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Managing

Whether your staffers work in an office or at home, the employee-manager relationship can't be overlooked. Ensure your team is performing at its best with professional advice on performance management, company policies, workplace relationships and more aspects of people management.

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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development
By Sean Peek | November 05, 2025

Work environments are continually changing, and a company can prepare its employees for that. Learn how to support your workers and create better teamwork.

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Essential Management Theories and the Thinkers Behind Them
By Bennett Conlin | November 04, 2025

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

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How to Foster a Culture of Empowered Employees
By Sean Peek | November 04, 2025

Create a work culture that allows employees to understand how their contributions are meaningful. Here are tips to help empower your workers.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2025
By Skye Schooley | November 04, 2025

Insperity, TriNet and Justworks are top PEO providers, offering comprehensive HR outsourcing, compliance support and employee benefits.

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Insperity PEO Services Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 28, 2025

Insperity provides PEO services to businesses needing benefits administration, payroll processing, risk management resources and HR consulting. Its competitive pricing and flexible plan make it a...

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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | October 28, 2025

Your body language defines your persona. These nonverbal cues can crush your chances of success.

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Why Do Small Businesses Need a Registered Agent?
By Deborah Sweeney | October 27, 2025

Finding a registered agent is part of starting a business. Learn what a registered agent is and why your small business needs one.

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Resource Burn: 4 Things That Are Wasting Your Team’s Time
By Victor Snyder | October 23, 2025

Resource burn creates unnecessary costs and leads to mistakes and burnout. To help your team be more productive, cut out these inefficiencies.

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Henry Mintzberg’s 10 Management Roles and Organizational Design
By Sean Peek | October 22, 2025

Henry Mintzberg’s management theory outlines 10 managerial roles and five organizational structures for businesses to improve leadership and efficiency.

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5 Habits of High-Performing Teams
By Michael Henman | October 21, 2025

Learn the habits of high-performing teams to improve your own team's productivity and success in the workplace.

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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Deel is a global PEO provider with various HR functions available. Learn why Deel is the best PEO for businesses that require global payroll services.

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360 Feedback Tools
By Skye Schooley | October 15, 2025

Compare the best 360 feedback tools for SMBs. Get pricing, features, and a 30-day rollout plan to launch your first multi-rater feedback cycle.

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12 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Miranda Fraraccio | October 14, 2025

Make your employees happier and more productive by following these tips for making your business run more efficiently and smoothly.

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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
By Skye Schooley | October 10, 2025

Learn which documents you should and shouldn't collect in employee personnel files.

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How Hiring a Chief Happiness Officer Can Save Your Business
By Skye Schooley | October 10, 2025

Employee happiness is a key component of business success. Learn what a chief happiness officer is and how one can benefit your company.

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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | October 10, 2025

Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.

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Best Productivity Methods to Transform Your Small Business Operations
By Skye Schooley | October 09, 2025

Best productivity methods for small businesses include time blocking, Pomodoro, Eisenhower Matrix, Getting Things Done (GTD), Personal Kanban and Eat the Frog.

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Human Relations Management Theory Basics
By Miranda Fraraccio | October 06, 2025

The human relations management theory emphasizes employee well-being, motivation, and teamwork as key drivers of productivity and business success.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated — Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2025

Learn how to make your employees feel appreciated to improve their workplace satisfaction and performance.

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360 Feedback: A Complete Guide to Multi-Source Performance Development
By Skye Schooley | October 03, 2025

Learn what 360 degree feedback is and how to implement it effectively in small businesses. Complete guide with examples, templates, and best practices.

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The Psychology of Power Abuse
By Sean Peek | October 02, 2025

Power abuse still persists in the modern workplace. Experts explain why, share the effects of power abuse, and advise on how to stop it.

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15 Reasons Employees Quit (and How to Prevent It)
By Sean Peek | October 01, 2025

Are you having a hard time retaining employees? It could be due to one (or more) of these top reasons. Find out the solutions here.

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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025

Every business leader should give their employees informal feedback. It can improve employee performance, company morale and team communication.

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Trust the Process: 13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | September 26, 2025

See advice for encouraging your team members, and find out the benefits of empowering your employees.

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Workplace Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What to Do When They Happen
By Mark Fairlie | September 26, 2025

Find out how to avoid workplace accidents and the best way to handle them if they do occur.

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Understanding Wrongful Termination and Illegal Firing Practices
By Skye Schooley | September 17, 2025

Learn about illegal reasons to fire someone, when employers cannot fire without cause, common wrongful termination claims, and legal grounds for termination.

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8 Branches of Business Management
By Nicole Fallon | September 15, 2025

Business management helps a company function and achieve goals. Here's what you need to know about each of its eight main sectors.

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 Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | September 11, 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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The Three C’s of Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Effective Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | September 11, 2025

Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.

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Employment and Anti-Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | September 02, 2025

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