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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

Review
Paychex Retirement Services Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 07, 2025
Paychex integrates 401k plans with payroll and HR services on one platform. Employees enroll with automated contributions and dedicated retirement specialists.
Article
Employee Retention: What Does Your Turnover Rate Tell You?
By Joshua Stowers | December 16, 2024
Calculate employee turnover by dividing departures by average headcount, then multiply by 100. Keep your rate under 10% for healthy employee retention.
Article
12 Ways to Foster a More Entrepreneurial Culture
By Sean Peek | November 18, 2024
In the workplace, you want to create a culture that supports collaboration and encourages retention. Use these tips to cultivate a more productive company.
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Article
Don’t Let Politics Divide Your Workforce
By undefined | October 16, 2024
9 to 5 is for green, not red and blue.
Argyle from Stranger Things
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Stranger Things: A Strong Company Culture Bakes In Employee Trust, Dude
By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024
Even though Argyle is spacey, his strong sense of camaraderie with another Surfer Boy Pizza worker saves the world.
Adam Sandler Hustle movie
Article
Hustle: Why Every Hiring Team Needs a Stanley Sugarman
By Ali Saleh | September 16, 2024
Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.
Get Pay Right
Article
Salary.com CEO Kent Plunkett’s Fair Pay Playbook [Full Q&A]
By Dawn Allcot | September 09, 2024
An interview with the author of Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works
Get Pay Right book cover
Article
Communicating Your Compensation Plan to Your Employees
By Kent Plunkett | August 12, 2024
An excerpt from Get Pay Right: How to Achieve Pay Equity That Works
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Article
Bambee vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2024
If you're seeking HR software or a human resources outsourcing (HRO) partner, see how Bambee and Gusto compare when it comes to pricing, services and more.
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Article
Have conditions improved in the workplace for nonbinary professionals?
By Ryan McGonagill | May 17, 2024
Resumes with they/them pronouns get 8% less likely to be considered a good fit, with 72% of nonbinary job-seekers fearing negative impact from their identity.
person opening a paycheck
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How Pay Transparency Impacts Worker Retention and Compensation Equity
By Chad Brooks | May 07, 2024
37% of employees work for companies with pay transparency, which boosts retention and equity. Pay gaps persist, with transparency laws in 10 U.S. states.
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Less Than Half of Workers With Mental Health Conditions Disclose Them to Their Employers. Here’s Why.
By Lindsay Renner Schwartz, LCSW | April 25, 2024
Less than half of workers with mental health conditions disclose them to employers. 75% who do feel supported, but only 20% request accommodations.
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Article
HR Management Systems Market Report for Small Businesses
By Chad Brooks | April 18, 2024
50% of SMBs use HR software like ADP, but many still rely on manual tools. HR tools improve efficiency, compliance, and retention, but cost is a barrier.
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Is a Four-Day Workweek Right for Your Business?
By Ali Saleh | April 04, 2024
It sounds extreme, but research is backing the four-day workweek.
Murray Bartlett in The White Lotus
Article
White Lotus Teaches Managers How Not to Deal With Problem Customers
By Dan Ketchum | April 01, 2024
A White Lotus guide to customer service
Article
How to Handle a Bad Hire
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2024
Bad hires can cost thousands in lost productivity, morale damage and turnover. Common causes include rushed decisions, poor screening and bad culture fit.
open plan workspace
Article
What is a Holacracy? The Holacratic Workplace
By Genia Stevens | March 22, 2024
In a holacratic workplace, there's no traditional leadership hierarchy; team members assume multiple roles. Learn if holacracy is right for your business.
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Article
HR, What’s It Good For?
By Steven Rogelberg | February 16, 2024
Absolutely Everything!
man being comforted by coworkers
Article
Supporting Bereaved Employees
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024
Remember CARE
psychedelic workplace
Article
Companywide Ketamine Retreats Are Silicon Valley’s Latest Perk
By Dan Ketchum | February 14, 2024
Giving new meaning to “work trip.”
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Article
Physical Height Is a “Complex” Hiring Bias
By Ali Saleh | February 14, 2024
Don’t let your shorter workers get the short end of the stick.
two coworkers talking in front of a laptop
Article
How to Fast-Track Productivity for New Hires
By Ben Baran | February 14, 2024
Onboarding … on schedule.
Sad businessman with a birthday hat on
Article
Millennials vs. Workplace Ageism
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024
Know your rights if you’re turning 40.
HBO Hacks actors lying in the middle of a highway
Article
‘Hacks’ on Attracting New Audiences Without Throwing Out the Old
By Antonio Ferme | January 03, 2024
When it comes to the workplace, older doesn't always mean wiser.
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Nearly 60% of American Workers Consider Themselves “High Achievers”
By Chad Brooks | December 21, 2023
57% of workers see themselves as high achievers; Gen Z expects promotions more than Boomers. Remote workers feel less high-achieving than onsite peers.
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Article
How to Support Neurodiverse Workers
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023
Create a positive work culture for all.
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Article
Stand-Up Meetings: Fewer Chairs, Greater Efficiency
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023
Attendees prefer it, according to research, but there are caveats.
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Article
When a Colleague Wastes Your Time in the Work Chat
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023
How to deal with slacking on Slack.
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Article
Why Limit Team Decisions to One Vote Per Person?
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023
Multivoting, a form of ranked choice in business settings, allows for more and better options.
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Article
How to Improve Conversations About Diversity at Your Business (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | October 03, 2023
“Coach, don’t cancel,” and strive to be a “good-ish” person, says DEI expert Kenji Yoshino.