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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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Employee Expense Reimbursement Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | May 05, 2026
Sometimes employees have work-related expenditures. Businesses need clear reimbursement plans to prevent mistakes. This guide details what you need to know.
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Frederick W. Taylor & the Principles of Scientific Management
By Sean Peek | May 01, 2026
What is Taylor’s scientific management theory? Learn its core principles, real-world applications and how it compares to modern management approaches.
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What Your Business Can Learn From Peter Drucker
By Sean Peek | May 01, 2026
Discover Peter Drucker’s management theory and how concepts like MBO, decentralization and knowledge work can help your business stay focused and adaptable.
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7 Challenges to Outsourcing HR (and How to Overcome Them)
By Skye Schooley | May 01, 2026
Explore 7 common HR outsourcing challenges, including cost, flexibility and data security, plus tips to overcome them and choose the right provider.
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Management Theory of Robert Waterman
By Sean Peek | April 28, 2026
Robert Waterman’s management theory offers eight core attributes that can help a company become successful. Learn about the relationship management concept.
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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Max Freedman | April 28, 2026
Learn Edgar Schein’s management theory and how to apply artifacts, espoused values and basic assumptions to build a stronger company culture.
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Mary Parker Follett: Pioneering Management Theory & Modern Insights
By Sean Peek | April 27, 2026
The management theory of Mary Parker Follett recommends “powering with” and collaborating with your employees for better worker engagement and empowerment.
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Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene Theory: A Manager’s Guide (2026)
By Max Freedman | April 27, 2026
Frederick Herzberg’s Management Theory emphasized employee satisfaction and motivation. Here’s how your business can use his insights to get happier workers.
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Frank and Lillian Gilbreth’s Time & Motion Management Theor
By Miranda Fraraccio | April 27, 2026
Frank and Lillian Gilbreth helped revolutionize the workplace with their Time & Motion Management Theory. Here’s how your business can use the methodology.
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Elton Mayo’s Human Relations Theory: Definitions & Legacy
By Sean Peek | April 27, 2026
George Elton Mayo, often considered the founder of the human relations movement, believed in empowering your employees. Here is how to implement his theory.
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Resume Fraud: The Shocking Cost of Who You May Be Hiring
By Skye Schooley | April 20, 2026
Resume fraud can hurt your business, and dishonesty is rising in the employment sector. Learn how to identify suspect job applicants during your hiring process.
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Owning Your Onboarding Process Is the Key to Success With New Hires
By Miranda Fraraccio | April 13, 2026
How you train employees can ultimately determine their success or failure in your organization. Learn how to give workers the tools and resources they need.
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Tips for Encouraging Innovation in the Workplace
By Alex Goryachev | April 10, 2026
Innovation is essential to a company’s success. Learn the key steps that will help you encourage your employees to innovate more and get that competitive edge.
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How a Good Work Atmosphere Leads to More Success
By Julie Thompson | April 08, 2026
Learn how a positive work environment boosts productivity, retention and morale, plus practical tips to build a workplace employees want to be part of.
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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | April 07, 2026
Assessing your employees can be challenging. A business needs to employ an appropriate methodology to determine which workers are contributing to their success.
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Being the Boss: Pros and Cons of Being a Manager
By Jennifer Post | April 07, 2026
When you are in a leadership role, you face many challenges. Our guide outlines the good and the bad of being a boss, including tips on reducing stress.
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Bullying in the Workplace: How to Identify and Handle It
By Skye Schooley | April 06, 2026
Learn how to identify and handle workplace bullying, and how it can negatively impact a business’s success. Our guide will show how to make a safer workplace.
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Disaster Recovery Plan for Small Business: A Guide to Disaster Preparedness
By Skye Schooley | April 06, 2026
Create a disaster recovery plan for your small business with these practical steps, examples and FEMA-backed resources to help you prepare and recover.
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Love Your Space: How to Encourage Employees to Take Pride in the Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | March 31, 2026
A productive workplace is essential for your company to succeed, but employee engagement is often low. Learn how to motivate and inspire your workers.
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Rosabeth Moss Kanter’s Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | March 30, 2026
The Management Theory of Rosabeth Moss Kanter emphasizes the importance of empowering your workforce. Implementing it can boost morale and productivity.
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5 Ways to Increase Business Productivity
By Sean Peek | March 24, 2026
Boost business productivity with practical strategies to reduce distractions, streamline workflows and help your team stay focused and efficient.
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Flick of a Switch: How Lighting Affects Productivity and Mood
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2026
Studies have shown that office lighting plays a major role in employee productivity. Is your lighting optimal for worker performance?
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What’s in a Name? How to Choose a Job Title
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2026
Hiring a new employee involves creating an accurate job description and title. Learn how the right title can improve employee motivation and satisfaction.
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How to Be a Good Co-Worker
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2026
While business owners and managers are responsible for creating a great work environment, you can contribute by being a good co-worker. Learn how.
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How to Improve Teamwork and Collaboration
By Jennifer Post | March 20, 2026
Learn how to improve teamwork and collaboration with practical strategies, real-world examples and tips to build a more connected, high-performing team.
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Should You Offer Your Employees a PPO?
By Julie Ritzer Ross | March 19, 2026
A PPO healthcare plan has its pros and cons. Learn more about what those are when deciding if it is right for your employees.
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Pros & Cons of 9-5 Workdays and Alternative Schedules to Consider
By Miranda Fraraccio | March 19, 2026
While a 9-to-5 workday used to be standard, today’s freelancing and remote work trends are causing a shift. Learn the pros and cons of working 9 to 5.
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FMLA Small Business Guide: Do All Businesses Have to Allow FMLA Regardless of Size?
By Skye Schooley | March 19, 2026
See how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to your business and what you need to do to comply with its regulations.
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How to Implement a Compressed Work Schedule
By Nicole Fallon | March 19, 2026
A compressed work schedule offers your employees additional days off without loss of income, benefits or productivity. Learn how to use it in your company.
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Employee Versus Independent Contractor: Which Should You Hire?
By Skye Schooley | March 19, 2026
Learn the pros and cons of hiring contractors vs. employees to determine which type of worker is the best for your business.