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What to Do When Your Best Employee Quits
By Tejas Vemparala | January 03, 2024

When an outstanding worker quits, it can impact the entire organization. Here are the steps your business should take to keep productivity high.

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How to Manage and Improve Employee Retention
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 03, 2024

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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What is a SWOT Analysis? (And When To Use It)
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024

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

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Working on Memorial Day: How to Make It Better for Your Team
By Max Freedman | January 03, 2024

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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16 Cool Job Perks That Keep Employees Happy
By Katharine Paljug | January 03, 2024

Looking to institute some cool job perks to keep your employees happy and productive? Consider these 16 benefits to offer your employees.

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What Is Holiday Pay?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 03, 2024

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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How to Create a Stress-Free Work Environment
By Jennifer Post | January 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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What Is a Timesheet?
By Max Freedman | January 02, 2024

Time sheets track how many hours your employees spend working on-site or remotely. Learn how time sheets work and how they benefit businesses.

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12 Cool Careers for History Buffs
By Stella Morrison | December 20, 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 | December 20, 2023

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

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What Is Agile Scrum Methodology?
By Sean Peek | December 20, 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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Productivity Rising Among Employees Who Work From Home
By Sammi Caramela | December 20, 2023

Work-from-home productivity is often higher than in-office rates. Here is how to make your team effective no matter where they work.

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The Benefits of Empowering Your Customer Service Team
By Marisa Sanfilippo | December 20, 2023

This guide explains how managers can empower their customer service teams to drive customer satisfaction and lead to repeat business.

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How to Prepare for an ICE Raid on Your Workplace
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023

ICE raids can be stressful, but you and your employees have certain rights while ICE is on your premises. Learn how to prepare for an ICE raid.

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7 Project Management Styles
By Max Freedman | December 13, 2023

There are several project management styles, and the one that’s best for you will depend on both your team and the scope of the project.

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Human Relations Movement: How It Changed Management
By Max Freedman | December 12, 2023

The human relations movement was a crucial shift in management history. Learn about this management philosophy and how it changed personnel management.

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PEO vs. ASO: What Should You Choose?
By Max Freedman | December 12, 2023

PEOs and ASOs allow businesses to outsource their HR services, but they operate very differently. Read more to find out which is best for your business.

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5 Highly Effective Words for Business Meetings
By Adam Uzialko | December 08, 2023

This guide identifies effective words to use in business meetings, as well as ineffective buzzwords that make people tune out or roll their eyes.

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What Is Gamification?
By Gem Siocon | December 01, 2023

Gamification uses gameplay to encourage user engagement. Learn how gamification works and how to find innovative ways to use the process in your business.

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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 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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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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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.