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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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10 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | March 11, 2025

Is your company's diversity and inclusion strategy enough? Check out these companies that have made real changes.

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The Small Business Guide to SIMPLE IRAs
By Max Freedman | March 11, 2025

SIMPLE IRAs are an excellent retirement benefit option for small businesses to present to employees. Learn how SIMPLE IRAs work and what you need to know.

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Employer’s Guide to Disability Leave
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 11, 2025

Disability leave is an approved absence for employees. Business owners must understand disability leave, their responsibilities and who's covered.

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What Is a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)?
By Skye Schooley | March 10, 2025

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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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | March 07, 2025

Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.

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TimeClock Plus Review
By Skye Schooley | March 05, 2025

TimeClock Plus provides customizable time tracking with biometric clocks, job costing, and 800+ payroll integrations for scaling businesses of all sizes.

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6 Lessons in Corporate Ethics From the GM Recall
By Jennifer Dublino | March 04, 2025

GM's 2014 ignition switch recall cost over $1.7 billion and was linked to 124 deaths. The company knew about the defect for more than a decade before acting.

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How to Motivate Employees: Proven Tips for Building Engagement
By Skye Schooley | March 04, 2025

Learn how to avoid employee turnover and burnout by inspiring your employees to make their goals while improving company culture.

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Understanding HR reporting
By Patrick Proctor | March 03, 2025

Looking at key data points on your employees and workforce is a crucial task of any HR department. Here is how HR reporting can help.

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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits
By Miranda Fraraccio | March 03, 2025

When an employee exits your company, their benefits must be terminated accurately. Here's how to end your ex-employee's benefits.

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Guideline 401k Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | February 26, 2025

Guideline provides small businesses with affordable, fully bundled 401(k) plans, and you can choose from traditional, Roth and safe harbor varieties. The company is a fiduciary and does the heavy...

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What Is a Department of Transportation Background Check?
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | February 25, 2025

DOT background checks are mandatory for commercial drivers and include driving record reviews, drug/alcohol testing, employment verification and physical exams.

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What Do Millennials Want in a Modern Leader?
By Jennifer Post | February 24, 2025

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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Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
By Skye Schooley | February 24, 2025

Meetings are important, but can be time-consuming and tedious. Here’s how to make them more productive.

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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | February 19, 2025

Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.

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The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Bookkeeper
By Max Freedman | February 19, 2025

Hiring a financial professional like a bookkeeper can help you save money and time. But it's crucial to understand the downsides as well as the upsides.

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10 Benefits of Paperless Payroll
By Max Freedman | February 19, 2025

Paper checks are going out of favor as more businesses adopt electronic payroll systems. Learn how paperless payroll works and its benefits for employers.

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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale
By Sean Peek | February 18, 2025

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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Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Equity Compensation
By Nicole Fallon | February 14, 2025

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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SentryPC Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | February 12, 2025

SentryPC's employee monitoring software blends a competitive price and effective features to produce a great solution for very small businesses.

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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings
By Julie Thompson | February 11, 2025

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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Paychex Retirement Services Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 07, 2025

Paychex integrates 401k plans with payroll and HR services on one platform. Employees enroll with automated contributions and dedicated retirement specialists.

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Finding Talented Freelancers: 11 Websites Worth Searching
By Jennifer Dublino | February 06, 2025

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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Employer Jury Duty Requirements: How Jury Duty Works
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2025

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 | February 06, 2025

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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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Kaytlyn Smith | February 06, 2025

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Max Freedman | February 06, 2025

Henry Gantt's management theory balances completed work with pending tasks using visual charts, task bonuses and workforce motivation for productivity.

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Leadership Tips for Managing a (New) Remote Team
By Kiely Kuligowski | February 03, 2025

If you're suddenly managing your team remotely, these tips can help you communicate effectively and keep the company running smoothly.

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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | January 31, 2025

Women bring many soft skills to their leadership style. Learn how humility, empathy, resilience, persuasiveness and spirit can lead to business success.

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Tips to Create an Ethical Business Culture
By Justin O. Walker | January 31, 2025

Today's companies can live and die by their workplace culture. Ensure your organization practices strong values and ethics with these tips.