Small businesses operate with a tight staff; each person counts and it’s difficult for staff to cover when an employee is out for any reason. But some … Read more about Employees Getting Called to Public Service: What to Know
How Will the Next Generation of Learners Affect the Workplace
With each new generation of people comes significant changes. How much more could the staunch baby boomers differ from the peace-and-love Generation … Read more about How Will the Next Generation of Learners Affect the Workplace
What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?
It seems to me that the answer depends on who’s taking a survey or asking the questions. Nonetheless, there’s consensus on some things employees want. … Read more about What Do Employees Want Most in 2025?
Eye Strain Is Rising Among Remote Workers — Here’s What You Can Do
The popularity of remote work is unsurprising, especially since it has many benefits, including flexible schedules, better work-life balance, and … Read more about Eye Strain Is Rising Among Remote Workers — Here’s What You Can Do
In-House Training for Your Employees Entails More
Employers know they must train employees to do their jobs well. That goes without saying. But employers also should train employees in other ways to … Read more about In-House Training for Your Employees Entails More
How to Tell if Your Company Culture Is Helping Your Bottom Line
Small business owners know the importance of company culture. It drives a company’s behavior to reflect its beliefs and values. But how can you tell … Read more about How to Tell if Your Company Culture Is Helping Your Bottom Line
Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
Small businesses usually don’t have HR departments, so compliance with federal, state, and local laws falls to owners. This responsibility is onerous, … Read more about Employer’s Checklist of Do’s, Don’ts, and Maybe’s
5 Things to Know About Transportation Fringe Benefits
With more employees returning to the workplace and the cost of commuting on the rise, employers should consider helping to alleviate the commuting … Read more about 5 Things to Know About Transportation Fringe Benefits
Growing Your Business by Spreading Out
Expansion is the aim of many small businesses. They don’t want to remain small, or at least as small as they started out, and want to increase … Read more about Growing Your Business by Spreading Out
Terminology in the Workplace
Today, acronyms and abbreviations abound because of email and social media. Many have become so common that we may not know what they derived from; we … Read more about Terminology in the Workplace
How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Office
The new year is a time when many people attempt a health reset, whether that means getting a gym membership or committing to a diet. However, … Read more about How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Office
Are Dress Codes and Uniforms Dead?
In the past, it was routine for companies to set certain standards for attire. As late as the 1980s, the IBM “uniform” for salesmen (there were no … Read more about Are Dress Codes and Uniforms Dead?
AI Ethics for Your Business
According to FreshBooks study, 25% of small businesses are already using AI in some form, and 2 out of 3 businesses say they’ll be trying generative … Read more about AI Ethics for Your Business
Revisiting Remote Work Arrangements
During the pandemic and lockdowns, most companies had no choice but to require employees to work remotely. Now that the necessity of remote work … Read more about Revisiting Remote Work Arrangements
How to Avoid Noise Distraction in the Workplace
Whether it’s a loud conversation near the water cooler or the constant hum of machinery, most businesses deal with noisy work environments from time … Read more about How to Avoid Noise Distraction in the Workplace
