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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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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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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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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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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.

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Why It’s Time to Change Your Company’s Dress Code
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Workforce trends and cultural standards have evolved over the years. Learn how to revise your business's dress code policy to keep up.

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What Is a Reasonable PTO Policy?
By Kiely Kuligowski | March 23, 2023

A business's paid time off (PTO) policy outlines employee time off regulations. Learn the three types of PTO policies and PTO policy best practices.

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Why Offering Paid Leave Is Good for Your Business
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

Learn several reasons why your business is better off offering employees paid time off.

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Pets Go to Work: How to Create a Pet Policy for Your Office
By Julie Thompson | March 23, 2023

Pets in the workplace may boost productivity and motivation. Create a pet policy that accommodates pet owners and alleviates other employees' concerns.

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How to Manage Risks and Maximize Rewards of Co-Employment
By Tania Fiero | March 23, 2023

Find out what co-employment is, how to choose a co-employer and how to manage the co-employment relationship to maximize the benefits.

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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

The key to productivity may actually be allowing workers to sleep during the day. Learn about incorporating naptime into your workplace.

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Grow Your Small Business by Outsourcing Business Processes
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

Outsourcing certain tasks can help you save money you'd otherwise spend on non-revenue-producing employees. Here's how and what to outsource.

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How to Handle a Bad Hire
By Skye Schooley | March 23, 2023

How much will a crummy employee set your business back? Find out here and get the steps to resolve the issue.

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4 Human Resources Decisions That Affect Your Company
By Skye Schooley | March 22, 2023

HR support is an essential element of company success. Learn how human resources decisions can impact your business.

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11 Ways to Successfully Onboard Your New Hires
By Dennis O’Keefe | March 22, 2023

Onboarding will help employees learn the necessary job skills and behaviors to become productive team members as quickly as possible.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross-Cultural Teams
By Michael Henman | March 22, 2023

While cross-cultural teams offer challenges, such workplace diversity can offer opportunities for innovation, creativity and other assets.

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Why You Should Promote From Within Your Company
By Laura Spawn | March 22, 2023

Learn more about why it's beneficial for employers to promote from within the company

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Why Growing Employees Is Key to Growing Your Business
By Skye Schooley | March 20, 2023

There's a trend of employees leaving companies, seeking opportunity and upward mobility elsewhere. Here are three tips to prevent employee churn.

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Hiring for Attitude Over Experience: What the Numbers Show
By Skye Schooley | March 13, 2023

Studies show that skilled and experienced employees with rotten attitudes fail quickly. Here's why you need to hire for attitude.

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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | March 09, 2023

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.