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5 ways to empower the next generation of accountants

Sandra Wiley of Boomer Consulting, Inc. shares expert advice on motivating and engaging the NextGen leaders in accounting.

January 29, 2019

5 business lessons entrepreneurs can learn from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Discover how harnessing the lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. can help you adapt and grow your business in the mo...

January 18, 2019

7 ways to boost productivity in the workplace

Over one-third of employees are productive for less than 30 hours a week. We reveal some important takeaways to engage y...

August 6, 2018

Gain a competitive advantage by developing an internship program

Internship programs provide excellent opportunities for both employers and interns. Interns gain valuable experience and...

July 26, 2018

Why hiring the right people can help to boost innovation

Innovation is pivotal to your company's success. So what is the secret be a truly innovative company? Start with hiring ...

July 12, 2018

Why having a women in business mentorship program is a key for having a successful business strategy

How to use tech to revamp your HR processes for the best results

Here are five ways you can use tech to revamp your HR processes to unlock productivity, increase flexibility, and drive ...

June 28, 2018

5 simple solutions to the biggest payroll challenges

Is your payroll process complicated? Does one task seem to take hours, even a whole workday? If this sounds familiar, it...

May 31, 2018

How Zendesk built a scalable company culture to support major growth

Culture is an essential part of company growth. Zendesk senior director of employee success shares her top tips for scal...

May 29, 2018

Why successful businesses embrace entrepreneurship

Chief Marketing Officer Ron McMurtrie shares benefits of an entrepreneurial culture for businesses of all sizes to maint...

May 24, 2018

Why it is important to share your hobby at work, Q/A with John Garrett

“Recovering CPA” John Garrett discusses the importance of sharing your hobby with colleagues at work on the Sage podcast...

May 15, 2018

Payroll System Supported in a Gig Economy

Can your payroll system meet the challenges of the gig economy?

Gig economy workers could soon make up the majority of the U.S. workforce. Read expert tips on modernizing your payroll ...

May 7, 2018

Mixing family with business? Here’s how to make it work

Mixing business with family can be tricky to navigate, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid loved ones in the professi...

April 22, 2018

7 characteristics of a People Company

The world's fastest-growing companies have one thing in common: they put their employees first. Find out the seven secre...

April 12, 2018

Edmondo Sarti’s secret to business growth? Put your people first

Sarti and his partner Adriano Paganini own and run 22 restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their secret to buildin...

April 10, 2018

Business owners: Here’s how to ease your admin headaches

American businesses are spending more than an actual working year on admin tasks! Find out how to ease the headache of h...

April 10, 2018

What does YapStone executive Debra Tenenbaum say is the key to hiring? Build a strong company culture and brand

Yapstone exec Debra Tenenbaum shares the key to hiring and building a strong company culture and brand.

April 2, 2018

The importance of building a strong team, Q/A with Geoff Ashley [Podcast]

A well-defined hiring process is critical to building a strong team and finding good people is the number one factor hin...

March 28, 2018

What is a People Company?

What is a People Company? A People Company is an organization where people are the most valuable asset, and where compan...

March 22, 2018

New to running payroll? Here’s the advice you need

One of the most important tasks a business owner has to perform is running payroll. It’s a task that employees rely on. ...

March 21, 2018

Need to reduce costs in your recruitment process? Check out these tips

As digital transformation progresses, recruiters are challenged to reduce costs while attracting the right talent for gr...

March 16, 2018

Is it goodbye HR, hello People teams? How to get the most from your people

Just as we waved goodbye to Personnel in the 1980s, we’re now waving goodbye to HR and saying hello to a people function.

March 8, 2018

Finder.com’s Jon Brodsky on the benefits of an exhaustive hiring process

Finder.com’s Jon Brodsky faces stiff competition for fintech writers and editors in New York City—but that doesn’t mean ...

February 26, 2018