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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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Rippling vs. Gusto Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Rippling offers customizable HR, payroll, and IT tools for scaling businesses, while Gusto provides straightforward payroll for small teams under 50 employees.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the United States: An Examination of 680 DEI Statements in 2022
By Ryan McGonagill | June 26, 2025

Business.com research shows 56% of companies underrepresent women and 47% underrepresent people of color, with senior leadership gaps even more pronounced.

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TriNet vs. Justworks Comparison
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

TriNet offers industry-specific HR tools with comprehensive features, while Justworks provides transparent pricing and 24/7 support for small businesses.

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How to Increase Employee Engagement & Why Improving Employee Engagement is Important
By Skye Schooley | June 13, 2025

High employee engagement can benefit your business. Learn what tools and strategies to use to improve employee engagement within your organization.

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Best Goal Setting Apps and Goal Tracking Software
By Tom Anziano | June 02, 2025

Goal setting and tracking tools enable you to project achievements, record progress, and establish key performance indicators. Here are some of the best.

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Management Theory of Frederick Herzberg
By Max Freedman | June 02, 2025

Charles Handy’s theory outlines four organizational cultures — power, role, task and person — each shaping how companies operate and employees interact.

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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Max Freedman | June 02, 2025

Edgar Schein's theory defines culture through three levels: artifacts, espoused values, and basic assumptions that shape how organizations truly operate.

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Classical and Scientific Management Theory
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | June 02, 2025

Classical and scientific management theories emphasize efficiency and task specialization through systematic study of workers and processes by Frederick Taylor.

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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

Rippling is a full-featured HR and PEO service provider ideal for growing businesses that need scalability. Learn about Rippling's PEO tools and pricing.

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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.

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Employee Expense Reimbursement Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | May 16, 2025

Learn how to implement an employee expense reimbursement plan that clearly communicates protocols, navigates tax rules and keeps costs in check.

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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

TriNet PEO offers industry-specific HR support with 24/7 customer service, 2-week implementation and comprehensive payroll and benefits. Five-employee minimum.

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When I Work Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

When I Work is a time and attendance platform that offers employee scheduling, time tracking, shift swaps, and mobile clock-ins for restaurants and retail.

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Rippling HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 15, 2025

Rippling's HR software is incredibly easy to use for recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits and time tracking. Learn about key features and pricing.

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Papaya Global Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 12, 2025

Papaya Global is an international PEO that allows businesses to onboard workers, administer benefits, and manage payroll across multiple countries.

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Small Business 401(k) Plans: What to Know About Employee Retirement Plans
By Jennifer Dublino | April 28, 2025

Learn the ins and outs of 401(k) plans to make sure you comply and help your employees save as much as possible.

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Veriato Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 16, 2025

Veriato uses AI and risk scoring to monitor thousands of employees with keystroke tracking, anomaly detection, and insider threat tools for enterprises.

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | April 09, 2025

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.

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Ooma Office Review and Plan Costs in 2025
By Jessica Elliott | April 07, 2025

Ooma Office offers cloud-based VoIP phone service starting at $19.95/user/month with transparent pricing, no contracts and setup ideal for small businesses.

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The Pros and Cons of a Payroll Card
By Julie Thompson | April 03, 2025

Should you offer employees the option of being paid via payroll card? Learn the pros and cons so you can make the best decision for your company.

Review
Human Interest 401k Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 27, 2025

Human Interest charges $160 per month plus $7 per employee with 0.06% investment fees. Setup is easy and includes mobile app access and payroll integration.

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ADP TotalSource Review: HR Outsourcing and PEO
By Skye Schooley | March 25, 2025

ADP is a popular HR service provider that handles benefits, payroll, compliance and more. Learn why ADP is the best PEO/HRO for benefits administration.

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Bambee HR Software Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | March 18, 2025

As an HRO solution with payroll software, Bambee is a great resource for tackling risk mitigation and other HR matters. See a detailed pricing breakdown.

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RingEX Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | March 13, 2025

RingCentral is an excellent business phone service because of its ease of use, wide selection of features and multiple price points.

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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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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.

Review
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.