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COVID-19: How to Keep Your Team Members Engaged and Motivated Remotely
By Moazzam Kamran | December 14, 2020

As most countries struggle with the resurgence of COVID-19, organizations are trying their best to keep employees motivated and engaged.

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The Quick and Easy Guide to Workplace Monitoring
By Trey Tepichin | December 11, 2020

Here are the dos and don'ts of workplace monitoring and employee privacy rights.

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25 Employee Recognition Ideas on a Budget
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 11, 2020

Recognizing your employees is a great way to improve engagement. Here are 25 affordable ways to do it.

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A Step-By-Step Guide to a Positive Workplace Health and Safety Culture
By Chris Porteous | December 10, 2020

Creating positive workplace health and safety outcomes requires a cultural shift that businesses can promote with the right steps and approach.

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Appropriate Holiday Gifts for Co-Workers, Employees and Bosses
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 09, 2020

Finding the perfect gift for someone at work is hard. Here are 15 gifts under $40 to give to anyone at work.

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Reduce Drama! Improve Productivity! Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
By Marisa Sanfilippo | December 07, 2020

To ensure your employees are getting help when they need it, one benefit you should strongly consider offering is an employee assistance program.

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How to Revamp Your Employee Engagement for the Remote Work Era
By Ryan Chartrand | December 07, 2020

Employee engagement in a remote setting is dramatically different from how it might look in a traditional office environment. Once you manage to rethink your approach, the benefits can be immense.

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How to Prepare Your Remote Team to Work Securely From Home
By Anthony Gaenzle | December 04, 2020

The pandemic thrust many businesses into remote operations before they were ready. Along with other challenges, securing the operations of remote teams has proven difficult.

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What Type of Employee Monitoring System Do You Need?
By Simone Johnson | December 03, 2020

Find out about the different types of employee monitoring tools you can use to keep your employees stay on task.

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What Is a 401(k)?
By Simone Johnson | December 03, 2020

A 401(k) is an important retirement savings vehicle that many employers offer to their employees. Here's what you should know about this type of plan.

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Virtual Team-Building Activities Using Video Conference Calls
By Simone Johnson | December 02, 2020

Need ideas to boost morale for your remote team? Try one of these virtual team-building activities during your next video conference call.

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The Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Dan Steiner | December 02, 2020

Finding good help can be hard these days, especially in the development and engineering world.

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How to Interview Someone: Job Candidate Interview Techniques
By Adam Uzialko | December 01, 2020

Interviewing job candidates correctly can help you make the right hiring decision for your small business. Here are tips to make your job interviews more effective.

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10 Reasons Your Restaurant Needs Modern POS Software
By Donna Fuscaldo | December 01, 2020

Learn how a new POS system can help your restaurant manage orders, inventory, staff and a host of other back-office tasks.

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22 Branches of Business Management
By Max Freedman | November 26, 2020

Breaking down the different types of business management can be tricky, but determining the key characteristics of each is a great way...

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WorkForce Software's Secret Sauce for Retention: Transparency and Accountability
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 25, 2020

In the early days of the pandemic, WorkForce Software furloughed 22% of its staff and reduced salaries. A few months later, 97% are back. Here's why.

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20 Crazy Gifts for Employees this Holiday Season
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 25, 2020

These crazy gifts make great gag gifts or funny gifts for your workers.

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3 Factors to Consider When Using Temporary Staffing to Fill Hiring Gaps
By Christine Proffitt | November 20, 2020

Though it might not feel like it's the right time to hire permanent staffers, consider temporary staffing services as a bridge to get you through this crazy year.

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An Epidemic During a Pandemic: The Cure for Employee Burnout
By Nick Bogacz | November 20, 2020

Employee burnout is on the rise. In a difficult year, it's hard to fault someone if their performance slips. Here are some strategies to light a fire and end burnout.

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What Are You Doing to Nurture Your Most Valuable Asset?
By Anna Johansson | November 20, 2020

Employee development is critical to the success of your business.

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Leading in the New Normal
By Joanna Swash | November 19, 2020

Leading in the new normal means that there is a new set of rules to follow, which are not taught in business school. Here are seven rules to help leaders be prepared.

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Working Remotely Long Term? You Need a Virtual Team-Building Plan
By Michael Alexis | November 18, 2020

As virtual team building becomes a more prominent fixture for companies, savvy leaders must refine their tactics. Learn what one CEO, whose workforce is 100%, does to keep his team connected.

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How to Manage Millennials vs. Gen Z in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | November 17, 2020

Discover how to best manage millennials and Gen Z employees by learning the key similarities and differences between the two.

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4 Ways to Offer Health Insurance to Your Employees
By Curt Schleier | November 13, 2020

One of the top benefits employees desire is health insurance coverage. Here are some options for offering it to your employees.

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Pros and Cons of Offering Tuition Reimbursement
By Skye Schooley | November 13, 2020

Learn about the pros and cons of reimbursing your employees for tuition to determine if this type of program is right for your business.

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The Best Human Resources Software of 2021
By Skye Schooley | November 12, 2020

HR software can simplify your human resource responsibilities. Learn what the best HR software options can do for your small business.

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What Is Flextime, and Why Should You Offer It?
By Skye Schooley | November 12, 2020

Learn how implementing a flextime policy can benefit your business.

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Productivity Metrics Matter More Than Ever for SMBs: How to Measure Your Workforce Effectively in 2021
By Isaac Kohen | November 10, 2020

Here's what small businesses are missing when it comes to making the shift from closely managed on-site teams to remote teams.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Patrick Proctor | November 10, 2020

If you want to hold on to your top employees, a strong compensation management program is critical.

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Employee Rights You're Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 09, 2020

Are you violating your employees' rights? Find out which violations are the most common and what you need to know to avoid making them.