Business owners dash from task to task and decision to decision. This often prompts long hours since you must still deal with time-intensive tasks like […]

About 10% of all workers in the U.S. are independent contractors. Small businesses and large corporations alike turn to contract workers to save costs on […]

As a small business owner, you might be thinking about hiring a freelancer verse an employee for certain tasks related to your business.  Reports show that […]

Have you ever sat up in bed one night and thought to yourself “Gee, I’d sure love to toss tons of time and money down […]

Recruiters and human resource professionals are familiar with resumes flooding their inbox. The average corporation gets 250 resumes for a single job posting. With so […]

Due to low pay, poor benefits and vacation time, and long commutes, more and more people are ditching their full-time jobs in pursuit of a […]

Your office space impacts your employees’ wellbeing, and your employees’ wellbeing impacts your office space.  The better your workspace is, the more focused and motivated […]

Let’s face it. You didn’t go into business to get bogged down with wasted pursuits. However, it can be challenging when you’re being pulled in […]

Did you know it’s three times cheaper to hire a virtual office assistant than a full-time employee? This is one of the many advantages of […]

Let’s face it, people who are looking for a job aren’t looking to just make money. They decide who to work for by looking at […]

Believe it or not, the average person will spend a third of their life at work. That’s why it’s so important to choose a career […]

The world is changing towards a remote work lifestyle.  Due to the current times, we are living in, more and more people are embracing this […]

Did you know that both in large and small companies, 32% of employees claim to experience workplace harassment? When you accept a job, you believe […]

You had another no-show today at work because of your confusing scheduling. Your old ways of doing the schedule just aren’t working out anymore. Luckily, […]

There are about 30.2 million small businesses in the United States.  If you’re one of those millions of small businesses, you’ll have a lot of competition. […]

When a company has employees that are problems to work with, it can create a hostile work environment that drains productivity. Some general categories of […]

Research shows companies with a strong work culture are more likely to outperform competitors by 20 percent.  It’s no secret that refining culture in the […]

Employees are the backbone of your business. You could have the best business idea, plans, and marketing, but if you don’t have good employees, don’t […]

Are you and your business looking for different ways to keep your top-tier talent in the house? Do you need a new method to train your […]

We all deserve to go to work feeling confident and safe about our well-being. Unfortunately, even in the most well-equipped environments, accidents still happen.  Workplace […]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfatal workplace injuries in the private industry were 2.8 million in 2017. Additionally, there were about 5,147 fatal […]

Soft skills are the characteristics that potential employers are looking for that aren’t always in the job listing. The job description may ask for a […]

In 2019, there were over 3 million students graduating from universities all across the US. This means a whole new group of people joining the […]

Even the best employees lose motivation after a long time of repeating mundane tasks every day. This may lower the productivity of your team, which […]

They say in today’s capitalistic society, getting a job is easy. However, landing a job that fulfills some part of you and provides adequate pay is […]

If there’s one job that’s important to the health of a company, it’s not the CEO. It’s actually the operations manager. It’s a lucrative job […]

It takes time, money, patience, and good recruitment skills to find the right employee. In monetary terms, hiring a new employee can cost your business […]

Is it time for you to find a new job? You’ve got a lot of work ahead of you. The good news is that businesses […]

Another big deadline is approaching and it appears that the team in charge is feeling the pressure. Have you ever thought that having teams be […]

The statistics say that employee engagement is now up to 34 percent. Ideally, you will want to raise your engagement way above that percentage. An […]

Your restaurant is packed and you’ve only got one waitress on duty. She’s growing frantic, you’ve got customers complaining about waiting too long for their […]

It costs over $4,000 to hire a new employee.  Especially if you’re a younger or smaller business, you simply may not be able to come up […]

Eat a balanced diet of healthy foods. It seems simple, right? After all, we have full control over what we eat and what we don’t. […]

According to published research, the turnover of one employee can cost a company as much as $15,000. For organizations in the information industry, this figure […]

