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Does Your Small Business Need an HR Department?
Once you grow to a certain size, it makes sense to outsource parts of your human resources or to hire a full-time HR generalist to help manage this business function.
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Employee Handbook Templates for Your Small Business
Learn the benefits of having an employee handbook, what information you should include for employees, and find easy-to-use templates.
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8 Job Posting Sites for Small Businesses
Try advertising on these eight job platforms to find qualified candidates near you.
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What to Do When a Competitor Poaches Your Employees
If your competitors are consistently recruiting your top employees away, here are ways to retain staff members.
How to Compare Job Candidates Objectively
Evidence-based hiring helps leaders find employees that align with their ideal candidate profile. Learn how to make objective and bias-free decisions.
What to Consider When Drug Testing Employees
Drug testing helps determine whether employees abuse illegal substances or prescription medications. Here are five things to consider before drug testing employees.
Common Job Interview Formats
Behavioral, group, and case interviews are all common job interview formats for which to be prepared.
Steps to Take When Interviewing Job Candidates
Improve your hiring process by following these steps before, during, and after a job interview with an applicant.
How to Hire When Your Company Is in Growth Mode
Entrepreneurs should consider these factors when hiring new employees for a growing team.
Pros and Cons of Offering Unlimited PTO vs. Earned PTO
Here are the pros and cons of unlimited PTO versus earned PTO to consider for your business and its employees.
How to Develop Human Resources Policies for a Startup
Before you make your first hire, consider how you want to structure and enforce your startup HR policies.
How to Record and Track PTO
From flexible accrual banks to a “use it or lose it” policy, accounting needs to record the use of paid time off. Here’s how small businesses can track employee PTO.
How to Boost Your Employees' Creativity
In a knowledge economy, workers’ creativity can drive your company’s success. Two experts offer their approaches for fostering creativity and innovation.