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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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Ways to Prepare for a Gen Z Workplace
By Tom Anziano | January 26, 2026
Find out what Gen Z workers expect and how to best prepare your workplace.
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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers
By Jennifer Dublino | January 26, 2026
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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What to Include in a Termination Letter
By Skye Schooley | January 26, 2026
Check out these free templates to help you write an employee termination letter.
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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Katharine Paljug | January 26, 2026
Your workspace design can boost productivity and efficiency. Learn effective workplace design tips and how workplace design affects productivity.
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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | January 26, 2026
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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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Skye Schooley | January 23, 2026
Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.
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Is Your Office Space Making You Depressed? How Environment Affects Productivity
By Julie Thompson | January 23, 2026
Your office environment can cause stress and depression. Learn five ways to make your office space healthier and more effective.
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Want to Boost Productivity? Start by Cleaning Your Office
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026
You can get more done if you keep your space tidy. Here are several regular practices that can make you work more effectively.
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The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
By Patrick Proctor | January 22, 2026
Learn how to conduct a stay interview, see sample questions and find out the benefits.
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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026
Employee satisfaction is crucial to a motivated workplace. Here are some great ways to create a happy and productive work environment.
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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026
Human capital management and its software is a great resource or tool for companies investing in their employees.
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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026
Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.
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Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)
By Skye Schooley | January 22, 2026
Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.
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Hiring Freelancers for Your Startup? Consider These Pros and Cons
By Skye Schooley | January 21, 2026
If you're considering hiring freelancers to help you grow your startup, here are a few pros and cons to remember.
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6 Signs It’s Time to Terminate an Employee
By Jamie Johnson | January 21, 2026
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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Tips to Create an Ethical Business Culture
By Justin O. Walker | January 20, 2026
Today's companies can live and die by their workplace culture. Ensure your organization practices strong values and ethics with these tips.
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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Kaytlyn Smith | January 20, 2026
Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.
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Pros and Cons of Fitness Trackers for Employees
By Julie Thompson | January 20, 2026
Fitness trackers are a popular way to encourage good health. Find out the pros, cons and legalities of employee fitness trackers in the workplace.
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Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Equity Compensation
By Nicole Fallon | January 20, 2026
Equity compensation is a strategy used to improve a business’s cash flow. Instead of a full salary, the employee is given a partial stake in the company.
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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | January 20, 2026
Jury duty is a common cause of missed workdays. Learn how jury duty works, the employment laws that apply, and how to handle jury duty as an employer.
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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
By Mark Fairlie | January 20, 2026
Technical jargon has its time and place, but studies show employees are turned off by office jargon. Learn the dos and don'ts of using business buzzwords.
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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings
By Julie Thompson | January 20, 2026
Online business meetings are a necessity in business today. Learn tips for more effective and productive online meetings without glitches and distractions.
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Finding Talented Freelancers: 11 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | January 20, 2026
Freelance workers help your company expand your team while keeping overhead to a minimum. Learn about 12 websites where you can find talented freelancers.
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Expand Internationally by Leveraging Local PEO Services
By Craig Dempsey | January 20, 2026
PEOs can handle your overseas human resources requirements through a co-employment model. Learn about the benefits of working with an international PEO.
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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale
By Sean Peek | January 20, 2026
Build a sales team by hiring for cultural fit, providing CRM tools, setting measurable KPIs, and creating systems that support scalable growth and retention.
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What Do Millennials Want in a Modern Leader?
By Jennifer Post | January 16, 2026
Millennials comprise a significant portion of today's workforce. Learn the modern leadership styles they value and the traits of millennial leaders.
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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | January 16, 2026
Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.
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What Is a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)?
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2026
A human resources information system (HRIS) helps your business's HR department stay compliant and safeguard data. Learn about HRIS features and functions.
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How to Motivate Employees: Proven Tips for Building Engagement
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2026
Learn how to avoid employee turnover and burnout by inspiring your employees to make their goals while improving company culture.
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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 16, 2026
When an employee exits your company, their benefits must be terminated accurately. Here's how to end your ex-employee's benefits.