Managing Employees

5 Ridiculous (And Not So Ridiculous) PTO Ideas to Consider5 Ridiculous (And Not So Ridiculous) PTO Ideas to Consider

5 Ridiculous (And Not So Ridiculous) PTO Ideas to Consider

I know I'm going to sound old, but—back in the day—employees received a paycheck and two weeks' vacation. Maybe some…

How “Ghosting” Your Candidates Can Kill Your Small BusinessHow “Ghosting” Your Candidates Can Kill Your Small Business

How “Ghosting” Your Candidates Can Kill Your Small Business

Have you ever ghosted a candidate? Now, we're not talking about white sheets on Halloween and shouting boo! at trick-or-treaters;…

Merchants: Your Customers Want Less You, More TechnologyMerchants: Your Customers Want Less You, More Technology

Merchants: Your Customers Want Less You, More Technology

Want to provide a better experience for your in-store customers? You may want to try getting out of the way.…

Where to Find Your Next Great Employee: Top 10 Sources for TalentWhere to Find Your Next Great Employee: Top 10 Sources for Talent

Where to Find Your Next Great Employee: Top 10 Sources for Talent

Need help finding your next employee? Great news, small businesses have never had more options when it comes to recruiting…

Looking for Your Next Big Idea? Take a WalkLooking for Your Next Big Idea? Take a Walk

Looking for Your Next Big Idea? Take a Walk

We've heard the news and read the headlines: Sitting is the new smoking. The chained-to-a-laptop lifestyle is all too familiar…

How to Recruit and Retain EmployeesHow to Recruit and Retain Employees

How to Recruit and Retain Employees

A small business may seem at a disadvantage at first compared with larger companies when it comes to hiring employees.…

New Employee Orientation ChecklistNew Employee Orientation Checklist

New Employee Orientation Checklist

Your new employee orientation checklist should have the proper paperwork needed for the employee to start working. This includes Federal…

Legal Requirements to Fulfill Before Hiring EmployeesLegal Requirements to Fulfill Before Hiring Employees

Legal Requirements to Fulfill Before Hiring Employees

Your business may be raring to hire its first employee, but have you taken all the necessary steps to set…

How and When to Offer a Candidate a JobHow and When to Offer a Candidate a Job

How and When to Offer a Candidate a Job

Hiring is ultra competitive, so timing is key. You must know exactly when and how to hire the right candidate…

Setting Compensation for Newly Hired EmployeesSetting Compensation for Newly Hired Employees

Setting Compensation for Newly Hired Employees

For a small business owner, every new employee hire is a critical investment. After considering all your options, including virtual…