Small business owners often hire family members, which can have some real advantages for the business. But it’s important not to cross the line into nepotism. You should treat every employee fairly, regardless of personal relationships, and use written policies to define employment relationships clearly. Learn more about the do’s and don’ts of hiring family…

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Q: I am looking for a basic policy for the use of personal cell phones by employees on company time. This is a major problem affecting productivity in our business.  A: Increasingly, cell phone usage is becoming a problem in the work place. Usage of cellular devices takes focus away from the day-to-day operations of…

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Are your employees struggling with financial stress? Financial wellness benefits are an increasingly popular solution, as employers look for ways to improve employee performance and retention. Financial education, student loan repayment, and more are options for employers. Learn about why businesses may utilize these programs and what impact they can have in our full article,…

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While there’s increasing awareness about different forms of workplace discrimination, there are also a lot of myths—things people think about this important topic, but that just aren’t so. That’s why we’ve taken a look at some of the most prevalent myths, and provided the truth about each one. Does discrimination only occur at the worst…

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State unemployment taxes are a little different from other taxes, in that businesses can take specific steps to limit their exposure. With proper research and preparation, a business can save substantial amounts of money. It’s important to understand your responsibilities, the obligations you have to government requests, and the actions you can take to put…

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Not only do many employers require their employees to complete sexual harassment prevention training, now this kind of training has been mandated by several states for all employees, including California, Connecticut, and New York. Learn about how to implement effective sexual harassment prevention training, whether you’re in one of the mandatory-training states or not. Get…

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A retirement plan is a significant benefit, one that has a big impact on both the employer and the employees in a business. How do you know just what impact it’s having, and how do you communicate that impact to key stakeholders in the business? We’ve identified 5 most important considerations, and in this article…

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Every startup has to develop a process for doing business. Whether that means the business owner has sketched a detailed map of each employee’s day-to-day functions or merely drawn out a list of guiding principles that lead the organization through each and every business transaction. There must be a process in place to set out…

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