A key to success in any business is great communication between an employer and its employees. Whether you are hosting a meeting, emailing back and forth, putting together a proposal or on the phone with a client, communication is at the forefront of everything. There is a big shift in employers offering their employees the option to work remotely or from home— it is the way of the future for a modern-day workplace.  While this is a huge benefit for employees, it can often lead to new challenges for managers trying to engage and motivate their team. Even with the presence of advanced communication technology

Introduction to ThinkHR: This is Part 2 of a series of blog posts we’ll be sharing on our preferred HR technology platform, ThinkHR. In this post, we’ll be providing an overview on how to create an employee handbook, and the importance of one in your business. ThinkHR makes this component of your business easy, with step-by-step instructions and tips. Providing your employees with an Employee Handbook creates better communication and clarification regarding rules, procedures and what is expected from your employees. Without an Employee Handbook, there can often be some confusion surrounding vague or changing policies. While this can certainly hurt your employees, it can also negatively