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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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Oh, No, You Didn’t! 4 Tips for Preventing Employee Accounting Fraud
By Dachondra Cason | January 13, 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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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026

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

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Why Brand Ambassadors Could Be Your Best Marketing Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | January 13, 2026

Having employees act as brand ambassadors is a low-cost way to increase your company's marketing reach and engagement significantly. Here's how to do it.

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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work
By Sean Peek | January 12, 2026

From lost faith in the legal system to way too many dead grandmothers, employers share the strangest and most unbelievable excuses for employee absences.

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Flat Organization Structure: Why Do They Matter?
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2026

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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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026

Promoting existing employees can save onboarding time and costs while boosting morale. Learn how to identify the best candidates for a promotion.

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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026

Instilling transparency in your business can boost employee retention, collaboration and productivity. Learn how to be more transparent.

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Competition in the Workplace: 6 Things to Know
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026

When does friendly competition between co-workers turn toxic? Follow these strategies to manage your team's competitiveness and drive healthy motivation.

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6 High-Quality and Low-Cost LMS Applications for Employee Skill Development
By Jamie Johnson | January 12, 2026

The right learning management system (LMS) can strengthen employees and your company. Here are some LMS applications to consider.

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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | January 09, 2026

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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Employee Performance Goals: Goal-Setting Steps, Metrics & Examples
By Skye Schooley | January 09, 2026

Set effective employee performance goals using MBO and continuous feedback. Top HR software includes BambooHR, Paychex Flex, GoCo, and monday.com for tracking.

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Onboarding vs. Orientation: What’s the Difference?
By Sean Peek | January 09, 2026

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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Business Accommodations for Employees with Hearing Impairments, Vision Impairments, Or Other Disabilities
By Chad Brooks | January 09, 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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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Nicole Fallon | January 09, 2026

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

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12 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 09, 2026

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

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How to Support Employees With a Return-to-Work Agreement After Rehab
By Skye Schooley | January 07, 2026

Learn how to support employees returning to work after rehab with return-to-work agreements, legal compliance and recovery-focused policies.

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Why Employee Growth Is Key to Growing Your Business
By Skye Schooley | January 07, 2026

There's a trend of employees leaving companies, seeking opportunity and upward mobility elsewhere. Here are three tips to prevent employee churn.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 07, 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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4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 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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7 Areas Where Attention to Detail in Important in Business
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2026

Focusing on the details in key areas can boost your business's efficiency. Learn the areas where you should be extra attentive to the little things.

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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2026
By Skye Schooley | January 07, 2026

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

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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026

Max Weber’s management theory promotes a structured hierarchy, clear rules and impersonal relationships to increase efficiency and eliminate favoritism.

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Understanding Wrongful Termination and Illegal Firing Practices
By Skye Schooley | January 06, 2026

Illegal firing reasons include discrimination based on race, gender, age, religion or disability, plus retaliation for filing complaints under EEOC laws.

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Boosting Business Success: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees
By Skye Schooley | January 06, 2026

Highly motivated employees boost productivity, lower turnover, improve customer satisfaction, and drive innovation across departments and teams.

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Essential Management Theories and the Thinkers Behind Them
By Bennett Conlin | January 06, 2026

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

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Mary Parker Follett: Pioneering Management Theory & Modern Insights
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026

Learn how Mary Parker Follett's management theories can transform small businesses by boosting employee engagement, flexibility and teamwork.

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Frederick W. Taylor & the Principles of Scientific Management
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026

Frederick Taylor's scientific management theory uses time-motion studies and four key principles to improve workplace efficiency and employee productivity.

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Human Relations Management Theory Basics
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 06, 2026

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

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P.F. Drucker (Peter Drucker): Modern Management Theory & MBO
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026

Explore P.F. Drucker’s management theory: decentralized leadership, management by objectives, knowledge worker and more foundational concepts.

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Henry Mintzberg’s 10 Management Roles and Organizational Design
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2026

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