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A critical part of running a business is hiring and managing your employees. Our Human Resource Management hub has everything you need to know about recruiting the best workers, creating and enforcing workplace policies, and maintaining a company culture that keeps your team engaged and motivated.

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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
The types of compensation packages you offer your employees can have a big impact on your business. Discover which ones are right for your team.
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Skye Schooley
What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
Learn how to enhance your people management skills to effectively lead your team to success.
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Skye Schooley
The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
Stay interviews can play a vital role in retaining top talent and bolstering company culture.
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Patrick Proctor
What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
: Learn which documents you should include (and not include) in your employee personnel files.
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Skye Schooley

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The Management Theory of Peter Drucker
By Sean Peek | June 27, 2025

Peter Drucker’s theory emphasizes decentralization, employee development, and setting clear objectives to drive innovation and long-term business success.

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How to Implement a Compressed Work Schedule
By Nicole Fallon | June 26, 2025

A compressed work schedule offers your employees additional days off without loss of income, benefits or productivity. Learn how to use it in your company.

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Flat Organization Structure: Why Do They Matter?
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Flat organizations reduce management layers to boost communication, agility and morale, but they may struggle with role clarity and career advancement.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the United States: An Examination of 680 DEI Statements in 2022
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

DEI study reveals only 16% of top US companies disclose diversity data; women and people of color remain underrepresented in senior roles and certain industries.

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MassMutual Review
By Kimberlee Leonard | June 26, 2025

MassMutual's transparent retirement plans offer over 15,000 investment options, no mobile app, and upfront pricing with a $250 setup fee and $42 monthly charge.

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Time Doctor Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Time Doctor boosts productivity by 22% with features like task tracking, distraction alerts, and screen recording but lacks phone support and GPS tracking.

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Business Accommodations for Employees with Hearing Impairments, Vision Impairments, Or Other Disabilities
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

Businesses with 15+ employees must provide accommodations under the ADA. Simple, often free changes improve morale and diversity, benefiting all employees.

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Job-seekers With Nonbinary Gender Pronouns on Their Resumes Are Less Likely To Be Contacted by Employers
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Nonbinary job seekers face bias as resumes with they/them pronouns get less interest from employers, despite most being Equal Opportunity Employers.

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There are two job openings for every unemployed American. So why are recent graduates struggling to get hired?
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Business.com interns applied to 300+ jobs but got no offers; many applications were ignored. In-office roles got more interest than remote ones.

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Despite Increasing Demand, Amazon Drivers Say They’re Happier Than Other Gig Workers
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

Amazon drivers are the happiest among gig workers, with 76% satisfied with pay and 59% with workload, while Grubhub drivers are least satisfied.

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The State of Workplace Theft in 2025
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

67% of employees admit to workplace theft, with time theft being the most common. Managers are twice as likely to steal money compared to non-managers.

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TriNet vs. Justworks Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

TriNet excels with industry-specific HR support, while Justworks offers transparent pricing and affordability, perfect for small businesses needing basic HR services.

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TriNet vs. ADP Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

TriNet is best for industry-specific HR support, while ADP excels with comprehensive features and flexible add-ons, offering robust payroll and benefits.

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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Rippling excels in HR automation and IT integration for SMBs, while Gusto shines with comprehensive payroll features for small businesses under 50 employees.

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6 Gusto Payroll Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | June 17, 2025

Gusto's automated payroll management system is popular, but it lacks integration and other features. Read about six Gusto alternatives for your business.

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How to Increase Employee Engagement & Why Improving Employee Engagement is Important
By Skye Schooley | June 13, 2025

High employee engagement can benefit your business. Learn what tools and strategies to use to improve employee engagement within your organization.

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Onboarding vs. Orientation: What’s the Difference?
By Sean Peek | June 10, 2025

Onboarding and orientation are processes HR departments undertake after hiring an employee. Learn what these processes entail and how to conduct both.

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Employee Performance Goals: Goal-Setting Steps, Metrics & Examples
By Skye Schooley | June 03, 2025

Setting employee performance goals is an important job for managers. Learn how to set performance goals and why they're important, and view specific examples.

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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | June 03, 2025

Employee attrition occurs when someone leaves a company, for any reason and through any means, and is not replaced by another employee.

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Best Goal Setting Apps and Goal Tracking Software
By Tom Anziano | June 02, 2025

Goal setting and tracking tools enable you to project achievements, record progress, and establish key performance indicators. Here are some of the best.

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10 Ways to Empower Your Employees
By Skye Schooley | June 02, 2025

If you're looking for new ways to empower your employees, here are some essential tips to get you started.

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A Good Investment: How Keeping Employees Happy Benefits Business
By Miranda Fraraccio | June 02, 2025

Happy employees can benefit your business in many ways. Here are five strategies to keep them happy.

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Comparing Candidates: Should You Hire Experienced Workers or Recent College Graduates?
By Miranda Fraraccio | June 02, 2025

Why might hiring a recent college graduate be a better choice for your business than a seasoned professional? Here's a closer look at the options.

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How to Utilize Big Data for Human Resources
By Skye Schooley | June 02, 2025

Big data can be an effective tool for HR professionals to hire and retain top talent. Learn some smart ways to use big data in human resources.

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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Nicole Fallon | June 02, 2025

Here’s everything you need to know about results-only work environments, and whether it’s right for your business.

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The Management Theory of Mary Parker Follett
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Mary Parker Follett’s management theory emphasizes power-sharing, collaboration and integrative solutions to resolve workplace conflicts and boost productivity.

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 Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Contingency management theory says there’s no one-size-fits-all approach — leaders must adapt strategies based on people, tasks and the environment.

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Why Does Power Abuse Persist?
By Sean Peek | June 02, 2025

Power abuse at work includes bullying, manipulation and favoritism by those in authority, leading to stress, turnover and organizational dysfunction.

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Classical and Scientific Management Theory
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | June 02, 2025

Classical and scientific management theories emphasize structure, efficiency and task specialization, laying the groundwork for modern organizational practices.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | June 02, 2025

Cultural intelligence, communication training and empathy help global teams overcome conflict and foster stronger cross-cultural collaboration.