Cover story

Virtual and hybrid workplaces have created opportunities to look at hiring and employing people differently, but how do companies maintain and strengthen a productive culture with people in the office less often or not at all?

BY ANDREW TELLIJOHN

Cover photograph by Jonathan Hankin

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Founder’s Forum:

Craig Kruckeberg, owner of Stinar, talks selling his business, reducing stress and coping with loss with Upsize Founding Editor Beth Ewen

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Staff list:

Who’s who at Upsize magazine and how to reach us.

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Business Builders

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MERGERS &ACQUISITIONS

Businesses could receive more offers and sell at a higher price going through an auction by Sam Thompson, Transitions in Business

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Retirement

Helping your employees become more resilient can build loyalty and boost your bottom line by Bethany Krueger, Prouty Project

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SUCCESSION

Navigating the exciting and stressful issues related to generational transfer of a business by Jon Schindel, Schindel Segal Mendoza

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TECHNOLOGY

Tips for making sure your new website works for you and your business needs by Dave Meyer, BizzyWeb

Columns

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FEATURE

You’ve gone to the trouble of advertising for, interviewing and hiring a new employee. Onboard them well so they’ll feel welcome and want to stay

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Catching Up

Kevin Ortner, CEO of Renters Warehouse, talks about how his company became a leader in the single-family housing rental market, how he stays ahead of planning for future growth and what he’s done to maintain a productive company culture