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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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Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

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

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Would You Hire Someone Who Didn’t Go to College?
By Jennifer Post | November 02, 2023

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.

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Time-Zone Mania: How to Deal With Geodiversity
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

Employing a global workforce can give your company advantages, but your business will also have to deal with the downsides of working across time zones.

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Is It Time to Fire Your Managers?
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

Some businesses benefit from cutting managerial positions. Learn what a flat organizational structure is to see if it's right for your company.

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What Is Employment Verification?
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

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

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The Benefits of Employee Job Rotations
By Patrick Proctor | November 02, 2023

When done correctly, job rotation programs can add a lot of benefits to your business. Here is how to implement one.

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Employee Expense Reimbursement
By David Gargaro | November 02, 2023

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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Does Your Business Need a Code of Ethics or Conduct?
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

Formal codes of ethics and conduct can ensure consistency in an organization. Learn if your business needs a code of ethics and code of conduct — or both.

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7 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

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

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Guide to Compensation Management
By Jennifer Dublino | November 02, 2023

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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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

If you need to cut business expenses, an alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.

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Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

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

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The Power of Anonymity for Employee Feedback
By Chad Brooks | November 01, 2023

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of anonymous feedback and how to get it from your employees.

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What Is Flextime and Why Should You Offer It?
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

Flextime can be a huge advantage for your employees and your business. Find out how to boost company morale by offering flexible schedules.

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10 Ways to Prevent Employee Burnout
By Skye Schooley | October 31, 2023

Preventing employee burnout should be a priority in any workplace. Here are 10 ways to stop it before it affects your staff.

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6 Signs It’s Time to Terminate an Employee
By Jamie Johnson | October 31, 2023

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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12 Ways to Foster a More Entrepreneurial Culture
By Sean Peek | October 31, 2023

In the workplace, you want to create a culture that supports collaboration and encourages retention. Use these tips to cultivate a more productive company.

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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Julie Thompson | October 30, 2023

Specific habits and practices can turn managers into respected, influential leaders. Learn to elevate your management role and avoid leadership mistakes.

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How Employees Make or Break Business Success (and How You Can Lead the Way)
By Sean Peek | October 30, 2023

Guiding and motivating employees can boost your business's bottom line. Learn how employees contribute to a business's success and how to lead by example.

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Being a Good Co-Worker Makes the Workplace Better
By Mark Fairlie | October 30, 2023

While business owners and managers are responsible for creating a great work environment, you can contribute by being a good co-worker. Learn how.

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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for More of It in 2023
By Kimberlee Leonard | October 30, 2023

Gap insurance is supplemental health coverage paired with a high-deductible major medical plan. The goal is to help employees cover out-of-pocket expenses.

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Should You Hire Full-Time or Part-Time Employees?
By Mona Bushnell | October 30, 2023

If you're preparing to hire new employees, consider which roles require a full-time employee and which jobs might be best filled as part-time positions.

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The Pros and Cons of Flexible Benefits
By Skye Schooley | October 30, 2023

Understand the pros and cons of flexible benefits so you can determine if they are right for your business.

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8 Tips for Building a Successful Remote Company
By Jennifer Dublino | October 30, 2023

Remote companies provide significant benefits to employers and employees. Learn tips for building a successful remote company that runs like clockwork.

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What Is Human Capital Management?
By Sean Peek | October 24, 2023

Human capital management and its software is a great resource or tool for companies investing in their employees.

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Ooma Office Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 16, 2023

Ooma Office is an affordable on-premises VoIP phone system that is ideal for very small businesses. It might not have all of the features other systems offer, but it does have the ones very small...

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Nextiva Review and Pricing
By Jessica Elliott | October 16, 2023

Nextiva is one of the best phone systems for businesses with multiple locations. It's a cloud-based VoIP system that can spread across several offices and stores yet still be managed from one central...

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Understanding HR Reporting
By Patrick Proctor | October 11, 2023

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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Boo! The Scary Reality of Employee Ghosting
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2023

Job seekers and employees are ghosting employers more than ever. Learn how to stop this trick from happening to you.

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How to Take Away Perks Without Employees Hating You
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2023

If you need to eliminate some employee benefits, here’s how to do it without starting a staff rebellion.