How to Implement Pay Equity into Your Company
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
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
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 […]
5 Ways to Manage an Understaffed Team
Working with an understaffed team is a common challenge for small business owners. It is even more challenging in the era of The Great Resignation and a generation obsessed with “quiet quitting.” If you are working with a lean team, you have to focus on creativity, flexibility, and teamwork. Today, we discuss five ways to […]
What Is Quiet Quitting?
Small business owners are facing a mutiny known as “quiet quitting.” It goes by a different name these days, but quiet quitting is nothing new. It’s hitting the workforce hard, catalyzed by a generation feeling burnt-out and overburdened. Conditions once considered acceptable by past generations are unsuitable for younger generations who refuse to take on […]
5 Common Payroll Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Payroll challenges can slow down your team and interfere with employee satisfaction. Errors are a major hassle for your staff, who shouldn’t worry whether their paychecks are correct, especially errors that lead to tax woes. For your business’ HR, payroll, or accounting team, an inefficient payroll process, or worse, no payroll strategy at all, increases […]
Yes, You Need a Sound Recruitment Strategy
Many small business owners fail to optimize their workforce because they don’t have a recruitment strategy. The best recruitment strategies are designed to align with your culture, the scalability of your business, and the productivity of your entire company. Small businesses can’t remain competitive in a market where employers no longer have the upper hand. […]
Open Enrollment: Why an HR-Guided Approach is Better Than a DIY One
Open enrollment calls for a proactive strategy to help your employees understand your benefits offering and election process. As a business owner, your goal is to educate employees so they make the right choices. Although you might be tempted to come up with a DIY approach, outsourcing is often the better choice to set you […]
How do Business Leaders Hone their Leadership Skills?
The biggest mistake you can make as a business leader is to think you have nothing more to learn. Both business managers and business owners need to remain open to improvement and actively seek opportunities to develop and grow. You can hone your leadership skills when you are open to possibilities with an ongoing desire […]