Category Archives: Entrepreneur

Companies of all sizes need productive teams. But when you’re running a small business with tight margins, it can mean the difference between thriving and struggling to stay afloat. Picture two local eateries. Restaurant A is always buzzing. Orders go out on time, there’s a great atmosphere, and customers turn into regulars. Now think aboutContinueContinue reading “How To Improve Employee Productivity: A Primer For Small Businesses”

Understanding payroll deductions is critical for both employers and employees, especially in a small business setting where you may lack certain resources or specialist HR or accounting colleagues to walk you through it. This guide aims to demystify the concept of payroll deductions, helping you gain insights into mandatory and voluntary deductions, as well asContinueContinue reading “Your Small Business Guide To Payroll Deductions”

It can be wasted, spent, lost, even killed, but never stopped. Time is a priceless, limited resource and, like other valuable resources, it makes sense that you’ll want to keep track of it when running a business.Tracking how time is used in your organization is essential if you’re going to understand how to make yourContinueContinue reading “Time Logs: Definition, Benefits, and Steps to Keep One in Your Business”

According to LinkedIn, fair hiring practices help small businesses promote diversity and improve employee engagement. The key is to offer equitable employment opportunities for all, regardless of ethnicity, age, disability, or gender. In the last few years, fair hiring procedures have extended to include ‘ban-the-box’ policies, which give applicants with criminal histories a fair chance atContinueContinue reading “Ban-the-Box Laws: What They Are and How They Impact Your Business”

The benefits of an engaged workforce are well documented. Companies with engaged employees are 23% more profitable than those without, and are on average are 18% more productive. But employee engagement doesn’t just happen. It’s fostered through deliberate talent management practices that identify and reward employees for their impact and commitment to the company.  TalentContinueContinue reading “9-Box Grid Talent Management: Benefits, Uses, and Limitations”