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Human Resources Management

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.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in HR Topics

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BambooHR Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 18, 2025

BambooHR software facilitates effective employee recruitment, hiring and onboarding. Learn about BambooHR's applicant-tracking system and other features.

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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale
By Sean Peek | February 18, 2025

Do you need inside sales, field sales or both? Here are tips on how to identify the background and experience you require so that you have the right sales reps.

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Should You Offer Equity as Compensation?
By Nicole Fallon | February 14, 2025

Equity compensation is a strategy used to improve a business’s cash flow. Instead of a full salary, the employee is given a partial stake in the company.

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Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 13, 2025

Paychex offers extensive, in-depth PEO services in benefits administration, risk management, human resources and payroll. This national company operates in all 50 states and offers fully up-to-date...

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SentryPC Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 12, 2025

SentryPC's employee monitoring software blends a competitive price and effective features to produce a great solution for very small businesses.

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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings
By Julie Thompson | February 11, 2025

Online business meetings are a necessity in business today. Learn tips for more effective and productive online meetings without glitches and distractions.

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Paychex Retirement Services Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 07, 2025

Paychex is a top choice for those who want to manage all their HR needs on one platform. It offers several employee retirement plans, dedicated support, and integrations with payroll and other HR...

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Finding Talented Freelancers: 11 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | February 06, 2025

Freelance workers help your company expand your team while keeping overhead to a minimum. Learn about 12 websites where you can find talented freelancers.

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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2025

Jury duty is a common cause of missed workdays. Learn how jury duty works, the employment laws that apply, and how to handle jury duty as an employer.

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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
By Mark Fairlie | February 06, 2025

Technical jargon has its time and place, but studies show employees are turned off by office jargon. Learn the dos and don'ts of using business buzzwords.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Kaytlyn Smith | February 06, 2025

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2025

Henry Gantt's theory revolutionized project management with Gantt charts, balancing completed tasks with pending ones, enhancing team alignment, and visualization.

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Leadership Tips for Managing a (New) Remote Team
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 03, 2025

If you're suddenly managing your team remotely, these tips can help you communicate effectively and keep the company running smoothly.

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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | January 31, 2025

Women bring many soft skills to their leadership style. Learn how humility, empathy, resilience, persuasiveness and spirit can lead to business success.

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Tips to Create an Ethical Business Culture
By Justin O. Walker | January 31, 2025

Today's companies can live and die by their workplace culture. Ensure your organization practices strong values and ethics with these tips.

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Pros and Cons of Fitness Trackers for Employees
By Julie Thompson | January 29, 2025

Fitness trackers are a popular way to encourage good health. Find out the pros, cons and legalities of employee fitness trackers in the workplace.

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Expand Internationally by Leveraging Local PEO Services
By Craig Dempsey | January 29, 2025

PEOs can handle your overseas human resources requirements through a co-employment model. Learn about the benefits of working with an international PEO.

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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Julie Thompson | January 24, 2025

Specific habits and practices can turn managers into respected, influential leaders. Learn to elevate your management role and avoid leadership mistakes.

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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By Julie Thompson | January 24, 2025

Employee satisfaction is crucial to a motivated workplace. Here are some great ways to create a happy and productive work environment.

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What Is Bereavement Leave?
By Skye Schooley | January 24, 2025

Learn how to support grieving employees with a clear bereavement leave policy. Explore laws, best practices and compassionate strategies to help your team through difficult times.

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Why Remote Work Makes Good Business Sense
By Julie Thompson | January 23, 2025

A flexible work schedule is valued by many employees. But it also benefits businesses, which save money on office space, utilities and more.

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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2025

Human capital management and its software is a great resource or tool for companies investing in their employees.

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How Employees Make or Break Business Success (and How You Can Lead the Way)
By Sean Peek | January 21, 2025

Your employees can determine whether your business succeeds or fails. Find out why, and get expert advice for guiding and motivating your team.

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Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)
By Skye Schooley | January 21, 2025

Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.

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9 Reasons Why Encouraging Employee Fitness Is Beneficial
By Julie Thompson | January 21, 2025

A wellness focus is a win-win for employees and organizations.

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Want to Boost Productivity? Start by Cleaning Your Office
By Julie Thompson | January 17, 2025

You can get more done if you keep your space tidy. Here are several regular practices that can make you work more effectively.

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How Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Productivity
By Julie Thompson | January 17, 2025

Open offices have pros and cons when it comes to productivity. Learn their upsides and drawbacks and how to maintain productivity in an open office plan.

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Management Theory of Michael Porter
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | January 16, 2025

Michael Porter’s theory can help you build a more competitive management strategy for your business. Here is what you need to know.

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Hiring Freelancers for Your Startup? Consider These Pros and Cons
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2025

If you're considering hiring freelancers to help you grow your startup, here are a few pros and cons to remember.

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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2025

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.