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An owner of a small business reports that, after receiving an unexpected large number of applications in response to an employment ad she ran in the newspaper, she selected 10 candidates to come in for a job interview. She offered the job to......

Hiring employees is often so daunting that business owners put it off for as long as they can. Nonetheless, there comes a certain point when your business may grow enough that hiring employees is necessary. While you may be tempted to hire......

You would be surprised how few businesses actually get the most fundamental legal documents in place before starting up. However, having the right documents in place when you start is essential to your business's success. What are the most......

The end of the year is pressure-packed for business owners as they balance the crush of the holidays with responsibilities to customers. Although it seems tough to find the hours, it is essential to spend some time reflecting on the year that......

When it comes to running your business, one major component that you cannot forget about is human resources. Human resources is all about the people, and if you want your business to be successful, then you need to make this a focus. Many new......

Hiring your first employee is a significant milestone, and in addition to finding the right person for the job, you will need to comply with a number of state and federal requirements. Every person you hire will have to complete some......

LegalNature's employee handbook is designed to help you create comprehensive, state-specific employment policies that are customized to your company's needs. The instructions below may help clarify specific questions you have while creating......

The hiring process can be an arduous and burdensome effort. So once you have identified and hired the perfect candidate, you will want to set the stage for a positive and trusting employee-employer relationship. Employee handbooks are great......

To say that employees are motivated by compensation is an understatement. But how does one put together a compensation package that attracts competent employees, rewards hard work, and helps retain talent without breaking the bank? This......

Performance reviews are a fact of life in human resources. Every company does them, and nearly everyone involved dreads them. All too often it seems to the participants that it is a waste of time at best—management has to take time out of......