Whether you have a large or small business, defining your company policies can help build a better working environment for your employees and prevent misunderstandings that lead to problems. Putting your company policies in writing — and being upfront with your employees about acceptable and unacceptable behavior — sets the stage for success, too. Clearly... read more

Small business owners are constantly searching for an edge. Whether it’s an edge over the competition or technology that puts more time in their day, gaining an advantage ultimately makes businesses more profitable. One technology in particular has emerged as a time-saver for small businesses when it comes to managing employee time off requests –... read more

Let’s get right to the point: There’s a smart way to approach employee attendance monitoring and a lazy way. While one (the turn-the-other-cheek method) may seem easier and less confrontational, the other (easy-to-use apps) helps you save money, hold employees accountable and improve morale. Which do you prefer? The turn-the-other-check method is simple: Do nothing... read more

Everything is moving to the web these days – shopping, movie-watching, even job application management. Say what? It’s true. In our ever-evolving world of technology, you can now customize a job application that meets the specific needs of your business and manage the entire process from the comfort of your desktop. Even better: The right... read more

Handling employee management and HR tasks is a big part of running a business. Although you know it’s important, you have more pressing matters to attend to – like servicing customers, marketing to prospects and increasing sales. Managing manual processes and large volumes of paperwork can make these tasks even more time consuming. So how... read more

Does your business have an employee handbook? The importance of a proper policy manual cannot be overstated! Even if you only employ a few workers, it’s in your best interest to establish clear guidelines. Putting company rules in writing sets expectations and reduces misunderstandings. Most important, formal personnel policies protect your business in the event... read more