SMB Trends
Forces shaping the landscape for small and mid-size businesses
6 Ways to Talk About Your Salary When Your Company Doesn’t Have an Open-Pay Policy
It's becoming more common to discuss pay in the workplace. This guide explores how to broach the topic of salary without aggravating your employer or co-workers
North Carolina Bans Agencies to Ask Salary History
North Carolina has joined a growing number of states banning questions about salary history
What is Paid Safe Leave?
Trending on the East Coast and spreading across the country are new Safe Leave laws. Learn what paid safe leave is and what it's used for.
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Rolling Blackouts Leave Small Businesses in the Dark, Parents Admit Working from Home Isn’t Easy
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When the Office Temperature is Set to Elsa
This is for everyone who keeps a Snuggie tucked under their desk.
Workplace boundaries, the power of networking, and positive news from China
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Small businesses caught in the crosshairs of UAW strike against GM
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Chinese Knock-Offs Hurting SBOs, Tips to Stay Engaged When Working From Home
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How to Achieve Work-Life Balance: Tips for Employees and Employers
Feeling overwhelmed at work or at home? Take a breather and read these tips on how to achieve work-life balance
Spotlight
Want Employees to Stay? Ditch the Picnic
While team builders and company picnics are fun, the secret to employee retention is understanding what they want.
by
Dan
Marzullo
Why You Need Feedback Loops for Onboarding and Retention
Feedback loops. They regulate nearly every aspect of every system in your life, even if you aren’t aware of them.
by
Nicole
Roder
Employee Turnover Is a More Costly Problem than Researchers Thought, Here’s Why
A high employee turnover rate can set a business back. But new research shows just how much employee turnover costs.
by
Jean
Spencer
How to Write a Termination Letter (With Sample)
Terminating an employee can be stressful for everyone involved. This step-by-step guide walks you through writing a termination letter.
by
Andrea
Curry
How to Create Wealth for Employees as a Small Business
Employee turnover is a common problem for small business. Learn how helping create wealth opportunities for employees can improve retention.
by
Nicole
Roder
Resources
Employee Terminations & Offboarding Guide
Not all business is fun and games. Get expert guidance,...
The Open Enrollment “To-Do List”
Stay ahead of Open Enrollment tasks with this 90 day...
Employee Handbook Templates
Quickly create an Employee Handbook with this collection of customizable...
The Essential New Hire Checklist
Ensure you cover every single base of running a great...