Employee training is instrumental for closing knowledge and talent gaps, improving performance, and boosting job satisfaction and morale. But hectic employee schedules, a dispersed workforce, and diverse learning habits are just some of the roadblocks that stand in the way of a successful training program. Understanding the foundations of employee training and implementing best practicesContinue reading 
The biggest problem people have with creating an employee referral program is achieving long-term success. While referral programs often start out with lots of buzz and excitement, maintaining them successfully past the short term often proves difficult. After reading our “how-to” process, you’ll know how to build a program that keeps employees engaged and producesContinue reading
There’s nothing more frustrating than training a promising new employee only to have him or her leave three months later. Or worse, to guide and mentor an employee for a year or three, only to have them jump to a competitor. With effective employee retention practices, you can develop your employees’ skills and build theirContinue reading
How do you figure out whether weekly, bi-weekly, semi-weekly—or even a combination of the three—would be the most optimal pay period schedule for your business? Factors like employee preferences and labor laws are obvious considerations. But you also want a frequency that attracts and retains top performers and balances administrative costs with talent management goals.Continue reading
Want to just get started? Click here to sign up for Gusto and set up employee benefits today. One of the best ways to keep employees happy, loyal, and productive is through a great employee benefits package. It also makes your company more attractive for prospective employees. You don’t want to make people jump throughContinue reading
Congratulations, your new hire has signed the offer letter! Now the real work begins. Employee onboarding is the final step in the hiring process and one of the most critical pieces of employee retention. In this guide, I’ll show you what a good onboarding process looks like, and how to set it up for yourContinue reading
Rejecting job candidates is an inevitable part of an HR manager’s role, but it can be an uncomfortable and confronting experience for both the recruiter and the candidate. For this reason, many recruiters leave the rejection until the very last possible moment, which only creates more disappointment and frustration for rejected candidates. However, it isContinue reading
Building a strong report with your customers will only help your business grow. The best customer relationship management (CRM) systems not only increases interaction with your customers, but moves them down your pipeline with ease. A CRM manages it all, from a contact form sign-up to live chats that transition a lead to a payingContinue reading
Salesforce is one of those rare jacks-of-all-trade customer relationship management (CRM) software tools that actually masters everything. There’s a lot you can do in a single platform including sales, service, marketing, commerce, and IT. But Salesforce isn’t just multifaceted—it’s also highly customizable and built with best-in-class technology. That said, depending on your company’s size andContinue reading
Google Hangouts is a free-to-use conference call service I recommend. It’s one of the most straightforward call services to set up and takes minutes to get started with—all users need is a Gmail account, which is effectively most people. On the other hand, it doesn’t provide free users with any form of customer support, andContinue reading
Webex is a feature-rich video conferencing solution that lets you take your online meetings to new heights. It’s accessible, as you can start using it for free today with fullscreen video options for any device. While yes, there are widely known solutions out there like Zoom, Webex ensures your online calling, messaging, and meetings happenContinue reading
Microsoft Dynamics CRM gives you everything an enterprise business needs when it comes to customer relationship management software. It has excellent marketing and analytics features, though it lacks some of the basics. This software is made for people who already know Microsoft and don’t mind spending the extra time to get to know the platform.Continue reading
Sales dashboards are visual representations of your sales data. In theory, sales metrics are relatively straightforward—reps are either selling or they’re not. But as a sales manager or executive, you know that sales is actually much more complex than this. Businesses rely on data for strategic decision-making, and sales data is arguably the most important.Continue reading
There is no avoiding it–the best candidate for your open position is often already employed. And they may not be looking for a new job right now. Recruiting passive candidates does have more challenges than active candidate recruitment. After all, someone who is satisfied with their job won’t often apply for an open role justContinue reading
Payroll processing involves a lot more than simply issuing a check to your employees for hours worked. While pay and tax calculations are a significant part of payroll, there’s a lot more to it. This includes setting up your business as an employer and making sure tax withholdings and reports are submitted on time andContinue reading
