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Apologies From Around the World
By Skye Schooley | July 08, 2024

Every country has its own customs for offering an apology. Here's how to make amends according to different international customs.

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How to Use Variable Pay in Your Small Business
By Max Freedman | July 08, 2024

Variable pay can incentivize your employees, establish your competitive advantage in hiring, and help you hit your revenue targets. Here's how to use it.

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Fearless Feedback: 6 Steps to Successful Constructive Criticism
By Adryan Corcione | July 05, 2024

Constructive criticism can be difficult to give, but it's necessary to correct issues in the workplace. Here's how to do it professionally and effectively.

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What Is a Pareto Analysis?
By Sean Peek | June 28, 2024

The Pareto analysis, also known as the 80/20 rule, is useful when many decisions need to be made. Learn how to conduct one for your business.

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What Is Agile Scrum Methodology?
By Sean Peek | June 24, 2024

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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8 Employee Training Tactics That Actually Work
By Nicole Fallon | June 06, 2024

These eight training tactics help create an engaging and successful employee training program.

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The Importance of Completing an FLSA Compliance Self-Audit
By Marisa Sanfilippo | June 06, 2024

Discover how a FLSA self-audit could save your business from being fined $2,000 per employee.

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How to Create a Stress-Free Work Environment
By Jennifer Post | June 03, 2024

Work causes stress for many people, impacting productivity and turnover. Learn how to reduce stress in the workplace and make healthier choices.

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20 Ways to Boost Your Productivity
By Matt D’Angelo | June 03, 2024

Want a few simple, low-tech ways to boost your productivity in the office? Here are 20 actions you can take to boost your focus and get more done.

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Facing the Gender Gap in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | May 30, 2024

Despite significant progress, the workplace gender gap still exists. Learn some strategies to help close it.

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How to Monitor Hard Braking and Acceleration
By Max Freedman | May 17, 2024

Tools available in GPS fleet management software make it easier to identify and reduce hard driving in your fleet.

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Are Remote Employees Better Workers?
By Casey Conway | May 17, 2024

Allowing employees to work remotely can increase productivity, but remote work policies are essential. Learn how remote work can benefit your business.

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How to Support an LGBTQ+ Employee Coming Out in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | May 08, 2024

Support your LGBTQ employees by creating an inclusive work environment.

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Techniques and Tools to Help You Make Business Decisions
By Siri Hedreen | May 07, 2024

To make the best decisions for your business, use some of these techniques and tools that bring more data and less bias to the process.

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What Is Market Intelligence?
By Jamie Johnson | May 07, 2024

This guide explains the concept of market intelligence and offers tips on how to use it for your small business.

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What Is a Decision Tree?
By Sammi Caramela | May 07, 2024

Decision trees are flowchart graphs or diagrams that explore all potential decisions and their possible outcomes. Learn how to make and use one.

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5 Work-From-Home Issues Your Telecommuting Policy Should Address
By Matt D’Angelo | May 06, 2024

How can you take advantage of the benefits of working from home while mitigating the cybersecurity risks? You need to develop a telecommuting policy.

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Can Creativity Be Learned?
By Sammi Caramela | May 01, 2024

Creativity tends to be viewed as an unattainable trait only artistic people have, but with these tips, you can quickly increase your creativity.

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What Team Building Is and How to Achieve It
By Sammi Caramela | May 01, 2024

Learn how to improve your team-building process to benefit your business.

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What Is a PEST Analysis?
By Mark Fairlie | May 01, 2024

Use a PEST analysis to see the bigger picture when making decisions for your business.

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The Problem of Presenteeism: Employees Coming to Work Sick Costs Businesses
By Adam Uzialko | April 11, 2024

When employees come to work sick, it puts the whole company at risk and costs businesses money. Learn to discourage presenteeism in a post-pandemic world.

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18 Creative Ways to Show Employee Appreciation
By Bennett Conlin | April 11, 2024

This guide offers tips for showing employees that you appreciate their work to boost morale, retention rates and productivity.

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Leadership Language: Why Your Word Choices Matter
By Nicole Fallon | April 08, 2024

The language you use as a leader has an enormous impact on your team. Learn how to frame tricky conversations to maintain a positive work environment.

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10 Distractions That Kill Workplace Productivity
By Brandi Calero-Holmes | April 05, 2024

Distractions like smartphones, social media and email disrupt work productivity. Learn to minimize distractions and boost workplace productivity.

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How to Keep Remote Workers Engaged in a Virtual Team
By Sammi Caramela | April 03, 2024

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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Essential Negotiation Tips to Close the Deal
By Brandi Calero-Holmes | April 02, 2024

Business negotiations are inevitable for professionals and business owners. Learn what to do and what not to do when negotiating a deal, raise and more.

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Most Consumers Want Sustainable Products and Packaging
By Andrew Martins | March 28, 2024

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

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How You May Be Alienating Your Employees (and How to Stop)
By Max Freedman | March 22, 2024

Employers can take an active role in eliminating workplace alienation by updating their team, encouraging employees, and helping set career goals.

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What Is the ELD Mandate?
By Matt D’Angelo | March 14, 2024

The ELD mandate is a federal law that requires electronic logging devices be installed in commercial vehicles. Learn if it applies to your business.

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Stressed Out! Unrealistic Expectations Put the Pressure on Workers
By Marisa Sanfilippo | February 28, 2024

This article explains why placing excessive stress on employees can ultimately damage your business's productivity and, in turn, its bottom line.