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Human Resources Management

A critical part of running a business is hiring and managing your employees. Our Human Resource Management hub has everything you need to know about recruiting the best workers, creating and enforcing workplace policies, and maintaining a company culture that keeps your team engaged and motivated.

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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
The types of compensation packages you offer your employees can have a big impact on your business. Discover which ones are right for your team.
Skye Schooley
Skye Schooley
What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
Learn how to enhance your people management skills to effectively lead your team to success.
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Skye Schooley
The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
Stay interviews can play a vital role in retaining top talent and bolstering company culture.
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Patrick Proctor
What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
Learn which documents you should include (and not include) in your employee personnel files.
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Skye Schooley

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16 HR Tools Every HR Manager Needs
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HR tools increase efficiency and productivity. Here are the 16 HR tools every HR manager needs.

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How Do Staffing Agencies Work?
By Patrick Proctor | February 10, 2026

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

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Should You Offer Your Employees a PPO?
By Julie Ritzer Ross | February 10, 2026

A PPO healthcare plan has its pros and cons. Learn more about what those are when deciding if it is right for your employees.

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Frederick W. Taylor & the Principles of Scientific Management
By Sean Peek | February 10, 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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Flick of a Switch: How Lighting Affects Productivity and Mood
By Sean Peek | February 10, 2026

Studies have shown that office lighting plays a major role in employee productivity. Is your lighting optimal for worker performance?

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How to Offer Employee Benefits
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

If you need help with your benefits management process, follow these five steps to get your employee benefits plan up and running.

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Essential Management Theories and the Thinkers Behind Them
By Bennett Conlin | February 10, 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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How to Hire Immigrant Workers for Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

Small businesses have a lot to think about when dealing with immigration and foreign employees. Learn about visas, work authorization I-9 forms and more.

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Employee Performance Goals: Goal-Setting Steps, Metrics & Examples
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 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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TriNet HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

TriNet is a digital human resources (HR) solution for small and midsize businesses, and its features make it especially useful for startups.

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It’s Not All Paperwork: How Does HR Really Spend Their Time?
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

Find out how an HR department can handle important personnel aspects of your business, including recruiting, payroll, and benefits.

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Creating a Strong Company Culture: How to Do It Right
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

Workers thrive in cultures that encourage support, personal growth and open communication. Here are some tips to achieve that culture.

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How to Increase Employee Engagement & Why Improving Employee Engagement is Important
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

High employee engagement can benefit your business. Learn what tools and strategies to use to improve employee engagement within your organization.

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Paycor Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

Paycor is the ideal HR software to view workforce analytics in addition to managing traditional HR processes. See a full breakdown of pricing.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | February 10, 2026

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.

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What Is Employee Benefits Management and Administration?
By Sean Peek | February 10, 2026

Learn the role of an employee benefits administrator, the components of benefits administration and the best HR software for help managing benefits.

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Switching to an Automated HR System? Here’s How to Prepare
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

Handling HR tasks manually is onerous, so many organizations are migrating to the cloud. Save time and money by proactively preparing for the transition.

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Papaya Global Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 10, 2026

Papaya Global is an international PEO that allows businesses to onboard workers, administer benefits, and manage payroll across multiple countries.

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Force by Mojio Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | February 10, 2026

Force is a great GPS fleet tracking system for growing businesses making local service calls or deliveries. See the affordable pricing.

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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Max Freedman | February 10, 2026

Henry Gantt's management theory balances completed work with pending tasks using visual charts, task bonuses and workforce motivation for productivity.

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12 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Miranda Fraraccio | February 10, 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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4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | February 10, 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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Small Business Guide to Hiring a Social Media Manager
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 10, 2026

Are you considering hiring a social media manager for your business? Find out what to look for, where to find one and how much you should pay.

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Employee Performance Management Tools: Best Software to Measure Performance
By Sean Peek | February 10, 2026

Learn what employee performance measurement tools are, what their benefits are, and some of the top software to use in your business.

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8 ADP Payroll Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | February 10, 2026

ADP offers HR, payroll and more, but its costs might be prohibitive. Learn which ADP alternatives may better suit your company.

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Does Your Business Need a Code of Ethics or Conduct?
By Jennifer Dublino | February 09, 2026

Formal codes of ethics and conduct can ensure consistency in an organization. Learn if your business needs a code of ethics and code of conduct — or both.

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Why Is Cultural Competency Important for Businesses?
By Sean Peek | February 06, 2026

Understanding cultural differences and building a culturally competent company isn't just a skill for global businesses.

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P.F. Drucker (Peter Drucker): Modern Management Theory & MBO
By Sean Peek | February 04, 2026

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

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HR for Small Business: 9 HR Basics to Manage
By Vanessa Johnson | February 03, 2026

Learn some human resources basics to ensure your business successfully recruits and retains employees and stays legally compliant.

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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | February 03, 2026

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