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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.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in HR Topics

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Are the Benefits of Using a PEO Really Worth It?
By Joshua Stowers | January 02, 2026
Is a PEO the right HR solution for your business? Learn about the pros and cons of professional employer organizations.
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Should You Hire Full-Time or Part-Time Employees?
By Mona Bushnell | December 19, 2025
The choice could have a big impact on payroll, benefits and your business.
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90 Days to Prove Yourself: The Power of a Probationary Period
By Julie Thompson | December 19, 2025
How long should employees have to prove themselves? Some say it can take as long as 18 months. Here’s why probationary periods can work.
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Human Resources Management Glossary: Key Terms HR Pros Should Know
By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025
These are the key terms you need to know to understand human resources management.
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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025
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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What Is a Severance Package and Severance Agreement?
By Adam Uzialko | December 19, 2025
While severance packages can be advantageous, they are often not legally mandatory. Learn about severance pay to see if you should offer it.
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Why Companies Are Choosing Freelancers Over Full-Time Employees
By Jennifer Dublino | December 19, 2025
On-demand workers are an increasingly popular option for businesses.
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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 18, 2025
Are you violating your employees' rights? Find out the most common violations and what you need to know to avoid making them.
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Why Hiring People With Disabilities Is Good for Business
By Jennifer Dublino | December 18, 2025
Create an inclusive environment that helps the economy and your company.
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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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Hiring on a Timeline: How Long Should Each Step Actually Take?
By Adam Uzialko | December 17, 2025
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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025
Use these six steps to successfully transform how you conduct employee reviews.
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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Mark Fairlie | November 14, 2025
Here are four tips for navigating a crisis at your business.
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Rippling vs. ADP: A Comprehensive Comparison
By Skye Schooley | November 03, 2025
The right HR solution can simplify your small business's human resources processes. Here's how Rippling and ADP compare.
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Insperity Review
By Erin Donaghue | October 29, 2025
This review of Insperity’s HR software covers its strong slate of features and superior user experience.
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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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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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How to Transition to Long-Term Work From Home
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 22, 2025
More businesses are incorporating permanent remote work arrangements. Here’s how to smooth the transition for your company and team.
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What Interview Questions to Ask Candidates for Human Resources Jobs
By Skye Schooley | September 15, 2025
Ask these 10 interview questions when hiring HR professionals to find the best employees for your company.
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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, all college graduates with work experience, applied to 300+ jobs as their internships ended. They met over 80% of the qualifications, but none got hired. What happened?
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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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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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MassMutual Review
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 29, 2025
MassMutual offers transparent 401k pricing at $500/year plus $20 per participant monthly. Includes 15,000 investment options and fiduciary services.
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ShareBuilder 401k Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | July 28, 2025
ShareBuilder 401k offers flat-rate pricing starting at $95 monthly with investment fees under 1%. Plans include advisors but lack a mobile app for participants.
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Job-seekers With Nonbinary Gender Pronouns on Their Resumes Are Less Likely To Be Contacted by Employers
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025
New research finds nonbinary job seekers face clear bias in hiring processes.
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The State of Workplace Theft in 2025
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025
Two out of three workers admit to stealing time, supplies, and more, which cost companies billions of dollars annually.
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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
The right HR solution can simplify a small business's HR processes. Here's how Rippling and Gusto compare.
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TriNet vs. Justworks Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
The right HR solution can simplify your small business's HR processes. Here's how TriNet and Justworks compare.