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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.

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Is Your Office Space Making You Depressed? How Environment Affects Productivity
By Julie Thompson | November 25, 2024

Your office environment can cause stress and depression. Learn five ways to make your office space healthier and more effective.

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Onboarding vs. Orientation: What’s the Difference?
By Sean Peek | November 22, 2024

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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7 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | November 22, 2024

Is your company's diversity and inclusion strategy enough? Check out these companies that have made real changes.

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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | November 22, 2024

Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.

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Does Character Matter? The 3 C’s of Leadership
By Jennifer Dublino | November 21, 2024

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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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
By Skye Schooley | November 21, 2024

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

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12 Ways to Foster a More Entrepreneurial Culture
By Sean Peek | November 18, 2024

In the workplace, you want to create a culture that supports collaboration and encourages retention. Use these tips to cultivate a more productive company.

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What Is Flextime and Why Should You Offer It?
By Skye Schooley | November 15, 2024

Flextime can be a huge advantage for your employees and your business. Find out how to boost company morale by offering flexible schedules.

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Human Resources Management Glossary: Key Terms HR Pros Should Know
By Skye Schooley | November 14, 2024

Use our glossary to find out the definitions of words commonly used in the world of HR and see the buzzwords entering the human resources lexicon.

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90 Days to Prove Yourself: The Power of a Probationary Period
By Julie Thompson | November 06, 2024

Giving an employee a probationary period has advantages. It allows them to achieve more and offers the company a chance to see if training is necessary.

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The Power of Anonymity for Employee Feedback
By Chad Brooks | November 06, 2024

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of anonymous feedback and how to get it from your employees.

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Leadership Tips for Managing a (New) Remote Team
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 06, 2024

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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What Is a Severance Package and Severance Agreement?
By Adam Uzialko | November 05, 2024

Severance pay is sometimes paid out to an employee when they are terminated. Check out these free severance agreement templates and letters.

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What Your Business Can Learn From Peter Drucker
By Jennifer Dublino | November 05, 2024

Peter Drucker was an influential management consultant whose theories are widely used today. Learn how Drucker's management theory can help your business.

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The Management Theory of Mary Parker Follett
By Sean Peek | November 05, 2024

Mary Parker Follett's management theory increases coordination among leaders and workers. Learn how to apply it to your business.

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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

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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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2024

TriNet offers extensive, industry-specific HR services, such as payroll, risk management and benefits administration. There is no minimum employee or long-term contract requirement to enroll in...

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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 01, 2024

Employers should understand employees' rights to avoid violating them. Learn about violations like discrimination, wage errors, sexual harassment and more.

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A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024

The growth mindset was designed for education, but it can also be leveraged in business. Learn how to apply the growth mindset and reap the benefits.

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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | October 29, 2024

Rippling is a full-featured HR and PEO service provider ideal for growing businesses that need scalability. Learn about Rippling's PEO tools and pricing.

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Managing Tips for a Multigenerational Workforce: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 25, 2024

With 4 active generations in the workforce, managers should understand varying communication styles. Learn tips for managing a multigenerational workforce.

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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management Trends
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Learn about the direction performance management is heading and how the most effective trends can help manage your team.

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Time-Zone Mania: How to Deal With Geodiversity
By Skye Schooley | October 22, 2024

Employing a global workforce can give your company advantages, but your business will also have to deal with the downsides of working across time zones.

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The Management Theory of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth
By Miranda Fraraccio | October 21, 2024

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth stressed regulation and consistency at the job. Learn how to use their theory to make your company more efficient.

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Why Brand Ambassadors Could Be Your Best Marketing Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | October 21, 2024

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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Don’t Let Politics Divide Your Workforce
By undefined | October 16, 2024

9 to 5 is for green, not red and blue.

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8 Ways to Resolve Conflict Between Your Sales and Marketing Teams
By Julie Thompson | October 15, 2024

Sales and marketing teams don't always see eye to eye due to conflicting goals. Learn how to resolve sales and marketing conflicts and foster collaboration.

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7 High-Quality and Low-Cost LMS Applications for Employee Skill Development
By Jamie Johnson | October 11, 2024

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

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Hiring for Attitude Over Experience: What the Numbers Show
By Skye Schooley | October 04, 2024

Studies show that skilled and experienced employees with rotten attitudes fail quickly. Here's why you need to hire for attitude.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | September 24, 2024

While cross-cultural teams offer challenges, such workplace diversity can offer opportunities for innovation, creativity and other assets.