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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PTO vs Vacation Time vs Sick Time: What’s the Difference?

If you’re looking to offer PTO to your employees in 2024, you might have some questions about sick time vs. vacation time.

How and why you should use interview scoring sheets [+template]

Once you reach the interview stage of the hiring process, use a rating system to choose the best fit for your open position.

7 small business hiring mistakes and how to avoid them

Avoiding these hiring mistakes will improve your hiring process while saving you time and stress along the way.

2023 minimum wage by state

Stay up to date on minimum wage by state for 2023 in this guide. Stay compliant with state-specific laws and connect with HR experts.

8 Payroll Forms Small Businesses Need to Know

A major aspect of running payroll for your small business is all the payroll forms needed to stay compliant.

How to Hire an Independent Contractor

You may want to learn how to hire an independent contractor to get some help with the many tasks you're facing. Here's how.

Drive Employee Happiness: 5 Ways with Homebase

Learn how three successful small businesses are using Homebase’s free employee happiness tools to drive employee happiness.