The peak of the pandemic in 2020 saw millions of people working from home, not because they wanted to do it, but because the COVID-19 pandemic forced the government to enforce measures to curb the spread of the virus. While it was difficult for some employees to adapt to the new working arrangement, others have enjoyed working from home, and some are even willing to quit their jobs than go back to their offices and work full time.

Working hard for five days a week or sometimes more can make employees worn out and disturbed. It might affect the employees physically, mentally and emotionally. It may also result in work-related stress. Such a condition often comes from employees being overwhelmed with the number of work demands, especially when the work exceeds the capacity of staff to perform. However, having the right employee vacation policy can solve these problems. It will allow business leaders and HR managers to create a balanced working environment where employees can occasionally take time off. Sadly, small businesses face challenges in developing a proper employee vacation policy. For this reason, I have compiled a few employee policy options that can help small businesses below.

Starting a new business is easier said than done. It requires a lot of work starting with documentation, legal requirements and developing a strategy. This can even be worse if you are new to the business world. Without an effort, you will struggle to turn your idea into a successful business. Although it is possible to start a business by yourself from scratch, it takes more than just talking about it. You need to put in hours of hard work, dedication and effort. Here are 10 steps to starting your own business that will help you along the way.