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Keeping it Professional: How to Navigate Political Tensions in Your Small Business

Let’s Talk Politics (Without It Turning Ugly)… Look, we all know things are a little heated out there, especially with the election coming up.  And guess what?  That tension can easily spillover into our workplaces and cause conflict in our businesses.   Suddenly, team meetings feel like political debates, and morale can take a nosedive. A […]

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How HR Can Empower Your Managers (Not Replace Them)

Those handling HR for your small business often find themselves not just advising, but actively taking on managerial tasks like hiring, performance reviews, and even disciplinary actions. While well-intentioned, abdicating these responsibilities to HR vs. your managers/supervisors can undermine their role and weaken leadership development within the company.

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Love in the Workplace: Navigating Office Romances While Protecting Your Business

With Valentine’s Day just behind us, love might still be lingering in the air, and perhaps even blossoming between colleagues. While workplace romances can occur, they have traditionally come with potential baggage. As a business owner or HR professional, you may find yourself wondering: how do we navigate these situations while ensuring a smooth and

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6 Ways to Use HR and Payroll Data to Drive Growth and Make Better Business Decisions

When you think of business data that can help you improve your decision-making and drive growth, you likely think of sales or marketing metrics. You may not realize that HR and payroll data can provide a wealth of insight on how to improve your business, ensure that employees are engaged, and allocate budgets wisely. In

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The Hidden Costs of Payroll and How to Make It More Efficient

For every $5 of your cash outflow, nearly $1 goes to your payroll, according to recent research from JPMorgan. But lurking behind this figure may be hidden costs that could be taking a bite out of your business. These hidden costs can include the cost of multitasking, the cost of office space, the cost of upkeep, the cost of mistakes, and the cost of turnover.

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Employees Are Frustrated, and It’s Impacting Productivity and Retention

Employee engagement is vital to maintaining a productive and happy workforce. If your employees aren’t engaged, you’ll see lower levels of job satisfaction, more absences, and poorer retention levels. Lack of engagement can dampen your company’s reputation and lead to smaller profits. According to a 2023 Gallup study, over half of employees are unhappy with

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Staying Compliant: Top 10 HR Laws and Regulations Small Businesses in Arizona Struggle to Keep Up With

Running a small business can feel like a juggling routine. Not only do you have to keep up with operations, but you also have to ensure compliance with an ever-evolving set of HR laws and regulations.  If you’re an Arizona business owner, here are the top 10 laws and regulations you need to keep up

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