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.
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Offering employee benefits is necessary in today's competitive job market. Discover which employee benefits your business should provide.
Flat organizations reduce management layers to boost communication, agility and morale, but they may struggle with role clarity and career advancement.
DEI study reveals only 16% of top US companies disclose diversity data; women and people of color remain underrepresented in senior roles and certain industries.
Time Doctor boosts productivity by 22% with features like task tracking, distraction alerts, and screen recording but lacks phone support and GPS tracking.
Businesses with 15+ employees must provide accommodations under the ADA. Simple, often free changes improve morale and diversity, benefiting all employees.
Nonbinary job seekers face bias as resumes with they/them pronouns get less interest from employers, despite most being Equal Opportunity Employers.
Business.com interns applied to 300+ jobs but got no offers; many applications were ignored. In-office roles got more interest than remote ones.
Amazon drivers are the happiest among gig workers, with 76% satisfied with pay and 59% with workload, while Grubhub drivers are least satisfied.
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.
TriNet excels with industry-specific HR support, while Justworks offers transparent pricing and affordability, perfect for small businesses needing basic HR services.
TriNet is best for industry-specific HR support, while ADP excels with comprehensive features and flexible add-ons, offering robust payroll and benefits.
Rippling excels in HR automation and IT integration for SMBs, while Gusto shines with comprehensive payroll features for small businesses under 50 employees.
Gusto's automated payroll management system is popular, but it lacks integration and other features. Read about six Gusto alternatives for your business.
High employee engagement can benefit your business. Learn what tools and strategies to use to improve employee engagement within your organization.
Onboarding and orientation are processes HR departments undertake after hiring an employee. Learn what these processes entail and how to conduct both.
Setting employee performance goals is an important job for managers. Learn how to set performance goals and why they're important, and view specific examples.
Employee attrition occurs when someone leaves a company, for any reason and through any means, and is not replaced by another employee.
Goal setting and tracking tools enable you to project achievements, record progress, and establish key performance indicators. Here are some of the best.
Happy employees can benefit your business in many ways. Here are five strategies to keep them happy.
Big data can be an effective tool for HR professionals to hire and retain top talent. Learn some smart ways to use big data in human resources.
Here’s everything you need to know about results-only work environments, and whether it’s right for your business.
Contingency management theory says there’s no one-size-fits-all approach — leaders must adapt strategies based on people, tasks and the environment.
Power abuse at work includes bullying, manipulation and favoritism by those in authority, leading to stress, turnover and organizational dysfunction.
Classical and scientific management theories emphasize structure, efficiency and task specialization, laying the groundwork for modern organizational practices.
Cultural intelligence, communication training and empathy help global teams overcome conflict and foster stronger cross-cultural collaboration.
Charles Handy’s theory outlines four organizational cultures — power, role, task and person — each shaping how companies operate and employees interact.
Edgar Schein’s theory breaks workplace culture into artifacts, values and assumptions, showing how leaders can shape behavior by understanding these layers.
Top theories from Taylor, Mayo, Maslow and McGregor shape leadership, boost morale and improve productivity in modern management.
Make your employees happier and more productive by following these tips for making your business run more efficiently and smoothly.
Determining total employee compensation is critical to keeping employees happy and attracting top job candidates. Here is how to calculate it.