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Human Resources

The essential strategies, tactics, and tools you need to manage and grow your human capital.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in HR Topics

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Company Culture Metrics: What You Need to Be Tracking and Why
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 03, 2024

Here are some important measures of performance in the office and components of company culture that you need to be tracking.

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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work
By Sean Peek | December 21, 2023

Employees give many reasons and excuses for time-off requests and absenteeism. Read some unusual excuses and learn how to handle it when employees miss work.

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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By Jennifer Post | December 14, 2023

An employee-centric company culture prioritizes employee input and helps your team feel respected. Learn how to implement an employee-centric work culture.

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The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring Your Company
By Patrick Proctor | November 08, 2023

Learn how to conduct a stay interview, see sample questions and find out the benefits.

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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | November 07, 2023

Continuous performance management can boost morale and improve communication. Learn how to implement continuous performance management in your company.

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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | November 06, 2023

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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What Is a Criminal Background Check?
By Patrick Proctor | November 06, 2023

This guide introduces the concept of criminal background checks and why employers might use one when recruiting and hiring new employees.

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Tips to Motivate Your Employees
By Jennifer Post | November 06, 2023

Learn how to avoid employee turnover and burnout by inspiring your employees to make their goals while improving company culture.

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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits
By Miranda Fraraccio | November 06, 2023

When an employee exits your company, their benefits must be terminated accurately. Here's how to end your ex-employee's benefits.

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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees are often more productive.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | November 06, 2023

What's the logic behind popular management theories? Discover the pros and cons of these theories in our detailed guide.

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10 Core Functions of HR Software
By Laura Handrick | November 06, 2023

What core functions do HR departments handle? Find out whether keeping HR in-house or outsourcing is best for your business.

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Employment and Anti-Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

Follow these workplace anti-discrimination laws to keep your organization safe and compliant.

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How to Prevent Nepotism in the Workplace
By Patrick Proctor | November 06, 2023

Workplace nepotism is favoring family and friends over others for opportunities and projects. Learn how to create a leadership system to prevent nepotism.

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What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

People skills are one of the most important factors in defining a good manager. Learn how to develop your people management skills.

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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | November 03, 2023

Disciplinary action is a corrective measure in response to an employee's misconduct or poor performance. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.

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Tips to Create an Ethical Business Culture
By Justin O. Walker | November 03, 2023

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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What Is Considered Wrongful Termination?
By Skye Schooley | November 03, 2023

Wrongfully terminating an employee can have significant implications. Learn how to avoid illegally firing an employee.

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How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials
By Sean Peek | November 02, 2023

Do you want more millennials to join and remain loyal to your company? Here's how to recruit and keep this age group.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.

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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.

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The Benefits of Employee Job Rotations
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

When done correctly, job rotation programs can add a lot of benefits to your business. Here is how to implement one.

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Employee Expense Reimbursement
By David Gargaro | November 02, 2023

Learn how to implement an employee expense reimbursement plan that clearly communicates protocols, navigates tax rules and keeps costs in check.

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Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

Meetings are important, but can be time-consuming and tedious. Here’s how to make them more productive.

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6 Signs It’s Time to Terminate an Employee
By Jamie Johnson | October 31, 2023

Terminating employees can be difficult. Learn six signs that it's time to fire an employee and understand best practices in the firing process.

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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Julie Thompson | October 30, 2023

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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How Employees Make or Break Business Success (and How You Can Lead the Way)
By Sean Peek | October 30, 2023

Guiding and motivating employees can boost your business's bottom line. Learn how employees contribute to a business's success and how to lead by example.

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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | October 24, 2023

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

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Understanding HR Reporting
By Patrick Proctor | October 11, 2023

Looking at key data points on your employees and workforce is a crucial task of any HR department. Here is how HR reporting can help.