | November 20, 2023

Happy employees are more motivated and productive, but raises aren't the only path to happiness. Learn 12 other ways to improve your employees' experience.

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5 Ways to Keep Employees Engaged During the Holidays
By Leslie Pankowski | November 20, 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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Should You Offer Floating Holidays?
By Skye Schooley | November 20, 2023

Floating holidays are paid days off employees can take any time during the year. Learn how implementing a floating holiday policy can benefit your business.

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What Is a Compressed Work Schedule and Should You Offer It?
By Stella Morrison | November 20, 2023

A compressed work schedule lets employees work a 40-hour week in fewer days than the usual five, possibly increasing productivity. Learn how it works.

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Disrespectful Employees? How to Fix a Toxic Workplace
By Max Freedman | November 20, 2023

Employees who are disrespectful toward co-workers may be unaware they're fostering a toxic workplace. Learn how to address disrespectful employee behavior.

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Most Consumers Want Sustainable Products and Packaging
By Andrew Martins | November 13, 2023

Consumers are getting wiser about the products they use, the accompanying packaging and the overall impact on the environment.

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Creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training Program
By Tom Anziano | November 13, 2023

Diversity, equity and inclusion training can make your workplace more diverse and equal. Learn what DE&I programs entail and how to ensure they succeed.

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12 Cool Careers for History Buffs
By Stella Morrison | November 13, 2023

Here are unique, history-inspired career paths you can take instead of going into teaching or academia. Many intersect with the business world.

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What Is Statistical Analysis?
By Jeremy Bender | November 13, 2023

Find out how you can use statistical analysis to organize your data and make better decisions for your business.

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Entrepreneurs Answer the Question ‘Why Is Innovation Important?’
By Chad Brooks | November 13, 2023

New products and improvements to products are innovations. Learn the five innovation types and how to tap into innovation's power and potential. 

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What Is Agile Scrum Methodology?
By Sean Peek | November 13, 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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Top Companies Embracing Clean Energy in 2023
By Max Freedman | November 10, 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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Management Theories Every Small Business Owner Should Know
By Tejas Vemparala | November 10, 2023

As a business grows, understanding the type of manager you want to be is crucial. Learn about management theories and how to implement a management style.

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What Is Holiday Pay?
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 10, 2023

Holiday pay is the compensation workers receive for working (or not working) on a holiday. Learn how to create a holiday pay policy and the benefits of having one.

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The Definition of Independent Contractor Is About To Change
By Bassam Kaado | November 08, 2023

The new Department of Labor proposal can determine what classifies an independent contractor from an employee, impacting the current workforce.

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How Should You Communicate Layoffs? The Answer Isn’t So Clear
By Shayna Waltower | November 08, 2023

Communicating layoffs to your team is challenging. Learn tips for delivering the news with empathy and professionalism and supporting laid-off employees.

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PR Crisis? 6 Steps to Help Navigate the Storm
By Sammi Caramela | November 08, 2023

A PR crisis won’t go away if you ignore it, and it can explode quickly if it's not managed proactively. Here are six tips to help limit damage to your brand.

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How Leaders Determine Workplace Ethics
By Tom Anziano | November 08, 2023

Leaders shape the workplace ethics needed for business success. Learn ways to establish strong workplace ethics and how to deal with unethical behavior.

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Challenges Faced by Women Entrepreneurs — Plus, Some of the Most Successful Women to Follow
By Adam Uzialko | November 08, 2023

Entrepreneurial leaders share insights on difficulties they have faced as women in their field and how they overcame them.

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How to Maintain HR Compliance
By Skye Schooley | November 08, 2023

Businesses must maintain HR compliance to avoid penalties, fees or legal action. Learn about HR compliance tasks and tips for staying HR compliant.