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.
Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in HR Topics
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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | October 10, 2025
Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.
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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated — Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2025
Learn how to make your employees feel appreciated to improve their workplace satisfaction and performance.
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BambooHR HR Software Review: Features, Pricing and Key Benefits
By Skye Schooley | October 02, 2025
Even businesses with one employee need to run payroll and manage taxes, and our best picks make the process simple and efficient.
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Best Freelancer Websites for Finding Developers
By Mark Fairlie | October 01, 2025
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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15 Reasons Employees Quit (and How to Prevent It)
By Sean Peek | October 01, 2025
Are you having a hard time retaining employees? It could be due to one (or more) of these top reasons. Find out the solutions here.
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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025
Every business leader should give their employees informal feedback. It can improve employee performance, company morale and team communication.
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The Hidden Ways Gender Bias Can Sabotage Recruitment
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025
Learn what gender bias looks like and how to avoid it in your hiring process.
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What You Should Know About Noncompete Agreements
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
Learn how a noncompete agreement works and how to include one in your company policies.
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How to Take Away Perks Without Employees Hating You
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
If you need to eliminate some employee benefits, here’s how to do it without starting a staff rebellion.
Review
ActivTrak Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 29, 2025
ActivTrak monitors employee productivity with automatic time tracking, activity logging, and insights to optimize workforce performance and efficiency.
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Trust the Process: 13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | September 26, 2025
See advice for encouraging your team members, and find out the benefits of empowering your employees.
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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 22, 2025
Transitioning to permanent remote work requires clear WFH guidelines, communication tools, video meeting limits, and equipment support for employees to succeed.
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Employee Versus Independent Contractor: Which Should You Hire?
By Skye Schooley | September 17, 2025
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 Interview Questions to Ask Candidates for Human Resources Jobs
By Skye Schooley | September 15, 2025
Hiring a good HR manager for your business starts with asking the right questions. Check out a list of the best interview questions for HR.
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The Three C’s of Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Effective Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | September 11, 2025
Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.
Review
Dialpad Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | September 03, 2025
Dialpad provides cloud-based business phone systems with AI-powered features, video conferencing and real-time transcription to keep modern teams connected.
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Despite Labor Shortages, New Graduates Face 90% Rejection Rate in Job Hunt
By Ryan McGonagill | September 02, 2025
Business.com interns applied to 300+ jobs but got no offers; many applications were ignored. In-office roles got more interest than remote ones.
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Employment and Anti-Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | September 02, 2025
Follow these workplace anti-discrimination laws to keep your organization safe and compliant.
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How to Improve Work Performance With a Performance Improvement Plan (Plus PIP Templates)
By Marisa Sanfilippo | September 02, 2025
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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What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
By Skye Schooley | September 02, 2025
People skills are one of the most important factors in defining a good manager. Learn how to develop your people management skills.
Review
Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 15, 2025
Paychex PEO provides payroll and HR services for businesses of all sizes starting at $39/month plus $5 per employee, with 24/7 support and 150+ integrations.
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Disaster Recovery Plan for Small Business: A Guide to Disaster Preparedness
By Skye Schooley | August 12, 2025
If you have a strong plan in place, it'll take more than a natural disaster like COVID-19 to sink your company.
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How a Positive Work Environment Leads to More Success
By Julie Thompson | August 11, 2025
Your workplace atmosphere has a big hand in your business's success. Learn the benefits of a healthy work environment and how to create one.
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Bullying in the Workplace: How to Identify and Handle It
By Skye Schooley | August 11, 2025
Learn how to recognize bullying in the workplace and strategies for handling inappropriate treatment.
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Resume Fraud: The Shocking Cost of Who You May Be Hiring
By Skye Schooley | August 11, 2025
Find out what resume fraud is, how it may impact your small business, and how to spot it.
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Drinking on the Job: A Workplace Alcohol Policy Guide for SMBs
By Sean Peek | August 11, 2025
Some employers allow drinking in the office. Here's what businesses should consider when creating an office alcohol policy for employees.
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How to Avoid Burnout at Work: A Guide to Workplace Burnout
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2025
Preventing employee burnout should be a priority in any workplace. Here are 10 ways to stop it before it affects your staff.
Review
QuickBooks Time Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2025
QuickBooks Time offers GPS tracking, project management, and payroll integration starting at $8 per user monthly, plus a base fee requiring QuickBooks Online.
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Teramind Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 06, 2025
Teramind offers a comprehensive and powerful solution for tracking employee activity and managing company policies.
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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | July 30, 2025
The "rank and yank" management practice assessed employees and fired those who fell short. Learn why this outdated methodology has fallen out of favor.