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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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Support Employees’ Child Care Needs With a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
By Jane Genova | September 08, 2026
Dependent care FSAs are an appealing benefit that can help attract top candidates to your company.
open plan office
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How Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Productivity
By Julie Thompson | September 08, 2026
Are open offices the antidote to cubicle woes or a distracting productivity killer?
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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | September 08, 2026
If you need to cut business expenses, one alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.
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How to Handle Internal Communications During a Merger
By Julie Thompson | September 08, 2026
Mergers and acquisitions are big transitions that can create uncertainty for employees. Learn how to communicate with your team during these changes.
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Why Is Cultural Competency Important for Businesses?
By Sean Peek | September 04, 2026
Recognizing and respecting differences helps businesses build stronger relationships and create better outcomes.
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The Benefits of Mind Mapping for Busy Professionals
By Sean Peek | September 04, 2026
Busy professionals can learn faster, organize ideas more clearly and work more efficiently by using mind maps.
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Are Employees More Productive Working From Home?
By Baruch Silvermann | September 04, 2026
While questions around remote vs. in-office work persist, recent data suggests that well-managed remote employees often match or exceed on-site productivity levels.
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9 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Kaytlyn Smith | September 04, 2026
Agile team metrics let you extract the right skills in time for the right projects.
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What Is Flextime and Why Should You Offer It?
By Skye Schooley | September 04, 2026
Learn how implementing a flextime policy can benefit your business.
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HR Compliance Challenges Small Businesses Face Today
By Skye Schooley | September 04, 2026
HR regulations are always evolving, and businesses need to monitor them to stay compliant.
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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings
By Julie Thompson | September 04, 2026
Preparation and organization can streamline online meetings and make them more effective.
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How to Avoid Burnout at Work: A Guide to Workplace Burnout
By Skye Schooley | September 04, 2026
Follow these 10 tips to help prevent employee burnout from impacting your staff.
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12 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Miranda Fraraccio | September 04, 2026
Organizing your workplace will improve communication and make it easier and less stressful for your business to run smoothly.
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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | September 04, 2026
People with the skills and talents you need could be right in front of you.
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5 Reasons Why Teamwork Is Crucial to Workplace Success
By Sean Peek | September 04, 2026
Learn the benefits of teamwork and some tips to boost your team's productivity and overall communication.
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7 Areas Where Attention to Detail in Important in Business
By Jennifer Dublino | September 03, 2026
This business skill is crucial for business owners and employees to boost productivity and efficiency.
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4 Human Resources Decisions That Affect Your Company
By Skye Schooley | September 03, 2026
HR support is an essential element to company success. Learn how human resources decisions can impact your business.
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Best goal-setting apps and goal-tracking software
By Tom Anziano | September 02, 2026
The right software can help you set clear business goals and track progress over time.
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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Julie Thompson | September 02, 2026
Learn how to elevate your management role and avoid leadership mistakes.
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When I Work Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2026
Read our When I Work review for an in-depth look at pricing, features, scheduling, time tracking, customer support and integrations. Learn why it's our pick for the best time and attendance software...
BambooHR mobile app
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Rippling vs. BambooHR: A Comprehensive Comparison
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2026
The right HR solution can simplify your small business's human resources processes. Here's how Rippling and BambooHR compare.
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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2026
Rippling offers HR tools, PEO services and other features for businesses. This guide provides an in-depth review, offers pros and cons, and discusses pricing.
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The Management Theory of Joseph Juran
By Sean Peek | August 06, 2026
Learn more about Joseph Juran and his theory of quality control.
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16 Questions to Ask Your Web Developer
By Mark Fairlie | August 06, 2026
Ensure you and your web developer are aligned on your website vision and business goals.
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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | August 06, 2026
Get the most out of your business goals by breaking them down into actionable items completed over short time periods.
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Management Theory of Stephen Covey
By Sean Peek | August 06, 2026
Improve your business using Stephen Covey’s seven habits of highly effective people.
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Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | August 05, 2026
Learn how Fiedler’s contingency theory helps leaders match their style to situations for better team performance.
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Why Professional Development Is Important for Your Career
By Jennifer Dublino | August 05, 2026
Professional development boosts employees’ work efficacy and opportunities, helps employers retain workers, and improves KPIs.
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Should You Hire Experienced Workers or Recent College Graduates?
By Miranda Fraraccio | August 05, 2026
Identifying the pros and cons of hiring new grads and seasoned professionals can help you determine which type of employee best fits your needs.
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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Nicole Fallon | August 05, 2026
Results-only work environments can produce great results. However, it might not be optimal for every organization. Is it right for yours?