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How to Handle Internal Communications During a Merger

By Julie Thompson | January 29, 2026

During a merger or acquisition, it is important to communicate properly with your employees. Here are tips to help ease the transition.

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The Legalities and Benefits of Employee Cell Phone Monitoring

By Skye Schooley | January 29, 2026

Learn the benefits and laws associated with monitoring company-owned employee cell phones.

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Small Business Guide to a Restaurant Management System

By Kiely Kuligowski | January 29, 2026

Restaurant management systems are essential tools that help you manage sales, staff, inventory and more. Learn which type might benefit your business best.

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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?

By Skye Schooley | January 29, 2026

Learn which documents you should and shouldn't collect in employee personnel files.

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Resource Burn: 4 Things That Are Wasting Your Team’s Time

By Victor Snyder | January 28, 2026

Resource burn creates unnecessary costs and leads to mistakes and burnout. To help your team be more productive, cut out these inefficiencies.

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Why It’s Time to Change Your Company’s Dress Code

By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

Workforce trends and cultural standards have evolved over the years. Learn how to revise your business’s dress code policy to keep up.

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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Wreaking Havoc in Your Business?

By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

Learn how to spot toxic employees and develop strategies to ensure they don't ruin your business.

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8 Soft Skills to Consider for Improved Employee Return on Investment

By Julie Thompson | January 28, 2026

If you want to boost productivity and profits, make sure your employees have these soft skills. You'll see a better return on investment if they do.

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DEI Initiative Examples: 10 Ways Companies Improve Diversity and Inclusion

By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

Is your company's diversity and inclusion strategy enough? Check out these companies that have made real changes.

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What Is Flextime and Why Should You Offer It?

By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

Flextime can be a huge advantage for your employees and your business. Find out how to boost company morale by offering flexible schedules.

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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development

By Sean Peek | January 27, 2026

Work environments are continually changing, and a company can prepare its employees for that. Learn how to support your workers and create better teamwork.

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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

If you need to cut business expenses, an alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.

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Boosting Business Success: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Highly motivated employees boost productivity, lower turnover, improve customer satisfaction, and drive innovation across departments and teams.

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How to Foster a Culture of Empowered Employees

By Sean Peek | January 27, 2026

Create a work culture that allows employees to understand how their contributions are meaningful. Here are tips to help empower your workers.

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Best Productivity Methods to Transform Your Small Business Operations

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Top productivity methods include the Pomodoro Technique’s “sprints”, Getting Things Done by David Allen, the Eisenhower Matrix and Personal Kanban boards.

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360 Feedback: A Complete Guide to Multi-Source Performance Development

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Learn what 360 degree feedback is and how to implement it effectively in small businesses. Complete guide with examples, templates, and best practices.

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360 Feedback Tools

By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Compare the best 360 feedback tools for SMBs. Get pricing, features, and a 30-day rollout plan to launch your first multi-rater feedback cycle.

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6 Steps to Improve Your Organization’s Performance

By Jennifer Dublino | January 26, 2026

Continuous improvement is crucial for businesses. Learn the types of organizational improvements and 6 strategies for improving organizational performance.

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Management Theory of Stephen Covey

By Sean Peek | January 26, 2026

Learn how Stephen Covey’s seven habits of highly effective people can make you more successful in business.

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Pets Go to Work: How to Create a Pet Policy for Your Office

By Julie Thompson | January 26, 2026

Pets in the workplace may boost productivity and motivation. Create a pet policy that accommodates pet owners and alleviates other employees' concerns.

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Ways to Prepare for a Gen Z Workplace

By Tom Anziano | January 26, 2026

Find out what Gen Z workers expect and how to best prepare your workplace.

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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers

By Jennifer Dublino | January 26, 2026

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees are often more productive.

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What to Include in a Termination Letter

By Skye Schooley | January 26, 2026

Check out these free templates to help you write an employee termination letter.

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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity

By Katharine Paljug | January 26, 2026

Your workspace design can boost productivity and efficiency. Learn effective workplace design tips and how workplace design affects productivity.

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What Is Disciplinary Action?

By Sean Peek | January 26, 2026

Disciplinary action is a corrective measure in response to an employee's misconduct or poor performance. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.

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Management Theory of Robert Waterman

By Sean Peek | January 23, 2026

Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman's theory observations developed foundational points for successful organizations.

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Management Theory of Edgar Schein

By Max Freedman | January 23, 2026

Edgar Schein's theory defines culture through three levels: artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions that shape how organizations truly operate.

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Is Your Office Space Making You Depressed? How Environment Affects Productivity

By Julie Thompson | January 23, 2026

Your office environment can cause stress and depression. Learn five ways to make your office space healthier and more effective.

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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace

By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026

Employee satisfaction is crucial to a motivated workplace. Here are some great ways to create a happy and productive work environment.

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How to Identify a True Leader

By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.

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