Are Employee Side Hustles a Problem?

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Opinions are mixed as to whether an employee’s side hustle is a problem for you as their employer.  As a business owner, you want your employees to be focused on their work. That said, some of the most productive employees are those that also have side hustles. How do you balance your need for optimal […]

How to Protect Your Company During the Hiring Process

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Hiring someone is a complex process that does open your business up to different forms of liability.  Of course, your first objective is to choose the person who will perform best in the role you want to fill. But there is more to safely hiring someone than simply interviewing them and bringing them on board.  […]

The Value that Interns Can Bring to Your Company  

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We understand the challenge of selecting a candidate for your new role and ensuring that they become a valuable employee.  It’s most employers’ goal to get more out of their employees and offer them more in turn. An internship program can be a powerful way to do that. When internships are done right and kept […]

5 Benefits of Using HR Software to Support Your Business

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HR software is a human resources tool designed for small business owners.  It works by automating many of the HR tasks during day-to-day operations: tasks from managing and updating employee information to creating reports for company data used for HR purposes. It can’t replace experienced HR staff, but the software acts as a strong support […]

Employee Assistance Programs: What You Need to Know

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Mental health is a growing concern in businesses across the United States.  Counseling is a useful tool in combating mental health concerns, in and out of the workplace. Employee Assistance Programs, or EAPs, are short-term programs designed to tackle mental health in a variety of areas. They’re supplied by an employer and meant to increase […]

5 Ways Managers Cause Low Employee Engagement

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Employee engagement is an integral part of any business because it can lead to increased productivity, higher retention rates, improved customer satisfaction, and better teamwork and collaboration, among other reasons.  It involves the feelings and relationships employees create between themselves and their role in the workplace. It also reflects employee feelings toward the brand and […]

How to Implement Pay Equity into Your Company

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Pay equity is the act of equally compensating employees in the same or similar job roles despite gender, race, or other qualities.  It becomes difficult in that, despite having the same role, not all employees are equally qualified for the same pay. The key is finding unbiased factors to base pay scales, including: Pay equity […]

5 Ways to Accommodate the Different Work Styles of Your Employees

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Managing a team of employees can be challenging, especially when you have a diverse group of individuals with different work and learning styles. However, by understanding and embracing the unique strengths of each employee, you can create a more productive and cohesive team. Today, we discuss five ways to accommodate the different work styles of […]

The Best Business Leaders Have These Qualities

The business world is constantly evolving, and the leaders who are able to navigate it successfully are those who possess certain key qualities.  These qualities are what set them apart from the rest, and they are what enable them to lead by example and foster a healthy company culture that keeps employees productive and engaged.  […]

Differences and Similarities Between a Mission and Vision Statement

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Writing a vision and mission statement is essential for small business owners.  It focuses on aligning company goals and building a comprehensive company culture. However, it can be confusing to understand which is which.  Today, we look at the differences and similarities between a mission and vision statement to help create a shared purpose and […]