Running a Business

5 Tips to Reflect on This National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week has been rescheduled this year to September 22-24, and it a good time to become more…

7 Tips to Help Employees Use Messaging Tools Effectively

More people than ever are working from home, and online chat and instant messaging tools have become important and useful…

The Millennial Life Insurance Dilemma: Do Your Employees Need It? (Yes. Here’s Why.)

Like the generations before them, millennial employees are entering new life stages. They're getting married, buying houses,…

Make Working From Home a Success

In these times of uncertainty, your company may have to rework certain policies and practices that have been in place. If…

How to Keep your Workplace Clean and Sanitized

As the country slowly continues to reopen, we understand the challenges businesses and workplaces face as we all learn to…

Creating a Welcoming Office Culture for Nonbinary Employees

Your business should be welcoming and safe for your entire workforce, and that means it's worth taking a fresh look at…

Differently Abled Recruitment Is a Win-Win — Here’s Where to Start

Differently abled recruitment is an untapped resource for many business owners. Knowing where to find a diverse workforce,…

Are You Spending Enough Time on Your Company’s Health Care Plan?

Health care plans are expensive, and it takes time to find a plan that matches all of your employees' needs. If you're like…

For a Productive and Happy Workforce, Focus on Employee Values

A strong company culture centered on a set of clear and energizing values can be a critical differentiator for your…

How Much of Their Personal Lives Should Employees Bring to the Office?

Competition for talent is high, and employers have reacted by finding creative ways to attract new employees and retain…

How Much Does Education Level Actually Matter in Hiring?

What do Bill Gates, Michael Dell and Mark Zuckerberg have in common (besides having more money than you do)? They're…

Is It Time to Hire an HR Professional?

In small businesses, it's often the owner or office manager who handles the human resources side of the operation, including…