Karina Fabian

Your onboarding practices go a long way in making your employees prepared for their jobs and in making them feel like a part of the team. Understanding onboarding statistics can help you know where to better place your time and effort. It can also help you convince higher-ups of the need for a longer-term or…

Labor law posters are graphics that the federal and local governments require you to display in your business area. These contain information to help your employees understand their rights when it comes to wages, work conditions, and compensation for accidents or unemployment—among other things. Failure to follow labor poster compliance puts you at risk of…

Side hustles are part-time jobs or businesses that you do in addition to your regular job. Nearly half of all Americans work a side hustle, with 30% saying they need the money simply to cover basic costs of living, according to a 2023 survey by Self1. Nonetheless, not all side hustles are about earning a…

A family-owned business means a business started by two or more family members—it can be the web design business you start with your cousin or the jewelry-making business you run with your husband. Many families see it as a way to create generational wealth and security, but it can also bring you closer together as…

Thinking about starting a small business from home? You’re in good company. Half of all small businesses begin in the home. Some of the most notable are Microsoft and Amazon, but hundreds of thousands of small-business owners are able to make a living working from their own house. They do it to be their own…

According to the US Small Business Administration, about half of all small businesses begin in the home. Home-based businesses are a great way to be your own boss or try out a passion project as an income-generating venture. Alternatively, you may be unemployed and looking for a way to make a living. Regardless, we provide…

Finding, hiring, and training new employees is a difficult and expensive process. The most important thing you can do to retain top talent is to provide an excellent employee experience that includes good pay, strong communication, opportunities for improvement, and a healthy work-life balance. Employee experience encompasses everything that happens to an employee during their…

Professional development goals are short-term and long-term objectives that help your employee develop the skills, knowledge, and talents needed to advance in their current or future career. Concrete actionable tasks, like taking a course, are ideal development goal ideas. However, a nebulous goal, like learning to defend one’s position without getting angry, is also feasible—as…

Employee wellness is not just a feel-good issue, but an economic one. According to a 2023 ResumeLab survey, 68% of employees have taken time off work due to a mental health condition. Plus, it affects employees at all levels; the higher on the organizational chart and the more experience an employee has, the more likely…

2024 promises to be a year of challenge and growth for small businesses. Everyone may be tired of hearing about COVID, but those years changed the nature of business. In 2024, small business owners are still dealing with inflation, supply chain issues, and changes in what employees expect from the workplace. Below are 50 statistics…

A hiring policy simply defines the practices and procedures used to hire a new employee. It covers everything from identifying the need through making the offer and considers fair practices, steps, and responsibilities. You will typically only need a single policy for your company—though you may have different policies for different occasions. For example, seasonal…

Hiring signs are a quick and easy way to let people in your area know that you are looking for new employees. These are a good way to attract potential candidates from people who know your business—and it can even generate word-of-mouth referrals from there. Knowing how to create a hiring sign is important, as…