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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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Up in Smoke: Should Businesses Still Drug Test for Marijuana?
By Skye Schooley | September 26, 2024

Amid increased legalization, the debate on whether to still drug test employees for weed use is complicated. See the pros and cons here.

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Don’t Go It Alone: The Case for Hiring a Marketing Expert
By Jennifer Dublino | September 26, 2024

While entrepreneurs can do it all, they should leave digital marketing to the experts. Learn how a digital marketing expert can improve your bottom line.

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What Are Legal Support Services?
By Nicole Fallon | September 23, 2024

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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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for More of It in 2025
By Kimberlee Leonard | September 17, 2024

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 | September 17, 2024

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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How to Dissolve a Partnership Agreement
By Sean Peek | September 17, 2024

The end of a partnership is usually difficult for a number of reasons. Here's how to end a partnership on good terms.

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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.

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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.

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Why In-House and Freelance Web Developers Are Both Ideal for Small Businesses
By Mark Fairlie | September 12, 2024

See the pros and cons of hiring freelance web developers versus having them on staff and find out how to decide which is best for your business.

Get Pay Right
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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

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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | August 29, 2024

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.

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5 Warning Signs You Need to Outsource Your HR
By Skye Schooley | August 22, 2024

Should you outsource your company's HR functions? Here are five signs that outsourcing HR may be your best strategy.

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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

Review
Justworks Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 23, 2024

Justworks is an accredited PEO with an intuitive platform and services like benefits and payroll. Learn why Justworks is the best PEO for ease of use.

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Force by Mojio Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | July 18, 2024

Force is a great GPS fleet tracking system for growing businesses making local service calls or deliveries. See the affordable pricing.

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GoCo HR Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2024

Find out why GoCo is one of the best HR software solutions to streamline human resources functions and create workflows to improve efficiency.

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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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Bambee vs. BambooHR Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 20, 2024

Learn more about how Bambee and BambooHR human resources software stack up against one another.

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A Primer on Time Clock Apps and Your Business
By Andrew Martins | June 14, 2024

The right timeclock app can help you manage your team's efficiency and accountability. Learn how to choose the best one for your business.

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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.

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37% of Employees Work for Companies With Pay Transparency. How Does This Practice Impact Worker Retention and 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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11 Tools for Tracking Your Remote Staff’s Productivity
By Skye Schooley | April 19, 2024

Need to keep a better eye on worker productivity? Here are five tools to tighten your employee tracking.

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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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PEO Software: How to Choose the Best One for Your Business
By Joshua Stowers | April 10, 2024

Choosing the best PEO software means understanding the HR functions PEOs provide your small business. Learn about the best PEOs and what they offer.

Review
Cisco Phone System Review and Pricing
By Chad Brooks | April 10, 2024

Cisco phone systems support thousands of employees through on-premises or cloud solutions with unified communication features for larger organizations.

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10 Ways Employee Monitoring Software Can Benefit Your Remote and In-Office Teams
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

Learn whether employee monitoring software can benefit your business.

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Pros and Cons of Monitoring Your Employees
By Simone Johnson | April 04, 2024

Employee monitoring can help improve workplace productivity, but employees may feel violated or resentful. Learn the pros and cons of monitoring employees.

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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.

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What Services Can a PEO Provide for Your Small Business?
By Joshua Stowers | April 04, 2024

What services do PEOs typically offer, and how do they compare to handling them in-house? Learn about PEO HR and PEO health insurance.