Hire “Jacks” (and “Jills”)
Sometimes you need to hire a specialist already trained in a single narrow task. But for most of us, we’d do far better hiring someone who has proven from past experience to be a “jack of all trades”...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Breaking Employee Break Laws
All work and no play makes for… a zombie workforce. It’s pretty much common sense that everyone needs breaks. But what are employee break laws and how can you avoid getting into trouble? The...
View ArticleHow to Make Employee Surveys Less Annoying
The employee survey process is, historically, annoying. Employees might answer 80 questions on an online survey that takes almost an hour, they hit “submit,” and when they get a 404 page, they’re stuck...
View ArticleHow to Hire the Right Employees for Your Business
In today’s post-recession economic climate, many companies are growing and on the hunt for new talent. This is obviously great news. However, for some small and medium-sized enterprises, hiring staff...
View Article5 Secrets of Employee Retention for Small Business
Great employees are the lifeblood of any small business. However, as the job market accelerates, even happy workers may be tempted to explore whether the grass is greener at another company. Losing...
View ArticleLet Your Benefits Tell Your Story
Let your benefits tell your story. What does that mean? Most prospects and customers have no idea what your company’s mission statement or tagline is but they definitely know how they felt when they...
View ArticleEmployees vs. Contractors: What’s the Difference?
Picture this: You’re a successful small business owner with a growing venture. You’ve reached the point where you simply can no longer handle everything on your to-do list each day. You’re now ready to...
View ArticleDitching the Performance Review: Another Look
There is no doubt the performance planning and review process in most organizations is broken. Too often, it’s a meaningless annual exercise of managers and their people filling out forms, having “the...
View ArticleWhat Retirement Plans Can I Choose as a Small Business Owner?
As a self-employed small business owner or independent contractor, you’re likely so focused on the present. Every minute of every day, your mind is on making money to make a living for yourself and...
View ArticleHire for Talent, Rent for Experience
Want the best way to create your core competency quickly and inexpensively? Think like a startup, with little resources, a limited window of time, and few dollars to spend on expensive experts. This...
View ArticleHow to Identify Amazing Talent for Your Small Business
One of the most difficult things to find for a company is a good employee. And this is even more difficult and important for a small business, where one core employee who is not doing his or her job...
View ArticleThe Definitive Guide to Interviewing Candidates
While all company departments are important for success, the hiring department truly is the tip of the spear. Employee turnover continues to challenge businesses large and small and the next generation...
View Article5 Things to Look Out for When Evaluating Resumes
As you hire more employees for your small business, your business will pick up speed toward growth and success. A dedicated, loyal employee is worth their weight in gold, so it’s definitely worth the...
View ArticleOffering Workers Remote Access Benefits Everyone
Remote working and flexible schedule opportunities have been popular within the tech industry for many years, but an increasing number of employers in various other industries are beginning to realize...
View ArticleAlarmed by Employee Attrition? Here’s Why They Leave
An employee may seem content on the surface, but may actually be actively seeking a new job. This kind of scenario is very common in the workplace, and it often leads to disgruntled managers having to...
View ArticleOnboarding for a New Job Role
You’ve done it! You identified a need for a new role at your company, created the job description, went through the hiring process, and found the perfect candidate to step into the role. Your work is...
View ArticleHow to Streamline the HR Process Using Technology
There can be no doubt that over the last two decades, technology has entirely changed the way that most companies do business. Indeed, most firms would struggle to continue operating if their...
View ArticleHow to Prepare Yourself for the Cost of Employees
You’ve run the numbers and you know how much you can pay your new hire — but did you know that standard wages and salaries only represent approximately 70% of the total costs of compensation for each...
View Article3 Interview Questions Small Businesses Need to Start Asking Candidates
What was one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses in 2017? According to a report from the 2017 American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor, it isn’t keeping current business nor is it...
View ArticleWhat if Your Small Business Doesn’t Have an HR Department?
Every small business owner is familiar with pouring over business-related advice, only to find out that it’s applicable only to larger businesses or transnational corporations. The business world is...
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