Karina Fabian

Onboarding documents involve all the paperwork new hires need to be legally employed with your company, while also ensuring their success in taking on their new role. These can be divided into four types: Legal: These are the onboarding forms required by law. Pay and benefits: These ensure your employee is paid on time and…

When people hear, “personality hiring,” many think it means hiring the friendly, outgoing guy who makes everyone laugh. In fact, according to Forbes, many young workers believe they should be hired for their personalities and the positive energy they bring to the workplace. However, true personality hiring is far more complex than rating charisma. It…

Supply chain management (SCM) is the process of overseeing your product from construction to delivery with an eye for creating the best product at the best price. For small businesses, this often involves: Sourcing products, parts, or materials, either domestically or overseas Using a third-party fulfillment service or performing fulfillment in-house Handling logistics and transportation…

Mobile commerce, also known as mcommerce, is simply anything involved in the buying and selling of goods using a mobile device—whether it’s paying your electric bill on an iPad or buying concert tickets on your smartphone. You can achieve this with a phone app or using a mobile-friendly website and a payment processor suited for…

The first few months of a new hire’s tenure set the stage for the rest of their time in your company. Onboarding and new hire surveys help you ensure that they are getting the training and support they need and feel not just welcomed, but a part of your brand. We cover new hire survey…

An applicant tracking system (ATS) is software that streamlines the recruiting and hiring process. It assists not only with posting jobs and collecting applications, but evaluating resumes, scheduling interviews, and even assisting in hiring and onboarding. ATS features vary per provider. At its most basic, it includes application and resume parsing and evaluation, basic email…

A welcome email to a new employee is one of the most important communications you can have with a new hire. It not only gives them the information they need to start their new employment with your company but also sets the tone for their journey. As such, it should be friendly and informative but…

With over 350 million unique visitors per month, Indeed lets you reach a monumental range of potential candidates through its recruitment advertising network. It has a built-in applicant tracking system (ATS) that enables you to manage your job postings, source candidates, review resumes, and schedule interviews. Job postings are free, but you can also pay…

If you’ve lost money due to a chargeback, a fake invoice, or stolen credit cards, then you’re a victim of payment fraud. And you’re not alone. According to Sift’s Q1 2023 Digital Trust & Safety Index, fraudulent transactions cost businesses over $41 billion in 2022—a figure that is expected to increase by 17% in 2023….

TriNet is a leading professional employer organization (PEO) that offers hire-to-retire HR support, payroll, and industry-specific compliance support. Its strategic HR offerings are top-notch—but they may be more than you need, especially since it’s more expensive than many PEO services. Thus, you may benefit from choosing a reputable TriNet competitor instead. We evaluated several companies…

OrangeHRM is a complete HR software that takes your employees from onboarding to offboarding. It even has job posting capabilities and an applicant tracking system (ATS). The free plan is remarkably complete, including even performance management tools—something not often seen in freeware. Users say it’s easy to use and good for startups and larger companies….

A freight broker taps into a huge network of freight carriers to find the best rate for your freight shipments. We looked at dozens of popular options to determine the best freight brokers by examining customer service, small business accessibility, price, reliability, scalability, and ease of use. The best freight broker sites for small businesses…