Hiring & Onboarding
Job shadowing: how to use shadow shifts for onboarding
By: Carissa Tham
Job shadowing makes onboarding stick. Add it to your process free.
Carissa is the SEO + GEO Managing Editor at Homebase, with 13 years of experience in content marketing and SEO strategy. She’s created foundational guides on starting a business, navigating payroll, and managing teams, and helped solo lawyers, artists, and creative entrepreneurs grow their web presence and organic traffic.
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Starting a Small Business
How to start a women's clothing business (step-by-step guide)
By: Carissa Tham
What it takes to launch a women's clothing brand, from suppliers to hiring.
HR & Benefits
Sick vs vacation time: What's the difference?
By: Carissa Tham
Sick and vacation time follow different state rules. Get the policy right.
Hiring & Onboarding
Receptionist Job Description: Duties, Skills & Template
By: Carissa Tham
Write a receptionist job description that fits any front desk role.
HR & Benefits
Part-Time vs. Full-Time: What Employers Need to Know
By: Carissa Tham
Part-time or full-time? The choice affects pay, benefits, and compliance.
HR & Benefits
2025 Non-compete Agreements by State
By: Carissa Tham
Non-compete rules differ by state. Check yours before signing anything.