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March 7, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Hiring and training staff while providing office space and equipment is an expensive process. It’s better to outsource non-revenue-producing functions to Innovative Employee Solutions. Consider the following benefits of outsourcing your hiring process. Savings Reduce and control operating costs by outsourcing non-core functions. Have experienced professionals cover tasks critical for daily operations such as accounts…

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March 3, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Staying on top of your company’s financial health at all times is essential. Here are three metrics to help you make more sound decisions while growing your business. Gross Margin Dollars & Gross Margin Percentage Gross margin dollars show total profit generated by the sale of a product or service (the markup.) If your company…

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March 1, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Due to expensive sales calls and marketing, it costs more to find new clients than to retain existing ones. Learn four ways you can encourage lost customers to do business with you again. Target Customers Create different campaigns according to customers’ lapses in purchase times. Segment your customer base according to time since their last…

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February 29, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Why invest all kinds of time and money into checking out an applicant’s background? It’s necessary for company safety and to ensure applicants will be positive additions to your team. But moreover, it’s for your peace of mind. Security Clearances After 9/11, companies have become vigilant about workplace security and safety. Demand for security clearances…

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February 25, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Employees are one of the most important assets for your business. Discover why implementing a wellness plan for your workers will help you retain them longer and increase your bottom line. Enhance Employee Welfare Healthier employees are happier, more productive workers. They enjoy having control over fitness goals that fit with their lifestyle. Whether you…

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February 23, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Like most business owners, you may feel you don’t have a solid pipeline of future leaders in your business. Without a long-term picture on what the future may hold for your workers, it’s hard to adapt to the changing needs of your customers or clients. Learn how to find and mold future leaders with a…

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February 19, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

As a business owner or manager, you wear many hats and juggle many responsibilities. Having to explain to upset employees why their healthcare costs continue to rise shouldn’t be one of them. Learn how to handle this issue or, better yet, have Innovative Employee Solutions handle it for you. Get Facts Talk with your accountant…

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February 17, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

According to a December 2015 Corporate Benefits Departments: Staffing and Operations report created by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, corporate benefits administration and compliance are being outsourced more than ever. Three hundred forty-three human resource and benefits professionals at U.S. companies in 20 industries responded to the survey. Here’s what they had to…

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February 15, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

Millennials are the largest and most highly educated generation in the workforce and are the future of the business world. For your business to properly utilize young people’s knowledge, skills, and experience to stay competitive, modifications to your current business practices may be necessary. Understand Millennials Young executives want their work roles to match their…

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February 12, 2016 Read time: 2 minutes

According to a 2015 Jobvite Recruiting Survey, 92 percent of employers utilize social media when finding new employees. Discover reasons why and how your company can effectively use social media for recruiting. According to survey respondents, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are the top three social media sites utilized by recruiters. Approximately three-fourths of respondents recommend…

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