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Human Resources

The essential strategies, tactics, and tools you need to manage and grow your human capital.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources in HR Topics

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Sixty-one Percent of Workers are Seeking or Planning to Seek New Jobs
By Chad Brooks | July 31, 2023

Higher pay, better benefits, or improved work environment could entice 88 percent of these job seekers to stay with their current company

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Resource Burn: 4 Things That Are Wasting Your Team’s Time
By Victor Snyder | July 25, 2023

Resource burn creates unnecessary costs and leads to errors and burnout. To help your team be more productive, cut out these inefficiencies.

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Why Businesses Should Invest in Employee Training
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 24, 2023

Employee training is beneficial for business. Training attracts good employees and weeds out the bad. Here are our tips on employee training.

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Hiring Freelancers for Your Startup? Consider These Pros and Cons
By Skye Schooley | July 14, 2023

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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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | July 12, 2023

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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Ted Lasso: Turn to Your Employees in Times Of Uncertainty
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Season 2 of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ depicts how business leaders can learn from their own team.

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Hire Internally Like Ted Lasso
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Why internal hiring is a winning play, as Apple TV+’s beloved soccer series demonstrates.

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Does Character Matter? The 3 C’s of Leadership
By Jennifer Dublino | June 06, 2023

Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.

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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | May 24, 2023

Every business leader should give their employees informal feedback. It can improve employee performance, company morale and team communication.

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17 Things to Look for When Hiring Freelancers
By Miranda Fraraccio | May 23, 2023

Hiring the right freelancer for your company can be challenging. Learn how to evaluate freelancers' skills, experience and reliability before hiring them.

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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | May 17, 2023

This bureaucratic management theory claims it can increase your business' efficiency. Here is how it works.

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Severance Package Examples and Sample Severance Letters
By Adam Uzialko | May 17, 2023

Severance pay is sometimes paid out to an employee when they are terminated. Check out these free severance agreement templates and letters.

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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | May 17, 2023

Employers should understand employees' rights to avoid violating them. Learn about violations like discrimination, wage errors, sexual harassment and more.

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10 Best Sites for Freelance Services
By Max Freedman | May 04, 2023

Business owners and freelancers can connect easily these days through the Internet. Here are 10 sites that help match independent contracts to jobs.

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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
By Skye Schooley | May 03, 2023

Learn which documents you should and shouldn't collect in employee personnel files.

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The Legalities and Benefits of Employee Cellphone Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | May 02, 2023

Find out how to implement employee phone monitoring, the benefits of doing so and the legalities of "spying" on your workers.

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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development
By Sean Peek | April 25, 2023

Work environments are continually changing, and a company can prepare its employees for that. Learn how to support your workers and create better teamwork.

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Is Your Office Space Making You Depressed? 5 Ways Environment Affects Productivity
By Julie Thompson | April 13, 2023

Your office environment can cause stress and depression. Learn five ways to make your office space healthier and more effective.

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5 Ways to Increase Business Productivity
By Sean Peek | April 13, 2023

Use these tools and approaches to boost productivity and efficiency in your office – and find out what to avoid.

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How to Foster a Culture of Empowered Employees
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2023

Create a work culture that allows employees to understand how their contribution is meaningful. Here are tips to help empower your workers.

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16 Questions to Ask Your Web Developer
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2023

When choosing a web developer, asking the right questions can help you find someone who understands your vision and can give you the website you want.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | April 07, 2023

Employee monitoring can backfire if you hide it from your workers. Learn the reasons why you should tell your employees you're monitoring them.

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What Are Legal Support Services?
By Sean Peek | April 07, 2023

Legal support services aid small businesses with keeping their assets protected. Here is how to find qualified law support services for your company.

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9 Steps to Harnessing the Power of Your People to Innovate
By Alex Goryachev | April 07, 2023

Innovation should be a priority in an organization. Learn how to facilitate the process and what mistakes to avoid.

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The Benefits of Mind Mapping for Busy Professionals
By Sean Peek | April 03, 2023

A mind map can help entrepreneurs learn a large, unfamiliar body of concepts. Here is how you can use this technique.

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Are Piercings and Tattoos in the Workplace Still Taboo?
By Suzanne Lucas | April 03, 2023

With the changing workplace norms, do tattoos and piercings still hinder a career? Here's what you need to consider before getting piercings or tattoos.

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How to Write Up an Employee
By Jane Genova | March 30, 2023

Written warnings document employee misconduct and behavior. Learn how to do it the right way.

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Employer’s Guide to Disability Leave
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 29, 2023

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

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How to Handle Internal Communications During a Merger
By Julie Thompson | March 28, 2023

During a merger or acquisition, it is important to communicate properly with your employees. Here are tips to help ease the transition.

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4 Questions for a Successful HRIS Audit
By Chad Brooks | March 27, 2023

Find out what a human resources information system is, the different types of HRIS and the questions to ask when evaluating a system.