One of the most sure-fire ways to keep the enthusiasm of your team high is to show everyone how much they are valued. Appreciation events are easy to put together and they have very powerful benefits. We’ll show you some ways to incorporate them into your office.

Terminating an employee is not something anyone wants to do. But if the time comes for you to let someone go, the transition can be much smoother for everyone by following a few simple strategies. We’ll show you how to do it.

Good Morning America ran a great piece this week regarding employee credit checks. That's right, I said employee credit checks. A survey conducted by Visa revealed that only 20% of Americans are aware that employers can not only perform credit

Becoming a part-time employee requires a totally different approach than being a full-time one for various reasons. It may be hard to adjust to getting more done in less time. Explore these suggestions for coping with part-time work and what may seem like impossible deadlines.

Office birthdays are usually a fun occasion, but it’s often left to the office professionals to host such events. For those of us left to our own devices, it’s difficult to know how to celebrate the occasion fairly for all employees. So what is proper protocol? We share tried and true methods of celebrating office birthdays.

It can be difficult to present a new member to a tight team, especially if the person is a temporary employee who may not be around very long. As a manager, it is your role to work with your team and help them integrate the new person into the group. Here are a few tips for how you can introduce a temporary worker into a tight-knit team.

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Does your company throw new employees into complicated work on day one? You may be setting your workers up for failure. Discover how to conduct a successful employee orientation and how it can save the company a lot of trouble.

Have you heard? Today is "Employee Appreciation Day," and you know what that means: It's time to shower your fellow employees (and yourself) with praise. Need some help getting in the spirit? That's what we're here for! Let us inspire you to show your appreciation. P.S. Don't worry - it's easy and fun!

You purchase gifts for your coworkers or employees for a variety of reasons, including birthdays, holidays or in recognition of their achievements. Unfortunately, finding the perfect item is often a challenge, especially when you’re given a tight budget. Here are two-dozen ideas to help you meet your goal without breaking the bank.

Sure, you recognize your employees with the occasional pat on the back or words of thanks, and they seem to appreciate that. But have you given any real consideration to sponsoring employee-appreciation events? Here are 10 ideas to kick your appreciation campaign up a notch.

Payroll is a fairly straightforward process – you verify hours and generate checks. However, finding a competent and efficient payroll provider is essential to the success of your organization. Learn what aspects to consider before you select a service.

It might sound like a funny question but employee training and development expert, Jim O’Brien, offers an insightful analysis of how these two things are alike. Learn why consistent investment in employees – regardless of economic circumstances – can have a positive impact on your company.

Did you know that employees are your company’s most valuable assets? However, much to their detriment, employers often overlook this fact and simply focus on their financial resources. In this article, Human Resource expert Chuck Muzzy provides some winning advice to ensure your company retains its top talent.

You know that new guy in accounting who’s slightly awkward? Well, according to a new study appearing in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, he may more valuable to your organization’s success than you think. Read on to learn more about this eye-opening research and how businesses can benefit from it.

A warning that your performance or behavior isn't up-to-par is never easy to hear. But it happens to all of us at one time or another. Learn how to cope with the situation and recover without suffering more damage in the process.