Shelbie Watts

Shelbie Watts is the Content Marketing Manager for Homebase. She works to provide relevant, informative and engaging material to both local business owners and their employees, and hopes to make work easier one blog at a time.

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30 team survey questions to gauge employee engagement

Read our guide to employee surveys to discover tricks to writing your own and see 30 example questions you can include.

Customer story: Granny Scott’s Pie Shop

See how Granny Scott's Pie Shop benefits from using Homebase for their scheduling, time tracking, and team communication needs.

10 resume red flags to look out for when you’re hiring new employees

Most job applicant resumes are pretty cut and dry. But once in a while, you can spot a red flag that’s best not to ignore.

5 Common Wage & Hour Mistakes Every Employer Should Avoid

Failing to pay your employees correctly can lead to trouble with the IRS. But it’s easy to make mistakes with hourly employees.

Training New Employees: A Practical Guide For Small Business Teams

Learn how to train new employees with a step-by-step plan, 7-day template, and checklist. Built for small business owners who need a system that works.

The Ultimate Year-End Payroll Checklist for Small Businesses

Follow this year-end payroll checklist to mark off all the boxes and close your payroll process faster so you can relax and prepare for next year.

Survey: How do employees feel about 2020 labor law impacts?

The new labor laws this year seek to improve the lifestyle of the hourly worker, so we got curious about what employees care about the most.