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The Hidden Cost of Silence: Why Psychological Safety is the Key to High-Performing Teams

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What drives high-performing teams? While technical skills and experience are crucial, research consistently shows that psychological safety is the #1 predictor of success. When employees feel safe to share ideas, voice concerns, and take risks without fear of judgment or repercussions, organizations thrive. Yet, too many workplaces still foster environments where employees hesitate to speak […]

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Job Quitting Has Fallen by 12% — What Does That Mean for Your Business?

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According to the Department of Labor, employee quit rates have fallen by 12% in the last year — the lowest they’ve been since the “Great Resignation” of 2021. So why isn’t this reason to celebrate?  The recent decline in job quitting actually signals declining confidence in the job market itself, which translates into lower job

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HR in Small Business: It’s What You Don’t Know That Is Costing You Time, Money, & Risk

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You’ve heard the old saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” When it comes to HR in small businesses, the opposite is true. Unseen problems can cost you time and money and expose you to unnecessary risk. The following represent some of the most common areas of inefficiency — and how HR solutions can

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Addressing and Preventing Employee Misconduct: A Guide for Small Businesses

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You can take every imaginable measure to avoid misconduct in your small business, but the day may inevitably come when employee behavior issues raise their ugly head and need to be addressed. When that happens, you will want to make sure it’s done in a thorough and fair manner, and always in compliance with state

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There’s a Growing Disconnect Among Remote Workers — Here’s How to Stop It

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Remote work isn’t a new concept, but when the COVID-19 pandemic hit it became vastly more common. Working remotely has a lot of perks, but it comes with downsides, too, one of which is a growing problem for employers: remote workers are becoming more disconnected from their employers’ missions. The issue of employee disconnect is

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The State of HR in Small Business — Fragmented, Inefficient, and Not Strategic

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Running a small business is tough. You have to wear a lot of hats, and HR is often one of them.  In many cases, HR duties are dispersed among various team members, including office managers, internal accountants, general managers, and even business owners themselves. This fragmentation often results in inefficiencies, a lack of strategic direction

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