How Improving Candidate Engagement Influences the Hiring Process

By Allie Blackham | April 12, 2024

Applicants invest considerable time, effort, and thought into their job applications. Regrettably, it’s all too common for employers to delay responses, with some failing to provide any follow-up whatsoever. Such practices can have a negative effect on the candidate experience, influencing your organization’s hiring efficiency and reputation. Ensuring a positive experience for candidates is crucial…

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9 Best Receipt Apps for Small Businesses and Freelancers in 2024

By Allie Blackham | April 10, 2024

As a business owner or freelancer, you’re spinning many plates at once. You’re keeping up with payroll, making pitches, nurturing your email marketing funnel, and much more. All to maintain and grow your business. The last thing you need is to panic each month as you look for receipts at expense report time. Administrative work…

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Are Remote Workers More or Less Productive?

By Allie Blackham | April 2, 2024

Remote work grew substantially in 2020 and the subsequent years, with more than 27 million people reporting working from home between 2019 and 2021. This number marks an increase of over three times how many people worked remotely before the COVID-19 pandemic sent people home and restricted who could perform in-person work. But as company…

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Earned Wage Access (EWA) 101

By Tate Hackert, President & Founder of ZayZoon | March 26, 2024

Attract, retain and motivate talent while reducing costs with EWA Guest post by: Tate Hackert It should come as no surprise to learn that many employees are living paycheck to paycheck—two in five, to be exact. 84 percent of employees are also worrying about finances while at work. Employees today are struggling to make ends meet,…

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What to Expect in the Workplace During March Madness

By Allie Blackham | March 19, 2024

It’s that time of year again. Everyone is talking about Cinderella teams, brackets, upset alerts, and cutting down nets. As an employer, you may be wondering how March Madness impacts your team morale and productivity levels. And the reality is, the NCAA basketball tournament does have an effect. But just how much? Let’s dive in…

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The Importance of Creating a Career Path Program (With 6 Steps to Make it Happen)

By Liz Strikwerda | February 6, 2024
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Updated February 7, 2024 Advancement opportunity is essential to employee engagement, which is a major factor in retention. According to research conducted by SHRM, nearly 70 percent of employees would stay with an employer if they had access to learning and advancement opportunities. Creating a career path program can improve retention dramatically while improving the…

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7 Tips to Reduce Workplace Stress

By Allie Blackham | January 4, 2024

Considering that the average American worker will spend over 90,000 hours at work during their lifetime, it makes sense that employment is a significant aspect of life. Work can feel like a barometer for other aspects of a person’s lifestyle, whether they’re spending a lot of time commuting or handling extra tasks during shifts. But…

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Rounding Up the Top WorkforceHub Blogs of 2023

By Allie Blackham | December 20, 2023
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As 2023 draws to a close, we’re looking back at what information on our blog was most valuable and interesting to our readers. Take a look at our top three blog posts from the year, along with details on what you can find in each one. Top Post #3: HRIS Evaluation Template and Buyer’s Guide:…

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State Paid Sick Leave Laws: Your Comprehensive Guide

By Allie Blackham | November 21, 2023

Sickness is part of the human condition, and various illnesses can impact people differently. We’ve all worked with people who have come to work sick (and maybe even been that person in the workplace) but doing so can increase the risk of spreading illness among coworkers. Additionally, sick employees tend to be less productive. A…

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5 Reasons Company Culture Matters for Small Businesses

By Allie Blackham | November 14, 2023
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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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