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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.
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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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Why You Need to Worry About Employee Burnout
By Julie Thompson | August 06, 2026
Employee burnout can hurt productivity, increase turnover and damage employee well-being. Learn what causes burnout and how employers can prevent it.
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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development
By Sean Peek | August 06, 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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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | August 06, 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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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Max Freedman | August 06, 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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Management Theory of Michael Porter
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | August 06, 2026
Learn how Michael Porter’s management theory helps you analyze the competition, choose the right markets and build a stronger, more strategic business.
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Management Theory of Stephen Covey
By Sean Peek | August 06, 2026
Stephen Covey’s theories from his influential book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” can help business leaders become more successful managers.
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Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | August 05, 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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4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | August 05, 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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The Pros and Cons of Flexible Benefits
By Skye Schooley | August 05, 2026
Understand the pros and cons of flexible benefits so you can determine if they are right for your business.
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Trust the Process: 13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | August 05, 2026
See advice for encouraging your team members, and find out the benefits of empowering your employees.
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Why Professional Development Is Important for Your Career
By Jennifer Dublino | August 05, 2026
Professional development boosts employee performance, career mobility and retention. Learn how it benefits workers and employers alike.
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Should You Hire Experienced Workers or Recent College Graduates?
By Miranda Fraraccio | August 05, 2026
Should you hire a recent graduate or an experienced professional? Learn the pros and cons of each to determine which type of employee best fits your business needs.
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Hiring for Attitude Over Experience: What the Numbers Show
By Skye Schooley | August 05, 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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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | August 05, 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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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Nicole Fallon | August 05, 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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Henry Mintzberg’s 10 Management Roles and Organizational Design
By Sean Peek | August 05, 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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Justworks Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 05, 2026
Justworks is an accredited PEO with an intuitive platform and services like benefits and payroll. Learn why Justworks is the best PEO for ease of use.
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Papaya Global Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 05, 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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Paychex Flex Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 04, 2026
Learn how Paychex Flex, a full-service payroll and HR software platform, is useful for remote teams. Get pricing information and see FAQ.
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7 Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | August 04, 2026
Workplace conflict can hurt productivity, morale and retention if it’s not handled well. Learn practical strategies to manage and resolve conflict effectively.
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Understanding Wrongful Termination and Illegal Firing Practices
By Skye Schooley | August 04, 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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PEO vs. EOR vs. HR Software: Which Option Is Best for Your Small Business?
By Chad Brooks | August 04, 2026
Choosing between a PEO service, EOR service and HR software doesn’t have to be confusing. This guide explains which you need for your business and when.
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Candidate Ghosting: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
By Adam Uzialko | August 04, 2026
Job candidates ghost employers when they’re frustrated by the hiring timeline or receive better offers. This guide covers how to reduce candidate ghosting.
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Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Mark Fairlie | August 03, 2026
Finding the right freelancers for development and engineering jobs can be hard. We make it easy for your company with Business.com’s Best Freelancer Websites.
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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management Trends
By Skye Schooley | July 27, 2026
Explore the top performance management trends for 2026, including AI, continuous feedback, hybrid work and employee development strategies.
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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 27, 2026
Read our in-depth Deel review to explore its pricing, global payroll, PEO and employer of record (EOR) services, HR tools, customer support, and why it's our top choice for businesses hiring...
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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | July 23, 2026
Learn what compensation management is, why it matters and how to create a fair, competitive pay strategy that attracts, retains and motivates employees.
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How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials
By Sean Peek | July 21, 2026
Millennials are a big part of the labor force. If your company wants to recruit and retain this age demographic, here are tips on what job factors they want.
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Time Doctor Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 20, 2026
Time Doctor boosts productivity by 22% with features like task tracking, distraction alerts, and screen recording but lacks phone support and GPS tracking.
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What is Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for More of It in 2026
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 20, 2026
Sometimes your employees may struggle with out-of-pocket health care costs and high deductibles. Here is what your business needs to know about gap insurance.