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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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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | November 03, 2023

Disciplinary action is a corrective measure in response to an employee's misconduct or poor performance. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.

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Tips to Create an Ethical Business Culture
By Justin O. Walker | November 03, 2023

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

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What Is Considered Wrongful Termination?
By Skye Schooley | November 03, 2023

Wrongfully terminating an employee can have significant implications. Learn how to avoid illegally firing an employee.

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Human Resources Management Glossary: Key Terms HR Pros Should Know
By Skye Schooley | November 03, 2023

Use our glossary to find out the definitions of words commonly used in the world of HR and see the buzzwords entering the human resources lexicon.

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How Companies Can Change Their Culture to Attract (and Retain) Millennials
By Sean Peek | November 02, 2023

Do you want more millennials to join and remain loyal to your company? Here's how to recruit and keep this age group.

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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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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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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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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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Gap Insurance for Healthcare? Look for More of It in 2024
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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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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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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How to Support Neurodiverse Workers
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

Create a positive work culture for all.

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Stand-Up Meetings: Fewer Chairs, Greater Efficiency
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023

Attendees prefer it, according to research, but there are caveats.

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When a Colleague Wastes Your Time in the Work Chat
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

How to deal with slacking on Slack.

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Why Limit Team Decisions to One Vote Per Person?
By Steven Rogelberg | October 03, 2023

Multivoting, a form of ranked choice in business settings, allows for more and better options.

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How to Improve Conversations About Diversity at Your Business (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | October 03, 2023

“Coach, don’t cancel,” and strive to be a “good-ish” person, says DEI expert Kenji Yoshino.

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All the Rage: Telltale Signs of an Angry Applicant
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

Learn more about what is driving employees to become angry job applicants.