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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 06, 2021

Working from home has become the reality for many American workers. Here's how to transition into long-term remote work.

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The Benefits of Employee Job Rotation
By Patrick Proctor | March 24, 2021

If your company can commit the time, resources, and discipline to it, a job rotation program can elevate your team and organizational continuity planning in every conceivable way.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2021
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2021

Professional employer organization services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best PEOs available for your small business.

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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Adam Uzialko | March 22, 2021

Working from home has become the reality for many American workers. Here's how to transition into long-term remote work.

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The Best HR Outsourcing Services of 2021
By Skye Schooley | March 11, 2021

Human resource outsourcing services can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn about the best HROs available for your small business.

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What You Should Know About Noncompete Agreements
By Skye Schooley | March 09, 2021

Learn what a noncompete agreement is and how it is used to protect business assets.

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Overtime Pay Laws, How Overtime Works, and How to Calculate Overtime
By Marisa Sanfilippo | March 08, 2021

If you aren't paying eligible employees for the overtime hours they work, you may end up facing fines or even legal action.

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software of 2021
By Business.com Editorial Staff | March 05, 2021

Looking for the best employee scheduling software? We've reviewed the best and cheapest programs.

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The Best Employee Monitoring Software of 2021
By Business.com Editorial Staff | March 05, 2021

We've narrowed down the best employee monitoring software for businesses. Check out our best picks and reviews.

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What Is Considered Wrongful Termination?
By Skye Schooley | March 05, 2021

Learn what wrongful termination is and what laws protect employees from illegal termination.

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What Should Happen in the First 90 Days of New Employee Orientation
By Jamie Johnson | March 03, 2021

To start employees off on the right foot, make sure your orientation helps them feel welcome and answers all of their questions.

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4 Steps to Effective Employee Performance Management
By Laura Handrick | March 03, 2021

Rather than sticking to traditional forms of employee performance management, like annual reviews, managers are best served giving ongoing, real-time feedback.

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5 Easy Steps to Set Up Direct Deposit for Your Employees
By Skye Schooley | March 03, 2021

Learn how to set up direct deposit for your employees in five easy steps.

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What to Include in a Termination Letter
By Skye Schooley | March 02, 2021

Check out these free termination letter templates to get started on writing your own.

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What to Know About AD&D Insurance
By Skye Schooley | March 01, 2021

Learn what accidental death and dismemberment insurance is and how it can benefit your business.

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What to Include in an Employee Contract
By Skye Schooley | March 01, 2021

Create an employee contract that is unique to each employment relationship by covering these 10 details.

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What You Need to Know About Workers' Compensation Insurance
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 17, 2021

Nearly every state requires businesses to have workers' compensation insurance. Learn more about workers' comp.

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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
By Skye Schooley | February 15, 2021

The types of compensation packages you offer your employees can have a big impact on your business. Learn which ones are right for your team.

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What to Know When Choosing Business Insurance
By Scott Gerber | February 10, 2021

Choosing an insurance policy for your company or employees is a major step, and one not to take casually.

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What Are Qualifying Life Events, and How Do They Impact Your Health Insurance?
By Julie Ritzer Ross | February 10, 2021

Qualifying life events provide opportunities for you and your employees to alter your health insurance coverage outside of the open enrollment period.

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How to Ensure COBRA Compliance for Your Small Business
By Joel Kranc | February 08, 2021

Depending on the size of your business, you may be required to offer healthcare options to employees after they leave your company.

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Understanding and Utilizing Total Compensation Packages
By Patrick Proctor | February 04, 2021

Total compensation helps employers attract top talent and grasp the full related costs of each full-time employee.

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The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
By Patrick Proctor | February 04, 2021

It is important to understand the strategic role that stay interviews can play in retaining top talent and bolstering company culture.

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Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
By Ray Williams | February 04, 2021

Meetings take up a lot of time, and contribute to the expanding work day.

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How to Create a Remote Help Desk for Your Business
By Skye Schooley | February 01, 2021

Follow this six-step process to create an effective remote help desk for your business.

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How to Prevent Nepotism in the Workplace
By Patrick Proctor | February 01, 2021

Avoiding nepotism requires a joint leadership approach to ensure that employee hires, promotions, and favorable projects are fairly distributed within the company.

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How to Run a Family Business Smoothly
By Chris Porteous | January 29, 2021

Family businesses are an important part of the economy, and running one comes with unique challenges and rewards.

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Hiring Process Timeline Best Practices
By Alison Grillo | January 29, 2021

The hiring process is an important part of running a successful business. Make sure to develop a process that will lead to fruitful new hires.

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Employer's Guide to Payroll Deductions
By Max Freedman | January 29, 2021

To accurately pay your employees each pay period, you need to understand what to deduct from their paychecks.