In our latest series, we covered a range of reasons to invest in company culture and how a toxic culture can impact the workforce. But as a small business owner, you may be wondering, does this apply? The answer is a resounding yes! In fact, company culture is equally important, if not more so, among…
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A new sick and safe time law will go into effect on January 1, 2024, impacting Minnesota employers. The Minnesota sick and safe time law requires employers to provide paid leave to eligible employees who work in the state. To qualify for paid leave, employees must work at least 80 hours in a year for…
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As a business owner, it’s important that you guide your organization toward the future you envision. Part of that process includes establishing a mission statement, which we covered in a previous post. Additionally, you need to determine the vision you have for the organization and assess how it will move toward achievement. In this guide…
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Updated November 1, 2023 When you run a small business, managing all the policies and processes associated with the workforce can be difficult. But a key aspect of building and maintaining a strong team includes offering competitive benefits, one of which is paid time off. In this guide, we outline how to manage PTO policies…
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Achieving business success starts with a firm grasp on the purpose of the organization and its goals. Creating a mission statement is the first step toward verbalizing what you’re working toward and emphasizing the purpose of your business. This guide outlines how to craft a mission statement that has a real impact on your organization,…
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Updated October 18, 2023 As a small business owner, you work hard to balance your time between growing your business and managing your workforce. Among laws around labor and compliance, FMLA is usually one of high focus, as the penalties are costly and violations common. But what’s the biggest and most common mistake made by…
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Employee turnover is a significant issue that impacts organizations of all sizes and across every industry. A recent Forbes article outlined some surprising statistics, including the cost associated with replacing an employee who leaves their role. (Spoiler alert: It’s a third of their salary). Explore 11 of the most common reasons for leaving a job,…
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An employee may have different circumstances and situations in their life that require them to take time away from work. Employers must accommodate those needs with leave of absence policies that outline the procedure for taking time off and what situations qualify for leave. Explore this guide to the different types of leaves of absence…
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How does your company track and manage paid time off (PTO)? How does that method work for you? If your answer involves spreadsheets, this article is for you. When spreadsheets became available, they certainly offered advantages over hand calculation, offering a nifty way to store data and automate calculations. However, in today’s world, they’re no…
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Understanding the value of building and maintaining a consistently positive organizational culture is certainly important. But taking it a step further and actually implementing changes that provide support to employees can be a challenge, especially in organizations that operate on a global scale. In the latest piece in our series focused on organizational culture, we’re…
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