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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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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2025

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.

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The Management Theory of Frederick Taylor
By Sean Peek | January 16, 2025

Discover how Frederick Taylor's scientific management theory continues to shape business efficiency today. Learn its principles, criticisms, and tips for implementation to boost collaboration and...

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6 Signs It’s Time to Terminate an Employee
By Jamie Johnson | January 15, 2025

Terminating employees can be difficult. Learn six signs that it's time to fire an employee and understand best practices in the firing process.

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Management Theory of Frederick Herzberg
By Max Freedman | January 14, 2025

Learn how businesses can use Herzberg's motivation theory, also known as the two-factor theory, to better manage their employees.

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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | January 14, 2025

If you need to cut business expenses, an alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.

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Management Theory of Robert Waterman
By Sean Peek | January 13, 2025

Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman's theory observations developed foundational points for successful organizations.

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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Max Freedman | January 10, 2025

Edgar Schein's management theory focuses on the culture within an organization. According to Schein, culture is the primary source of resistance to change.

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The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
By Patrick Proctor | January 10, 2025

Learn how to conduct a stay interview, see sample questions and find out the benefits.

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What to Include in a Termination Letter
By Skye Schooley | January 09, 2025

Check out these free templates to help you write an employee termination letter.

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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers
By Jennifer Dublino | January 07, 2025

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees are often more productive.

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Ways to Prepare for a Gen Z Workplace
By Tom Anziano | January 07, 2025

Find out what Gen Z workers expect and how to best prepare your workplace.

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Are Employees More Productive Working From Home?
By Baruch Silvermann | January 07, 2025

Historically, traditional job roles were shackled to the office, but are we more productive at home? See data and learn how to improve remote productivity.

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Owning Your Onboarding Process Is the Key to Success With New Hires
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 06, 2025

Make sure your new hires are onboarded successfully so they are set up for success in their new roles.

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BambooHR Employee Monitoring Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2025

BambooHR offers the tools you need to assess and track how your employees are performing, and it can support all of your team's HR needs, earning our best pick for performance management.

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Company Culture Metrics: What You Need to Be Tracking and Why
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 03, 2025

Here are some important measures of performance in the office and components of company culture that you need to be tracking.

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Teramind Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2025

Teramind offers a comprehensive and powerful solution for tracking employee activity and managing company policies.

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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | January 02, 2025

Disciplinary action is a corrective measure in response to an employee's misconduct or poor performance. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.

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Pets Go to Work: How to Create a Pet Policy for Your Office
By Julie Thompson | January 02, 2025

Pets in the workplace may boost productivity and motivation. Create a pet policy that accommodates pet owners and alleviates other employees' concerns.

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ActivTrak Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | January 02, 2025

ActivTrak from Birch Grove Software is an affordable employee monitoring solution that includes a free version suitable for small businesses with just a few users. It is our best pick for free...

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Management Theory of Stephen Covey
By Sean Peek | January 02, 2025

Learn how Stephen Covey’s seven habits of highly effective people can make you more successful in business.

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What to Do if ICE Serves Your Business With a Form I-9 Audit
By Julie Thompson | January 02, 2025

If ICE serves your business with Form I-9, being prepared is essential. Here’s what you need to do to save money and time.

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6 Steps to Improve Your Organization’s Performance
By Jennifer Dublino | January 02, 2025

Continuous improvement is crucial for businesses. Learn the types of organizational improvements and 6 strategies for improving organizational performance.

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TriNet Payroll Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | January 02, 2025

TriNet ensures error-free payroll processing. Learn why we chose TriNet as the best payroll service with time tracking and scheduling tools.

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | December 19, 2024

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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The Legalities and Benefits of Employee Cell Phone Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | December 18, 2024

Learn the benefits and laws associated with monitoring company-owned employee cell phones.

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Employee Retention: What Does Your Turnover Rate Tell You?
By Joshua Stowers | December 16, 2024

Employee turnover is the voluntary or involuntary loss of an employee who leaves an open position that your business will need to fill. Learn how to track it.

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Boosting Business Success: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees
By Skye Schooley | December 13, 2024

Learn the links between highly motivated employees and high employee engagement – and how both can benefit your business.

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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Sean Peek | December 13, 2024

Here’s everything you need to know about results-only work environments, and whether it’s right for your business.

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Why You Need to Worry About Employee Burnout
By Julie Thompson | December 12, 2024

Employee burnout isn't just a personal issue — it affects your entire organization. Find out the causes and how to address it.

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The Management Theory of Peter Drucker: Key Terms
By Miranda Fraraccio | December 10, 2024