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Employee Retention: What Does Your Turnover Rate Tell You?
By Joshua Stowers | July 23, 2020

Want to track your employee retention? Learn how to calculate your company's staff turnover rate.

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What's the Difference Between Exempt and Nonexempt Employees?
By Skye Schooley | July 22, 2020

Learn the difference between exempt and nonexempt so you can properly classify your employees.

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Building Diversity and Inclusion Into Company DNA
By Laura Gallaher | July 13, 2020

Making diversity part of a company's DNA requires an ongoing commitment to embracing all races, religions, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations and gender identities.

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Everything Employers Should Know About Payroll Withholding
By Simone Johnson | July 07, 2020

Learn what payroll withholding is and what it means for your small business's payroll process.

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5 Best HR and Talent Acquisition Certifications
By business.com editorial staff | July 03, 2020

For a career in human resources or recruitment, check out these certifications.

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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By business.com editorial staff | July 01, 2020

Successfully transform how you conduct employee reviews using these six steps.

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Human Resources Management Glossary: Key Terms HR Pros Should Know
By Jennifer Post | June 30, 2020

These are the key terms you need to know to understand human resources management.

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Does Your Business Need a Code of Ethics or Conduct?
By business.com editorial staff | June 26, 2020

Does your business need a code of ethics, a code of conduct, or both? What's the difference?

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Why You Need to Worry About Employee Burnout
By business.com editorial staff | June 24, 2020

Employee burnout isn't a personal issue – it affects your entire organization.

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Why You Should Promote From Within Your Company
By Laura Spawn | June 24, 2020

Why is it beneficial for employers to promote from within the company, and what internal promotion options are available? There are ways for business owners to make the most of these situations.

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Electronic Signatures and the Law: What You Need to Know
By business.com editorial staff | June 15, 2020

What are the laws and best practices surrounding e-signature software?

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What IRS Forms 1094-C and 1095-C Mean for Small Businesses
By Andrew Martins | June 09, 2020

The Affordable Care Act requires all eligible businesses to provide proof of insurance to the IRS. Both 1094-C and 1095-C are important parts of that requirement.

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How the Affordable Care Act Applies to Your Business in 2020
By Skye Schooley | June 08, 2020

Learn what the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is and how it impacts your business in 2020.

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Why Your Performance Management System Is Failing
By business.com editorial staff | June 01, 2020

If your team isn't performing well, check for these problems with your performance management system.

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HSA vs. FSA: What Impact Does It Have on Employers?
By Andrew Martins | May 26, 2020

The American healthcare system is expensive and confusing, but for most employers, the choice boils down to HSA or FSA. Both have benefits and shortcomings, so it's important to know the difference.

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The Power of Anonymity for Employee Feedback
By business.com editorial staff | May 07, 2020

Here's how to get honest feedback from your employees.

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What Are Legal Support Services?
By business.com editorial staff | April 30, 2020

Find qualified law support services for your business before you need them.

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5 Tips for Building a Successful Remote Company
By business.com editorial staff | April 27, 2020

Build a remote company that runs like clockwork.

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Paychex Launches Advance Application Process for Paycheck Protection Program
By Andrew Martins | April 23, 2020

As Congress moves to infuse more cash into the depleted Paycheck Protection Program, Paychex is working with online lenders to quickly get that funding to small businesses.

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How to Maintain Hiring and Background Checks Amid COVID-19
By Lou Paglia | April 16, 2020

Urgently needing to hire as the pandemic rages? Here are steps to strengthen your employee screening process even during a crisis.

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How to Determine How Much Office Space You Need
By business.com editorial staff | April 15, 2020

Before you sign a lease, calculate how big an office you need using these estimates.

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Health Insurance: Employer and Employee Costs in 2020
By Max Freedman | April 15, 2020

Health insurance costs are a major factor in choosing an employee benefits package. Here's what to expect in 2020.

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4 Steps to a Successful HRIS Audit
By business.com editorial staff | April 14, 2020

When evaluating a human resources information system (or auditing your current one), keeps these four things in mind.

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LLC: Why You Need to Create One to Protect Your Assets
By business.com editorial staff | April 08, 2020

An LLC may be costly to start, but a lawsuit would cost more.

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The Influence of Leadership Styles: How Givers and Takers Match Up
By business.com editorial staff | April 08, 2020

Workplaces are full of givers, takers, and matchers. What are the pros and cons of various leadership styles?

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Why Having a Diverse Board Is Good for Business
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 02, 2020

Diversity introduces fresh perspectives and challenges old thinking. Learn how to create a diverse board of directors for your business, and find out how it can improve your bottom line.

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What Sole Proprietors Need to Know About Business Licenses
By business.com editorial staff | April 01, 2020

If you conduct business, even as a sole proprietor, you have some municipal rules.

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4 Human Resources Decisions That Affect Your Company
By business.com editorial staff | April 01, 2020

So many managers and business owners have said that their company's most valuable asset is their people that it's become a cliche – the good kind – that everyone knows to be true.

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Hiring? Here's Why You Should Send an SMS Blast
By business.com editorial staff | March 12, 2020

Text messages work for marketing, and they can work in your recruitment strategy, too.