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Managing employees across time zones

It’s 12 p.m. your time, but 6 a.m. for an employee. Sound familiar? Learn how to manage employees across time zones with team collaboration and cohesion intact.

What is workers’ compensation?

You know you need it if you have employees, but what is workers’ compensation, and how does it work exactly? Here’s what you need to know.

5 hidden costs of employee turnover

The cost of employee turnover isn’t just the price of a replacement hire. Hidden costs can impact your company’s productivity, talent development and brand.

How to be an HR department of one

Building an HR department of one takes effort, but with a solid plan, you can succeed. Here’s our guide to getting started – and scaling up.

7 leadership myths debunked

There are persistent leadership myths that influence how we conduct ourselves in the workplace. Avoid these debunked leadership myths.

What is a CPEO? Here’s your easy-to-understand guide

Through the Small Business Efficiency Act, the federal government has recognized the professional employer organization industry for purposes of reporting and remitting federal employment taxes on behalf of clients. Now, you can add one more question when trying to find the best PEO: Are you certified?

7 top HR mistakes companies make

Are your HR practices as flawless as you think they are? You may be missing the mark and not even know it. Avoid making any of these common HR mistakes.

Firing an employee for violating company rules

Should you terminate an employee immediately for breaking a company rule? Find out how to determine if the punishment fits the crime and how to protect your business in the event of a subsequent charge of discrimination or lawsuit.

7 ideas for injecting a fun, competitive spirit into your workplace

It’s becoming much harder to keep employees engaged through traditional avenues. How do you get people motivated to push themselves to high levels of productivity? Turns out, there are tons of creative ways to build teamwork and a competitive spirit in the workplace through “gamification”.

Co-working spaces: What every employer needs to know

Once the exclusive land of start-ups and freelancers, co-working spaces are now being eyed by larger businesses as flexible, short-term offices and as ways to bring remote teams together. What are some of the challenges for incorporating co-working spaces into your office portfolio?

Neuroscience coaching: self improvement at the workplace

Having a coach can be a great way to improve your leadership style and productivity. But if that’s not in the cards right now, a few simple tips can help you leverage cutting-edge findings from neuroscience to get where you want to go.

How to lead millennials into management

Managers need to know how to quell eager young employees who expect leadership roles right away, without frustrating or discouraging them. Here’s how to balance their ambitions with their current skills.

5 leadership tactics: How to get more done by doing less

You wake up every day with good intentions. But day after day slips by without you making a dent in your ever-growing to-do list. How can you rise above the noise and distraction to focus on what’s really important? We share five tips to cut to the chase.

4 Biggest Culprits for Employee Disengagement

You know you need to keep your employees motivated and productive to achieve your business goals. But that’s easier said than done. Learn how to identify the top four signs of disengagement and get your employees back in the game.

3 Ways Payroll Software Can Help Prevent Human Error

When it comes to payroll, there are number of places where matters can go awry. Whether it’s an issue with payroll input, payroll taxes or paycheck delivery, human error is too often the culprit for payroll problems. Good payroll software can help you mitigate these common errors in three big ways. 

Common Resume Lies a Background Check Can Reveal

The applicant seated across your desk seems impressive and the ideal person to fill the vacancy in your company. But how accurate is that resume? Learn about the most common false claims on resumes and how to separate fact from fiction.

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