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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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How to Support Neurodiverse Workers
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

Create a positive work culture for all.

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Stand-Up Meetings: Fewer Chairs, Greater Efficiency
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023

Attendees prefer it, according to research, but there are caveats.

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When a Colleague Wastes Your Time in the Work Chat
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

How to deal with slacking on Slack.

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Why Limit Team Decisions to One Vote Per Person?
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023

Multivoting, a form of ranked choice in business settings, allows for more and better options.

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How to Improve Conversations About Diversity at Your Business (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | October 03, 2023

“Coach, don’t cancel,” and strive to be a “good-ish” person, says DEI expert Kenji Yoshino.

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All the Rage: Telltale Signs of an Angry Applicant
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

Learn more about what is driving employees to become angry job applicants.

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Trust the Process: 10 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | September 22, 2023

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

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Vonage Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | September 20, 2023

Vonage offers cloud-hosted VoIP phone systems for businesses of all sizes. Vonage Business Cloud is designed for smaller businesses, while Vonage Enterprise is for midsize and large businesses. Both...

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What to Include in a Promotion Letter
By Max Freedman | September 20, 2023

Promotion letters formalize changes you've discussed with an employee. Learn how to write them by following our guide and using this template.

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How to Improve Work Performance With a Performance Improvement Plan (Plus PIP Templates)
By Marisa Sanfilippo | September 19, 2023

A performance improvement plan can help employees who are struggling and even further empower high-performing employees. Here's how to write one.

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G&A Partners Review
By Skye Schooley | September 14, 2023

From HR support to benefits administration to payroll services, G&A offers several professional services for businesses need PEO and ASO services. The company works with you to create an HR package...

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GoCo HR Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 14, 2023

Find out why GoCo is one of the best HR software solutions to streamline human resources functions and create workflows to improve efficiency.

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Comcast Business Phone System Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | September 13, 2023

Comcast offers multiple business phone services for companies of all sizes. Available as hosted or cloud-based service, these solutions can grow with your business.

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Human Interest 401k Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 13, 2023

Human Interest keeps costs down for employers and employees, offering low-cost plans with a lot of features and functionality. When you work with Human Interest, you get affordable full-service...

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Vanguard 401k Review and Pricing
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 13, 2023

Vanguard is well-known for its low-cost index funds. It offers a wide range of investment services, including 401(k) plans.

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Fidelity Investments Review
By Donna Fuscaldo | September 13, 2023

Fidelity Investments offers SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs and individual 401(k)s to its small business clients. It doesn't charge any setup or plan maintenance fees for these types of retirement savings...

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Time Doctor Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 13, 2023
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USA 401k Review
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 13, 2023
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WorkSight by G&A Partners Review
By Skye Schooley | September 13, 2023

WorkSight is a comprehensive human resources outsourcing solution. Learn about the features that make it the best HRO platform for employee development.

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Coworking: Increased Income, Improved Work Quality and Greater Collaboration are Biggest Benefits
By Chad Brooks | September 05, 2023

Find out why co-working spaces are increasingly popular and how such workplace arrangements can increase productivity.

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When to Hire a Full-Time Employee vs. Contractor
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2023

Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.

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What to Include in a Termination Letter
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2023

Check out these free templates to help you write an employee termination letter.

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How to Choose Payroll Software
By Nicole Fallon | August 21, 2023

Choosing the right payroll provider for your small business is crucial. Learn what factors to assess when selecting payroll software and services.

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Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Mark Fairlie | August 18, 2023

Finding good help can be hard these days, especially in the development and engineering world. These sites can help you hire a freelance developer.

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5 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | August 16, 2023

Agile metrics quantify human capital investments while keeping your team's learning journey clear of obstacles.

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What Your Business Can Learn From Peter Drucker
By Jennifer Dublino | August 15, 2023

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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Understanding How Staffing Agencies Work
By Patrick Proctor | August 10, 2023

Staffing agencies are a great way to find temporary workers. See if this is right for your business.

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How to Dissolve a Partnership Agreement
By Sean Peek | August 10, 2023

The end of a partnership is usually difficult for a number of reasons. Here's how to end a partnership on good terms.

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From the Classroom: A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Jamie Johnson | July 31, 2023

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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5 Best HR and Talent Acquisition Certifications
By Chad Brooks | July 31, 2023

There is a broad range of responsibilities that fall to HR professionals. Learn about the certifications that can help you rise up in the ranks.