Around 67 percent of recruiters say that they find it harder than ever to find talented candidates. If you want to secure a job opportunity […]

If you are an entrepreneur or small business owner, your time is probably consumed with running your business, supervising your contractors, and making sure that […]

No matter your business, it’s an extremely competitive place in today’s modern world. With so much opportunity at our fingertips, employers have no other choice but to prioritize […]

Are you having a hard time hiring good prospects? The hiring process can be long and grueling, and many businesses will start hiring anyone that […]

There are roughly 7.3 million job openings in the United States. If you’re a business owner that’s reading this article, chances are, your company is […]

Technology has made it easier than ever before to work from anywhere. In fact, recent surveys indicate that nearly three-quarters of all employees work remotely at […]

If you’re running a small business or a startup, you may not have even thought about human resources yet. You’re not alone. Many businesses don’t […]

Around 80% of employees in today’s private industry workforce are receiving paid time off in addition to regularly scheduled days off. Although it’s not something that everybody […]

The average corporate job attracts 250 resumes and of those, about 2 percent get contacted for an interview. If you’re one of those 250 applicants, […]

Do you own one of the 30.2 million small businesses in the United States? Then you are probably already well aware that there are many […]

As a small business, it’s important to spend every penny on the most valuable options. This includes a team of people to keep your operation […]

What do you think of when you hear corporate events? For a lot of people, it’s watching someone drink way too much and swing from […]

Are you one of the 30% of business owners who aren’t sure if you need workers compensation? If you have employees, then you need to pay […]

Do things seem tenser in the office? If you want to make sure you keep a pleasant workplace environment, this is something you need to […]

The workplace can be a great environment to make friends. Alternatively, it can also be a sanctuary for awkward moments and failed attempts at small […]

Creating employee ID cards essentially creates safety in the workplace, but safety isn’t the only thing that employee ID cards have to offer you. From […]

Roughly 1% of the US labor force are temporary foreign workers. That equates to around 1.4 million people. Clearly, there’s a significant role to play for […]

When it comes to loyal, skilled employees, military veterans are without a doubt an excellent choice. If you run a business and you’re interested in […]

Are you wondering if a happier employee equals a more productive employee? Studies have shown that a happier workplace leads to more productive employees and […]

Do you know anyone with autism spectrum disorder? Have you ever considered hiring an autistic individual at your place of employment? Autism has reached an […]

If you run a business with employees, you know that drug testing is an important part of the screening process, but there’s also a lot […]

Escape room team building exercises are on the rise across the US. A Japanese import that simulates situations of high danger and intrigue, these concepts […]

Have you ever tried to run your company without employees? Of course you haven’t. Without your workers, nothing would get done. Likewise, if you don’t […]

Outsourcing is a useful option for most business owners to consider. There is any number of tasks you can choose to send to a provider. […]

Monday’s don’t have to suck. If you’re noticing that your employees are dragging their feet to get stuff done, or they’re just not performing the […]

There are roughly more than 50 million expats in the world. That’s a record number of people working overseas.  You may have a special assignment […]

Did you know that unlawful retention of employees’ payment is punishable by law? Well, apart from the legal implications, running payroll functions in-house may be […]

The average employee stays at their current job around 3-5 years before looking for a new career opportunity. Employee turnover costs your company money. Depending on the […]

Employees being absent from work can kill your business. Between the money spent on paid sick leave, finding someone else to cover their shift or […]

Did you know the unemployment rate among individuals with disabilities is almost twice compared to those who are non-disabled? But what’s encouraging for those with a disability who […]

2018 tax returns are a big national news story right now. This is the first return season since passage of the Tax Cuts and Job […]

Are you an overworked “solopreneur” in need of some assistance? Do you wear so many hats at work that it’s making your neck hurt? There […]

Knowing names and being called by name activates something specific in your brain. It affects self-representation and humanizes the people around you. Simply knowing someone’s name […]

