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Remote Work Trends and the Coronavirus: What Changes Are Coming?
By Skye Schooley | April 23, 2020

Learn about the benefits of remote work and why more small businesses may permanently integrate it after the pandemic is over.

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How to Help a New Employee Relocate
By Sammi Caramela | April 23, 2020

Here's what you can do to make relocation a better experience for your new employee.

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Guide to Expatriate Education and Training
By business.com editorial staff | April 22, 2020

Do you ever need to relocate employees for international assignments? Here's how and why you should tailor your company's classes for expatriates.

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Tips for Staying Sane and Productive When Working From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 21, 2020

Working from home can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but even more so in the midst of a global crisis. Here, experts share their best tips for working from home.

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13 Tips for Before, During and After a Conference Call
By Matt D'Angelo | April 21, 2020

Make sure your next conference call is a resounding success by following these 13 tips.

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3 Reasons Your Company Should Hire Risk-Takers
By business.com editorial staff | April 20, 2020

Your company and culture will benefit from the risk-taker within.

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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By business.com editorial staff | April 17, 2020

Does your company fear giving power to its employees? Here are some of the benefits of granting them freedom to drive the company.

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How to Work From Home With Kids
By Skye Schooley | April 17, 2020

Stay productive with this list of helpful advice and resources from working parents and educators.

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How to Maintain Hiring and Background Checks Amid COVID-19
By Lou Paglia | April 16, 2020

Urgently needing to hire as the pandemic rages? Here are steps to strengthen your employee screening process even during a crisis.

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How Employees Make or Break Business Success (And How You Can Lead the Way)
By business.com editorial staff | April 16, 2020

Even the most amazing employees need direction and encouragement to succeed. Here are some tips on how to lead them to achieve.

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Interview Questions to Ask an Email Marketing Manager
By business.com editorial staff | April 16, 2020

Email marketing is a key part of a good digital marketing mix, but the person in charge of this direct channel is often overlooked.

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A Guide to Environmental Issues in the Workplace
By Sean Peek | April 16, 2020

Environmental issues in the workplace are a growing concern for companies, especially around employee health and safety. Here are five common environmental issues to address in your business.

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How to Determine How Much Office Space You Need
By business.com editorial staff | April 15, 2020

Before you sign a lease, calculate how big an office you need using these estimates.

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Time to Ban Tips? How to Figure Out What's Best for Your Restaurant
By business.com editorial staff | April 15, 2020

Banning tipping is still controversial, but it's gaining in popularity. Is it right for your restaurant?

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Health Insurance: Employer and Employee Costs in 2020
By Max Freedman | April 15, 2020

Health insurance costs are a major factor in choosing an employee benefits package. Here's what to expect in 2020.

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4 Steps to a Successful HRIS Audit
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

When evaluating a human resources information system (or auditing your current one), keeps these four things in mind.

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Why Every Company Needs Business Process Management
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

To become and remain successful and competitive, businesses must continuously improve their processes.

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Fast, Good or Cheap – Pick Three?
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

The Iron Triangle has obvious shortcomings. Learn how the lean startup process is the best way to achieve "fast," "good" and "cheap" all in one project.

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Should Your Business Hire an SEO Expert?
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

You can try to go it alone, but it's worth it to improve your revenue through better SEO.

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Does Your Business Have a Battle Rhythm? Why You Need One
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

Businesses can learn much from the key aspects of military battle rhythm.

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Is It Time to Hire a CPA?
By Max Freedman | April 14, 2020

Filing your own small business taxes may not be the best practice for you or your business.

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How Agile Project Management Principles Can Modernize M&A
By business.com editorial staff | April 13, 2020

Agile is adaptive, iterative, flexible and particularly well suited for M&A.

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How to Craft an Effective Remote Work Policy
By Laura Spawn | April 12, 2020

As telecommuting becomes increasingly popular, having a well-thought-out remote work policy is critical.

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8 Tips for Effective Crisis Communications in the Workplace
By business.com editorial staff | April 10, 2020

It's important to have a crisis communications plan in place before you need it.

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Do You Need an Employee Handbook?
By Skye Schooley | April 10, 2020

Learn what an employee handbook is and why your company needs one.

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4 Ways Leaders Can Empower Team Members Struggling With Change
By Deborah Sweeney | April 09, 2020

Talk about opportunities for innovation with all team members.

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LLC: Why You Need to Create One to Protect Your Assets
By business.com editorial staff | April 08, 2020

An LLC may be costly to start, but a lawsuit would cost more.

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4 Recruiting Models: Which is the Best for Your Company?
By business.com editorial staff | April 08, 2020

Hiring the right people starts with having the right recruiting model in place.

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The Influence of Leadership Styles: How Givers and Takers Match Up
By business.com editorial staff | April 08, 2020

Workplaces are full of givers, takers, and matchers. What are the pros and cons of various leadership styles?

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How to Keep Your Small Business on Track During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Nickolas Strain | April 07, 2020

You can't control the pandemic or the economy, but you can control your business's actions. Focus on these three areas.