Aug 07

Making the Most out of Your Core Values

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Core Values: Who Are You? The term "core values" sounds like one of those buzzwords that go in and out of popularity, doesn't it? But core values are actually really important for any founder to develop as they create their brand. Core values are the principles that bind the organization... read more →
  • August 7, 2018
Jul 10

3 Ways to Transition Millennials into the Workplace

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Millennials At Work Did you know that millennials are currently the largest generation in the U.S. labor force? Crazy, right?! Companies are struggling to hire and onboard millennials, due to their unique outlook and perspectives when it comes to work-life balance. Here are a few tips to transition them into... read more →
  • July 10, 2018
Jul 03

Employee Benefits- Like Never Before

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The Benefit to Adding Strong Benefits A company is only as strong as their employee benefits. Okay, not exactly, but you get the point. Updating your offerings can improve your company’s popularity among applicants. Need a few ideas of what exactly your company could offer? If you said yes, you... read more →
  • July 3, 2018
Jun 05

“But I Have an Employee That Does HR.” Why You STILL Need a PEO.

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PEO vs. In-house HR Yes, we know, we've heard it a few times before. You think human resources outsourcing isn't an option for your company because you have an employee that handles HR. But before you dismiss it altogether, we'd like to share a few ways that a professional employer organization (PEO) like Optimum... read more →
  • June 5, 2018
May 29

Increasing Employee Morale

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Does Employee Morale Affect Company Culture? Happy employees are productive employees. Improving the productivity level in the workplace benefits both the team members and management alike. So how do you keep morale up in the workplace? We’ve compiled a few tips. Recognize employee contributions:  Let your employees know you value... read more →
  • May 29, 2018
May 23

Has Your Company Considered a Wellness Program?

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Wellness Programs: Let's Break It Down Wellness programs are centered around incentives for employees to improve their health. This can include incentives to exercise, such as offering a gym membership discount or exercise equipment at the workplace. Others may focus on quitting smoking which is a key contributor to many... read more →
  • May 23, 2018
May 15

Surprising Reasons Your Employees Aren’t Using Their Vacation Time

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Understanding Vacation Time A recent study by Project Time Off concludes that 40 percent of American workers left vacation time on the table last year. Many European workers, particularly those in France, Scandinavia, and Germany, routinely take off six weeks of vacation time per year. Americans, on the other hand,... read more →
  • May 15, 2018
May 01

Surprising Productivity Drains and How to Avoid Them

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Avoiding Productivity Drains If you have noticed a dip in productivity among your employees, there may be some surprising reasons why. Often times, a low productivity rate is automatically linked to a "lazy" or under-performing employee. However, there are many things you, as a leader, can do to increase your... read more →
  • May 1, 2018
Apr 24

How to Make Your New Employee Feel Welcome

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Make Your New Employee Feel Welcome When employers hire a new employee, they typically overwhelm them. Usually, they are immediately given training checklists, meetings, an office tour, and other necessary tasks. Though this approach is important for orientating the new staff member, it fails to really welcome the new employee and... read more →
  • April 24, 2018
Apr 17

Why Performance Reviews Are Important

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What's the deal with performance reviews? As a business owner, you already know the importance of recruiting the best staff. As a leader, you want your team to perform at their best level. Many of you may also use performance reviews to conduct annual evaluations of staff work, efficiency, and... read more →
  • April 17, 2018