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Forces shaping the landscape for small and mid-size businesses
Small Business Week 2023: Ways You Can Make an Impact
National Small Business Week will run from Sunday, April through Saturday, May 6 this year. Here's how to celebrate — and connect with your customers and community.
Types of Small Business Insurance to Reduce Your Risks
Numerous types of small business insurance exist to protect businesses and their owners from the risks of adverse events. Here's what to know.
5 Ways to Incentivize Eco-Friendly Practices in the Office
Workplaces have a significant impact on the environment. Here are ways your organization can become more environmentally friendly.
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How to Truly Put People First in 2023
What does it mean to truly put people first in your business? Here’s a crash course in making your people the stars of the show in 2023.
Free Small Business and HR Compliance Calendar: January 2023
Start 2023 off strong with this January calendar filled with holidays, compliance reminders, and social media dates.
How to Recession-Proof Your Small Business
Worrying about a recession is stressful. But preparing for one can make both potential and real recessions less damaging.
Looking Toward 2023, Expect to See More of the 4-Day Workweek
Chances are, we’re only going to see more about the shift to a 4-day workweek in 2023. Here’s why.
Aligning People Ops Strategy for the 5-Stage Business Cycle
People Ops and the business cycle are closely related, and understanding how businesses change can help HR plan for all scenarios.
5 Definitive Characteristics of the Future Workplace: How Can HR Support?
Current trends are radically transforming how we work. Read on for a glimpse into the future workplace and how HR can help organizations prepare.
Is Your Permalancer Actually an Employee?
Things get legally tricky when it comes to freelancers and independent contractors. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant with the law.
How to Find Reliable Freelancers
Finding the right independent contractors for your business can be a challenge. Try these tips for locating (and keeping) the best freelancers.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Everything You Need to Know
A staggering number of employers are planning to include LSAs in their benefits offerings. Find out if they’re right for your business.
Does Your Company Need a CHRO?
The chief human resources officer is an integral part of strategic operations. Find out if your business would benefit from having someone in this role.
Spotlight
Remote First! A Primer for Small Businesses
What makes a remote-first company? We asked 4 businesses for their input.
Should Remote Workers Earn Less?
Companies often set salaries for remote workers based on their geography. Will that change?
Should I Open My Office?
As states begin to reopen their economies, small business owners are grappling with how to reopen safely.
The Paid Holidays Most Small Businesses Will Give Their Employees in 2020
We've listed the top paid holidays private sector employees give their employees, plus how common it is to offer additional days off
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Nicole
Roder
Remote Work or Return to Work? Exposing the Gap Between What Employers Think and How Workers Feel
Returning to work amidst COVID-19: See how small business owners and employees feel about remote work, if they see themselves returning to an office, and what preparations they are making as states begin to reopen.
by
Andrea
Curry
Resources
Coronavirus Checklist
An editable .docx template preloaded with tools and tips...
Tips to Conserve Cash
A list of grants and federal aid available during COVID-19...
The State of Flexible Work Arrangements
Get a first look at which flexible work arrangements are...
Employee Retention Strategies
Staff retention strategies that work...