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4 Tips for Hiring the Best Employees

Dan Levenson — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:00:14 +0000

A company is only as good as the people who make it run. Primarily, this is the employees. Getting good employees isn’t as simple as just wanting them, though. There are, however, several simple things you can do to improve the quality of applicants to your company as well as your hiring process to make […]

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Why shifting away from a PEO might be best for your business

Dan Levenson — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:55:32 +0000

For some companies a PEO can offer convenience – but it comes at a price. Leaving a PEO can save you tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. While PEO contracts can be complicated, shifting away from a PEO doesn’t have to be. A licensed insurance broker can help. Professional employer organizations (PEOs) […]

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What Does Marijuana Legalization Mean For Your Business?

Dan Levenson — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:30:00 +0000

As of today, there are eight states in the US that have legalized the use of recreational marijuana. New Jersey is currently poised to become number nine. Though popular support is growing, the legalization of marijuana places New Jersey business owners in a precarious position as marijuana remains illegal under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. […]

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The Ins and Outs of Backfilling Positions for Your Small Business

Dan Levenson — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 11:00:26 +0000

While you may not always be able to forecast when you’ll have to suddenly fill a position, having a proper backfilling strategy in place can help minimize disruption to workflows and production processes within your organization. According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, employee absenteeism due to illness costs employers up to $84 billion annually. These costs […]

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What Happens When Small Business Owners Micromanage

Dan Levenson — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 19:18:01 +0000

Many small business owners quickly fall into the trap of micromanaging. They’re often convinced that the only way to be sure that things are done exactly the way they want them done is by keeping directly on top of their employees at all times. Unfortunately, that strategy isn’t always as effective as micromanagers might hope—not […]

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Training New Employees for Long-Term Success

Dan Levenson — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:22:25 +0000

Bringing new employees into your small business is a big step, especially if you’ve been flying solo up until now. You want to be sure that they have everything they need to become a successful member of the team—not just in the short term, but for their entire tenure with your company. As you’re training […]

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An Employment Law Update on Remote Employees and Employer Liability

Dan Levenson — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:15:17 +0000

Can an employee working remotely sue their employer under a state’s law against discrimination, even if the employee does not live or work in that state? That’s exactly what happened in a recent case when a Massachusetts resident began working remotely for a company in New Jersey. She never lived in New Jersey and only […]

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Small Business Collaboration: 7 Basic Guidelines for Better Teamwork

Dan Levenson — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:01:04 +0000

If you run a small business, it’s critical that the people you have on your team form positive connections and work together effectively so your business can grow. In fact, collaboration is probably one of the most powerful tools you can have to develop a successful small business. Think about how there’s power in numbers. […]

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How to Hire and Manage Seasonal Workers for Your Small Business

Dan Levenson — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:23:01 +0000

With the holidays fast approaching, there’s no better time to get your ducks in a row when it comes to hiring seasonal workers for your small business. Temporary workers aren’t going to have the same expectations or commitment to a position as a full-time employee, which can often lead to confusion or miscommunication at best and […]

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Alan’s Insurance Talk: Corporate Culture (VIDEO)

Dan Levenson — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:58:03 +0000

What do companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have in common? Aside from being some of the largest organizations in the world, they’re all places that many people would love to work. Part of the reason why is the fact that they all have a great corporate culture. Does your company? Even if your business is small, […]

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