The competition among applicants vying for a single job can be incredibly tough. Not all companies are created equal, however. If you’re a strong candidate […]

Planning an epic corporate event? Good idea! Showing your employees and colleagues a good time with an out-of-office bash is a great way to network, build […]

“You’ve got me feeling emotions!” Sorry about that… you’ll sing that song in your head for the rest of the day now. Mariah Carey had […]

10,000 baby boomers reach retirement age every day. As a business owner, this means replacing those retired employees. Running a successful small business comes down […]

Did you know there are over 153 million people working in the U.S.? That’s quite a bit of employed workers. So making your employees feel […]

Ask yourself, are your employees engaged enough? If you can’t answer “yes” to this question, you might have a problem with your business. Employee engagement […]

A staggering 465,000 people were held in jails without conviction in 2018. Whether they were awaiting sentencing or were simply unable to make bail, this […]

There are many things to consider when you run a small business. Your reputation, your staff morale, productivity, and turnover.  But what you might not have […]

Do you have a group of hardworking employees at your company? How often do you show your appreciation? While you may think that you’re already doing […]

Are you trying to land a job with a criminal record? If so, you might be having difficulty finding the right position. Finding a job […]

A lack of effective teamwork isn’t just an annoyance, it’s actually really bad for your business. It can cause extra mistakes, wasted time, and even […]

A recent survey showed that 80% of women had experienced sexual harassment. While much of that will have occurred in public places, a significant amount of […]

Over 83% of working Americans are stressed, and this stress results in $300 in lost productivity.  This stress also causes work-related accidents, missed days of […]

Are you thinking about adding a wellness program to your workplace environment? Your first question is whether or not these programs work. There’s a good […]

Americans think life insurance is important, but that doesn’t make them any more likely to carry it. A poll found only 59% of Americans have […]

Steady productivity coupled with a balanced workplace environment is every employer’s dream. But sometimes goals fall short. The dress code in particular.  That’s why creating […]

Do your employees struggle to get along? If you own a business and have noticed that teamwork and morale are low, it could be due […]

What makes a good manager? While there is no one-size fits all answer to this question, we can all agree there are qualities that most […]

Many of us enjoy a nice cold beer at the end of the day or a couple of glasses of wine here and there. Sometimes […]

Miscommunications in the workplace can be very costly. In fact, a survey reported in “The Cost of Poor Communications”, found that in companies of less […]

“Are you going to the conference this year?” “Can we meet up at the big conference?” “I’ll look for you at the next conference!” Every […]

Do you want your employees to enjoy an inviting atmosphere office atmosphere? If so, here are 5 easy ways to create a wonderful work environment. […]

If your business is struggling with HR, then hiring an HR consultant could be a great decision. We look at what they do and how […]

Should you drug test your employees? Isn’t it an invasion of their privacy? Here’s everything you need to know about workplace drug testing. Drug use […]

Personal growth can be beneficial in more places than one! Read more to learn exactly why personal development is important in real life and the […]

Struggling to figure out the right way to run payroll in your small business? Follow these four tips for success. Handling payroll processing effectively and […]

If you’re hiring employees for your business you’ll want to do a background check. We take a look at exactly how to do a background […]

Are you considering hiring independent contractors to handle some of the workload at your business? If so, you’ll want to read on about these 5 […]

Are you thinking about offering life insurance to your employees? Read on to learn if offering this employee benefit is worth it. For most employees, […]

If you want your employees to truly thrive, sometimes you need to give them a break from the daily grind. These 6 work retreat ideas […]

5 Lesser-Known Qualities Of A Good Employee Is your business ready to hire some new employees? Before you waste time and money on training, review […]

If your team is in need of a real morale boost, there is nothing better than a vacation. Click here to check out the 5 […]

Hiring the right drivers is essential for your company. But most companies make these 5 little-known mistakes when hiring truck drivers. Here’s your guide. The […]