How to Build a Positive Work Culture for Your Remote Employees

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led many businesses to let employees work remotely. At the same time, the pandemic has forced companies to rethink how they foster a positive work culture.   Your company’s culture may have been a great selling point to job candidates before the pandemic. Today, however, it has become exceedingly difficult to build… Read More »

How to Help Your Team Set and Achieve Career Goals in 2021

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Your team performed well in 2020, even in the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Each team member played a key role in your business’ success throughout 2020. At the same time, your employees made progress toward achieving their career goals — and you want to help each worker stay on course as they try to accomplish their career aspirations in 2021.  … Read More »

Recession-Proof Hiring Strategies for Light Industrial Hiring Managers

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Light industrial hiring managers face an uphill climb to recruit and retain top talent, particularly in the midst of a global economic recession. But, with the right hiring strategy, you can continuously attract skilled professionals to your team.    There are several hiring strategies that can work well for light industrial organizations. These strategies include:    1. Contingency Planning  … Read More »

10 Ways to Reduce Hiring Bias

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Your company wants a workforce built on diversity and inclusion. But, despite your best efforts, ageism, racism, sexism, and other biases may inadvertently come into play during the hiring process.   Research indicates hiring bias can be a problem for many employers. If you understand the dangers associated with hiring bias, you can identify and mitigate this issue before… Read More »

5 Low-Cost & Impactful Ways to Thank Your Employees This Holiday Season

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The holiday season has arrived, and you want to reward your employees for their hard work and dedication. But, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused many businesses to revamp their holiday budgets — and your company is no exception.    Your business may have previously hosted elaborate celebrations or offered awe-inspiring gifts to its employees during the holiday… Read More »

5 Reasons Your Small Business Can Benefit from Payroll Services

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Business owners are expected to wear 1,000 different hats on any given day. Though staying busy and tackling new challenges is part of the excitement of entrepreneurship, it can be overwhelming at times, and you’re not expected to be an expert in every area of your business. The key to finding balance is discovering what tasks can be delegated. Here are a few ways investing in payroll early can help you succeed in business.… Read More »

How to Combat Candidate Ghosting

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“Candidate ghosting” is a new trend that is making it tough for employers to hire qualified professionals. When a candidate ghosts a company, he or she stops responding to any calls, emails, or texts. The result: the business misses out on an opportunity to add a skilled professional to their team — and likely has no idea why the candidate chose… Read More »

10 Simple Cybersecurity Rules for Your Employees

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There is no telling when a cyberattack will happen, and you need to prepare your workers accordingly.   You want your employees to avoid cyberattacks and data breaches. Yet, you may be unsure about how to accomplish your goal. One of the best things you can do to help your workers guard against cybersecurity incidents: establish cybersecurity rules for… Read More »