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Fleet Health and Safety Compliance Best Practices
By David Gargaro | February 20, 2024

This guide describes the best practices for ensuring fleet health and complying with safety regulations at both the state and federal level.

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Driver Scorecards: Should You Implement Them?
By Max Freedman | February 16, 2024

Driver scorecards keep your fleet safe, fuel efficient and high performing while reducing wear and tear, accident expenses, and other costs.

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6 Ways to Improve Human Capital Management
By Matt D’Angelo | February 15, 2024

Human capital management (HCM) can seem like a vague concept but, as a small business owner, it’s important to understand.

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How Time and Attendance Software Improves Shift Planning
By Erin Donaghue | February 12, 2024

Time and attendance software reduces shift planning errors and lowers your labor costs – and it's often easy to use.

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Strategies for Successful Employee Transition
By Rebecka Green | January 30, 2024

Businesses must sometimes transition an employee into a role better for their talents and temperament. Learn how to shift workers into new roles smoothly.

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Here’s Why Your Business Needs a Termination Policy
By Donna Fuscaldo | January 30, 2024

A termination policy establishes rules and procedures for letting employees go. Learn how to develop a termination policy and what it should include.

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The Definition of Independent Contractor Is About To Change
By Bassam Kaado | January 24, 2024

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

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Time Clock Rounding Best Practices
By Max Freedman | January 22, 2024

Time clock rounding is legal if you round to certain fractions of an hour and don't unfairly diminish employee pay. Learn how time clock rounding works.

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Why Attitude Beats Aptitude When Hiring
By Max Freedman | January 19, 2024

Employees whom you hire for cultural fit may last longer at your business, according to research. Here’s how — and why — to act on this information.

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Caught on Video: Employees Behaving (Very) Badly
By Skye Schooley | January 17, 2024

These five companies wish they could recall videos that made them look very bad. Watch these employee mishaps, and learn how to handle negative attention.

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Nap Time? Sleeping at Work Boosts Productivity
By Sammi Caramela | January 17, 2024

Sleeping at work can be good for business, even for remote workers. Here's how it enhances job performance.

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Small Business Guide to Paying Holiday Bonuses
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 17, 2024

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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Surprising Laws That May Apply to Your Small Business
By Adam Uzialko | January 16, 2024

Learn some surprising laws and regulations that apply to small businesses, with tips to keep your company compliant.

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Finding the Balance Between Employee Travel and Customer Experience
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Business travel can improve the employee and customer experiences, but it can negatively impact your staff too. Learn how to strike the right balance.

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Bridge the Gap: Communicating With a Multigenerational Workforce
By Adam Uzialko | January 16, 2024

Communication style is one of the biggest distinctions among employees from different generations. Here's how to bridge the gap in your organization.

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Want to Keep Your Employees? Give Them Growth Opportunities
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Employees value a clear career path over all else.

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Do You Have to Pay Employees for Jury Duty?
By Patrick Proctor | January 16, 2024

Employers must manage employee jury duty leave. Familiarize yourself with the laws surrounding jury duty pay to ensure you meet your legal obligations.

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The Best Dog-Friendly Companies of 2024
By Casey Conway | January 12, 2024

Businesses with dog-friendly work policies offer an appealing job perk. Learn the pros and cons of pets at work and how to make your company dog-friendly.

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The Benefits of Performance Management Software
By Andrew Martins | January 12, 2024

Performance management software helps determine which employees are performing better than others so you can make informed staffing decisions.

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Working Overtime? Longer Hours Won’t Make You More Productive
By Max Freedman | January 10, 2024

While overtime may seem like a productivity booster, studies say otherwise. Learn how overtime affects productivity and how the U.S. compares globally.

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8 Ways Employees Steal Time
By Adam Uzialko | January 10, 2024

Employees may steal time from your business, sometimes without realizing it. Learn how time theft occurs and how to enforce time and attendance policies.

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How Should You Communicate Layoffs? The Answer Isn’t So Clear
By Shayna Waltower | January 09, 2024

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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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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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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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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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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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.