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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.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

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4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | July 17, 2026
If you have the resources, an in-house marketing team can lower costs and foster creativity and agility. Learn to build a strong in-house marketing team.
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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 16, 2026
Employee monitoring can backfire if you hide it from your workers. Learn the reasons why you should tell your employees you're monitoring them.
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Onboarding vs orientation – What’s the difference?
By Sean Peek | July 14, 2026
Orientation and onboarding are two different practices that new hires undergo. This guide explains how both processes work and why they help increase success.
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15 Reasons Employees Quit (and How to Prevent It)
By Sean Peek | July 14, 2026
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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Remote Work Best Practices (Plus Sample Policy)
By Sean Peek | July 13, 2026
Since working from home is becoming a common trend, it is vital to have a plan that fosters this new working environment and keeps employees on track.
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Are Tattoos and Piercings Unprofessional in the Workplace?
By Jennifer Post | July 13, 2026
With the changing workplace norms, do tattoos and piercings still hinder a career? Here's what you need to consider before getting piercings or tattoos.
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Hiring for Attitude Over Experience: What the Numbers Show
By Skye Schooley | July 13, 2026
Studies show that skilled and experienced employees with poor attitudes are more likely to fail. Here’s why hiring for attitude matters.
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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development
By Sean Peek | July 13, 2026
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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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | July 13, 2026
Women bring many soft skills to their leadership style. Learn how humility, empathy, resilience, authenticity and entrepreneurial drive can lead to business success.
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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | July 13, 2026
Your body language defines your persona. These nonverbal cues can crush your chances of success.
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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | July 13, 2026
Instilling transparency in your business can boost employee retention, collaboration and productivity. Learn how to be more transparent.
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How Hiring a Chief Happiness Officer Can Save Your Business
By Skye Schooley | July 13, 2026
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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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | July 13, 2026
The management theory of Max Weber purports that bureaucracy, clear rules and set responsibilities often lead to more efficient businesses and organizations.
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Henry Mintzberg’s 10 Management Roles and Organizational Design
By Sean Peek | July 13, 2026
Mintzberg’s management theory breaks down how managers actually work. Learn his 10 roles, organizational structures and how to use them in your business.
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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Max Freedman | July 13, 2026
Learn Henry Gantt’s management theory and how to use Gantt charts to plan projects, track progress and improve team alignment.
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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 13, 2026
Rippling offers HR tools, PEO services and other features for businesses. This guide provides an in-depth review, offers pros and cons, and discusses pricing.
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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | July 13, 2026
Successful businesses create quarterly goals to achieve success. Learn how to break these targets down into actionable items to make the process more effective.
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Human Relations Management Theory Basics
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 13, 2026
Human relations management theory can help businesses increase productivity. The key is to pay attention to your employees. Here is how to apply the theory.
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What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
By Skye Schooley | July 13, 2026
Learn what people management is, why it matters and how to become a better manager. Explore key skills, common mistakes and practical tips for leading high-performing teams.
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The Power of Anonymity for Employee Feedback
By Chad Brooks | July 13, 2026
Find out the advantages and disadvantages of anonymous feedback and how to get it from your employees.
Best Pick
The Best PEO Service Providers of 2026
By Skye Schooley | July 07, 2026
Insperity, TriNet and Justworks are top PEO providers, offering comprehensive HR outsourcing, compliance support and employee benefits.
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The Three Cs of Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Effective Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | July 07, 2026
The most effective leaders possess certain characteristics. Business.com’s useful guide shows what traits employees need to succeed in management positions.
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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross-Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | July 07, 2026
Managing a culturally diverse team is often a challenging endeavor. Our guide offers simple suggestions on how you can strengthen your cross-cultural team.
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Leadership Tips for Managing a (New) Remote Team
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 06, 2026
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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Oh, No, You Didn’t! 4 Tips for Preventing Employee Accounting Fraud
By Dachondra Cason | July 02, 2026
Employee accounting fraud is a possibility for any business. Learn how to prevent and mitigate employee fraud with these tips.
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Business Accommodations for Employees with Hearing Impairments, Vision Impairments, Or Other Disabilities
By Chad Brooks | July 02, 2026
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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Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | July 02, 2026
Learn how Fiedler’s contingency theory can help leaders engage their team more, leading to better performance. Plus, other popular business theories explained.
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The Legalities and Benefits of Employee Cell Phone Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | June 23, 2026
Learn the benefits and laws associated with monitoring company-owned employee cell phones.
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Understanding Wrongful Termination and Illegal Firing Practices
By Skye Schooley | June 22, 2026
Learn what wrongful termination is, which firing practices are illegal and what rights employers and employees have under federal and state employment laws.
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Best goal-setting apps and goal-tracking software
By Tom Anziano | June 22, 2026
Goal-setting and tracking tools enable you to project achievements, record progress and establish key performance indicators. Here are some of the best.