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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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.
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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 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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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How to Encourage Employees to Take Pride in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | July 29, 2025
Learn how to create a work environment that will generate more employee engagement and productivity, whether your workers are in-office or remote.
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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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Tips for Encouraging Innovation in the Workplace
By Alex Goryachev | July 24, 2025
Innovation should be a priority in an organization. Learn how to facilitate the process and what mistakes to avoid.
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Rosabeth Moss Kanter’s Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | July 23, 2025
Rosabeth Moss Kanter's management theory, six keys to positive change and Kanter's Law can benefit your company. Learn how to apply Kanter's principles.
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Being the Boss: Pros and Cons of Being a Manager
By Jennifer Post | July 23, 2025
Being a boss comes with challenges and hardships. Learn the downsides of being the boss and tips to reduce the stress of managing others.
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Employee Development: How the Best Companies Develop Better Employees
By Melissa Powell | July 18, 2025
Developing great employees starts with addressing their needs as professionals. Here's how to support their goals and keep them at your company.
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Time Doctor Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
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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Job-seekers With Nonbinary Gender Pronouns on Their Resumes Are Less Likely To Be Contacted by Employers
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025
Nonbinary job seekers face bias as resumes with they/them pronouns get less interest from employers, despite most being Equal Opportunity Employers.
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Despite Increasing Demand, Amazon Drivers Say They’re Happier Than Other Gig Workers
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025
Amazon drivers are the happiest among gig workers, with 76% satisfied with pay and 59% with workload, while Grubhub drivers are least satisfied.
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The State of Workplace Theft in 2025
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025
67% of employees admit to workplace theft, with time theft being the most common. Managers are twice as likely to steal money compared to non-managers.
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TriNet vs. ADP Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
TriNet is best for industry-specific HR support, while ADP excels with comprehensive features and flexible add-ons, offering robust payroll and benefits.
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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025
Rippling offers customizable HR, payroll, and IT tools for scaling businesses, while Gusto provides straightforward payroll for small teams under 50 employees.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the United States: An Examination of 680 DEI Statements in 2022
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025
Business.com research shows 56% of companies underrepresent women and 47% underrepresent people of color, with senior leadership gaps even more pronounced.