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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.
Skye Schooley
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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By Chad Brooks | December 19, 2025

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

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Should You Hire Full-Time or Part-Time Employees?
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If you're preparing to hire new employees, consider which roles require a full-time employee and which jobs might be best filled as part-time positions.

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90 Days to Prove Yourself: The Power of a Probationary Period
By Julie Thompson | December 19, 2025

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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Human Resources Management Glossary: Key Terms HR Pros Should Know
By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025

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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Turning the Ship Around: A Guide to Changing Workplace Culture
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A negative workplace culture leads to turnover and low productivity. Learn tips for overcoming workplace obstacles and changing your workplace culture.

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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
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Learn which types of employee compensation packages are best for your team.

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What Is a Severance Package and Severance Agreement?
By Adam Uzialko | December 19, 2025

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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Why Companies Are Choosing Freelancers Over Full-Time Employees
By Jennifer Dublino | December 19, 2025

More businesses are outsourcing project-based jobs to freelancers instead of hiring full-time staff. Learn the pros and cons of hiring freelancers.

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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 18, 2025

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

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Why Hiring People With Disabilities Is Good for Business
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025

Hiring people with disabilities is good for business and the economy. Learn the upsides of hiring people with disabilities and fostering inclusivity.

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Managing Tips for a Multigenerational Workforce: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 18, 2025

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

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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | December 18, 2025

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

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Boo! The Scary Reality of Employee Ghosting
By Skye Schooley | December 18, 2025

Job seekers and employees are ghosting employers more than ever. Learn how to stop this trick from happening to you.

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Why You Should Promote From Within Your Company
By Laura Spawn | December 17, 2025

Learn more about why it's beneficial for employers to promote from within the company

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What Are Legal Support Services?
By Nicole Fallon | December 17, 2025

Legal support services aid small businesses with keeping their assets protected. Here is how to find qualified law support services for your company.

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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn’t Go to College?
By Jennifer Post | December 17, 2025

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.

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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for More of It in 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | December 17, 2025

Gap insurance is supplemental health coverage paired with a high-deductible major medical plan. The goal is to help employees cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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Does Your Business Need a Code of Ethics or Conduct?
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025

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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Small Business Hiring: How to Compete with Bigger Companies for Top Talent
By Adam Uzialko | December 17, 2025

Small businesses have to compete with big businesses when recruiting employees. They can come out on top by being responsive, flexible and personalized.

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Hiring on a Timeline: How Long Should Each Step Actually Take?
By Adam Uzialko | December 17, 2025

The hiring process takes an average of 44 days. But the longer it drags on, the more likely it becomes that candidates look elsewhere — efficiency is critical.

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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025

Continuous performance management can boost morale and improve communication. Learn how to implement continuous performance management in your company.

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How to Create a Happy and Productive Work Culture
By Jennifer Dublino | December 16, 2025

Companies with positive work cultures see many benefits, including increased productivity and morale. Learn how to create a happy and strong work culture.

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Why You Need to Worry About Employee Burnout
By Julie Thompson | December 16, 2025

Employee burnout isn't just a personal issue — it affects your entire organization. Find out the causes and how to address it.

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Interview Types: Your Complete Guide to Hiring Formats and Styles
By Skye Schooley | December 16, 2025

Learn about interview types, formats and styles to build an effective hiring process for your small business and boost quality of hire with confidence.

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Management Theory of Joseph Juran
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Joseph Juran was a pioneer in the study of quality control for industries like math and science. Learn how to apply his management theory to your business.

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How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials
By Sean Peek | December 16, 2025

Do you want more millennials to join and remain loyal to your company? Here's how to recruit and keep this age group.

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9 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Kaytlyn Smith | December 16, 2025

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

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross-Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | December 15, 2025

Cultural intelligence, communication training and empathy help global teams overcome conflict and foster stronger cross-cultural collaboration.

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Resume Screening 101: How to Find the Right Candidate in a Stack of Applications
By Adam Uzialko | December 15, 2025

To make sure you’re only bringing in the best candidates for job interviews, screen resumes to filter out red flags and identify the most promising applicants.

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How to Conduct a Phone Screen Interview & Best Questions to Ask
By Skye Schooley | December 10, 2025

Learn how to conduct a phone screen interview and what phone interview questions to ask a candidate.