5 Ways Hiring an HR Professional Sets You Up for Growth

Employees are the lifeline of any business; we all know that one bad hire can damage your team and your brand. Just after the beginning of 2016 – and seven years since I started our company – we added a full-time human resource specialist to our team of nearly 30 people. This was a tough…

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HR Disaster: 4 Mistakes That Could Bankrupt Your Company

It’s said that we should see mistakes as an opportunity to learn, but in business you can’t afford to make too many mistakes. HR can be a complex and demanding role that bears the responsibility, in part, of seeing that these mistakes don’t happen in the employer-employee relationship. Just defending an employee lawsuit can cost…

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I’m a CEO: What Should I Outsource?

If you’re running a company, it probably means that you are A) incredibly adept at working well in a wide variety of disciplines, and B) incredibly worn out from taking care of aspects of your company better left to third parties. The good news is, you can redouble your efforts where you are needed most,…

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Don’t Forget These 5 Essential Steps When Screening New Hires

In years past, pre-employment background screenings required significant manpower and time. As a result, larger companies with big budgets constituted the primary users. Though as more cost-effective and user-friendly solutions have begun to permeate the industry, small businesses also are taking advantage of background screenings to reduce hiring risks and to bring in valuable, long-term…

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6 Essential Steps to a Successful Workplace Investigation

At some point, complaints or internal problems will arise in the workplace. Many HR, compliance and business professionals don’t receive targeted training on how to conduct a workplace investigation from start to finish. Building a solid workplace investigation can prove invaluable, as the information you may uncover can help build a case to protect your…

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15 of the Most Popular Employee Perks (Some are Free!)

In today’s job market, attracting and retaining top talent isn’t all about dollar signs. It’s not just about what you have to offer — it’s also a matter of what kind of culture your company embraces. According to employee recognition specialist Cord Himelstein, “The conversation has evolved from emphasizing retention to emphasizing company culture.” After surveying more…

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How Much Paid Vacation Should I Offer in My Small Business?

Just like everyone should be exercising regularly and eating right, vacation time can be lumped right into these important activities. Employees must take off some time to recharge their bodies and minds throughout the year to stave off stress and be more productive individuals. Let’s examine some of the concepts to consider when deciding how…

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