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Inefficiencies In Your Onboarding Process Matter More Than You Think

Inefficiencies In Your Onboarding Process Matter More Than You Think

The hiring process is long and tiring, but hopefully by the end of it all, you end up with the perfect candidate for the position. While they might be eager to get to work, they might find themselves ill-equipped to do their job—a position you don’t want them to be in. Unfortunately, this is how many new hires start their tenure with a new employer, and while it might be tempting to claim that someone simply dropped the ball during the onboarding process, it’s more likely that the onboarding process itself is broken.

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4 Ways Your Business Can Ensure Better Remote Work Policies

4 Ways Your Business Can Ensure Better Remote Work Policies

We’re several years past the COVID pandemic at this point, and many companies are calling their remote workers back to the office. Still, there is merit in having a remote workforce, even if it’s not strictly “mandatory” or “necessary” any longer. Today, we want to share some tips to help your business thrive with a remote workforce and what you can do to optimize your odds of success with this work environment.

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Can a Business Benefit From a Shorter Workweek?

Can a Business Benefit From a Shorter Workweek?

The concept of a four-day workweek has long been debated, with strong anecdotal evidence supporting its effectiveness. The nation of Iceland provides one of the most compelling real-world examples. 

Their journey began small in 2015 with initial trials involving about 2,500 workers; or, just under one percent of the population. These efforts have dramatically expanded, however, and today, nearly 90 percent of Icelandic workers have moved to a reduced work schedule, typically around 36 hours a week for full-time workers. What’s more, this shift has occurred without any negative impact on the economy. In fact, Iceland's society has seen significant benefits.

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Why You Should Never Trust Any Old Wi-Fi Network

Why You Should Never Trust Any Old Wi-Fi Network

One of the most common tactics used by folks in the service industry is free Wi-Fi. It draws in people who want to work out of the office in places such as coffee shops, restaurants, and book stores… but how much can you actually trust that free wireless access? We think it’s probably shadier than you think, and if you’re smart, you’ll avoid using it for the following reasons.

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Your Cyber Insurance Policy is About to Become Useless (And Your IT Provider Knows Why)

Your Cyber Insurance Policy is About to Become Useless (And Your IT Provider Knows Why)

If you are one of those business owners that has gone out of their way to pay cybersecurity insurance premiums, you probably think that they will shield you from situations that could put your business at risk. What if, however, you are just paying for the paperwork?

Picture this scenario: You suffer a ransomware attack, your business has to shut down in order to take this massive problem head-on, and rightfully, you file a claim expecting to activate the policy which you routinely pay for. Weeks later, you receive a denial letter over a technical requirement buried deep in the fine print.

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