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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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Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)
By Skye Schooley | February 02, 2024

Here’s why your small business needs an attendance policy as well as how to write an effective one — and a sample attendance policy template.

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Support Employees’ Child Care Needs With a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
By Jane Genova | February 02, 2024

A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) helps employees with child care and reduces tax liability. Learn if you should offer a dependent care FSA.

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What Are the Benefits of a Section 125 Plan?
By Max Freedman | February 02, 2024

With the tax savings it offers, a Section 125 plan can be a nice addition to a benefits package. Here are the pros and cons of these plans.

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Guideline 401k Review and Pricing
By Lori Fairbanks | February 01, 2024

Guideline provides small businesses with affordable, fully bundled 401(k) plans, and you can choose from traditional, Roth and safe harbor varieties. The company is a fiduciary and does the heavy...

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Paychex Retirement Services Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 01, 2024

Paychex is a top choice for those who want to manage all their HR needs on one platform. It offers several employee retirement plans, dedicated support, and integrations with payroll and other HR...

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ADP 401k Review
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 01, 2024

ADP Retirement Services offers Roth 401(k), safe harbor 401(k), SIMPLE IRA and SEP IRA plans to businesses of all sizes. It integrates with the company's popular payroll service and offers plan...

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ShareBuilder 401k Review and Pricing
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 01, 2024

hareBuilder keeps investment fees low, which encourages more employees to participate in the plan. But small businesses don't give up quality for price with this company; ShareBuilder makes it easy...

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8 Hiring Challenges Facing Small Business Owners
By Skye Schooley | February 01, 2024

Discover how your small business can overcome the many challenges associated with hiring.

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The Pros and Cons of Using a PEO
By Skye Schooley | February 01, 2024

Learn the pros and cons of using a PEO.

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Can Managers Become Leaders?
By Jennifer Post | January 30, 2024

Managers plan and carry out organizational activities, but their role demands leadership. Here are five ways managers can become great leaders.

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Paychex PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | January 25, 2024

Paychex offers extensive, in-depth PEO services in benefits administration, risk management, human resources and payroll. This national company operates in all 50 states and offers fully up-to-date...

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Why You Should Pay Your Employees to Stop Working for You
By Skye Schooley | January 23, 2024

Learn what voluntary severance is and when you should offer it.

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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | January 23, 2024

Employee data is every detail a company collects about its employees and encompasses both basic and specific information.

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | January 19, 2024

The "rank and yank" management practice assessed employees and fired those who fell short. Learn why this outdated methodology has fallen out of favor.

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What Is a PEO?
By Skye Schooley | January 18, 2024

For many businesses, hiring a full-time HR team isn’t practical. Learn how a PEO can help your company with tasks, such as payroll and benefits.

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What are PEO Payroll Services? Comparing PEO Payroll to Traditional Payroll Services
By Skye Schooley | January 18, 2024

A business has many options for managing payroll, such as hiring a PEO service and using payroll software. Here’s what you need to consider.

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Are Employees More Productive Working From Home?
By Baruch Silvermann | January 17, 2024

Historically, traditional job roles were shackled to the office, but are we more productive at home? See data and learn how to improve remote productivity.

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How to Hire Immigrant Workers for Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | January 12, 2024

Small businesses have a lot to think about when dealing with immigration and foreign employees. Learn about visas, work authorization I-9 forms and more.

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Turning the Ship Around: A Guide to Changing Workplace Culture
By Jennifer Dublino | January 10, 2024

A negative workplace culture leads to turnover and low productivity. Learn tips for overcoming workplace obstacles and changing your workplace culture.

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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
By Skye Schooley | January 04, 2024

Learn which types of employee compensation packages are best for your team.

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Millennials vs. Workplace Ageism
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024

Know your rights if you’re turning 40.

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‘Hacks’ on Attracting New Audiences Without Throwing Out the Old
By Antonio Ferme | January 03, 2024

When it comes to the workplace, older doesn't always mean wiser.

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Owning Your Onboarding Process Is the Key to Success With New Hires
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 03, 2024

Make sure your new hires are onboarded successfully so they are set up for success in their new roles.

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Company Culture Metrics: What You Need to Be Tracking and Why
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 03, 2024

Here are some important measures of performance in the office and components of company culture that you need to be tracking.

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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work
By Sean Peek | December 21, 2023

Employees give many reasons and excuses for time-off requests and absenteeism. Read some unusual excuses and learn how to handle it when employees miss work.

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Creating an Employee-Centric Company Culture Will Not Be the Death of Your Business
By Jennifer Post | December 14, 2023

An employee-centric company culture prioritizes employee input and helps your team feel respected. Learn how to implement an employee-centric work culture.

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How Open Office Plans Affect Workplace Productivity
By Dan Scalco | November 27, 2023

Open offices have pros and cons when it comes to productivity. Learn their upsides and drawbacks and how to maintain productivity in an open office plan.

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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | November 07, 2023

Continuous performance management can boost morale and improve communication. Learn how to implement continuous performance management in your company.

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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | November 06, 2023

Employee attrition occurs when someone leaves a company, for any reason and through any means, and is not replaced by another employee.

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10 Core Functions of HR Software
By Laura Handrick | November 06, 2023

What core functions do HR departments handle? Find out whether keeping HR in-house or outsourcing is best for your business.