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A critical part of running a business is hiring and managing your employees. Our Human Resource Management hub has everything you need to know about recruiting the best workers, creating and enforcing workplace policies, and maintaining a company culture that keeps your team engaged and motivated.

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What Are Employee Compensation Packages?
The types of compensation packages you offer your employees can have a big impact on your business. Discover which ones are right for your team.
Skye Schooley
Skye Schooley
What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
Learn how to enhance your people management skills to effectively lead your team to success.
Skye Schooley
Skye Schooley
The Benefits Stay Interviews Can Bring to Your Company
Stay interviews can play a vital role in retaining top talent and bolstering company culture.
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Patrick Proctor
What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
Learn which documents you should include (and not include) in your employee personnel files.
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Skye Schooley

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The Legalities and Benefits of Employee Cell Phone Monitoring
By Skye Schooley | January 29, 2026

Learn the benefits and laws associated with monitoring company-owned employee cell phones.

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The Pros and Cons of Flexible Benefits
By Skye Schooley | January 29, 2026

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

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Resource Burn: 4 Things That Are Wasting Your Team’s Time
By Victor Snyder | January 28, 2026

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

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The Small Business Productivity Guide: 10 Tips to Boost Your Output
By Victor Snyder | January 28, 2026

You can help your employees become more efficient at their jobs with this guide that offers tips on maximizing the workday.

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Shallow Pockets: Tips for Hiring Employees on a Limited Budget
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

Small businesses can hire quality employees on tight budgets by using free job boards, promoting internally, hiring versatile workers, and leveraging referrals.

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Why It’s Time to Change Your Company’s Dress Code
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

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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Domestic Partner Benefits in the Era of Marriage Equality
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

Though same-sex marriage is legal, domestic partner benefit laws vary. Learn the pros and cons of extending benefits to your employees' domestic partners.

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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Wreaking Havoc in Your Business?
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

Learn how to spot toxic employees and develop strategies to ensure they don't ruin your business.

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What Is an Administrative Services Organization (ASO)?
By Matt D’Angelo | January 28, 2026

Learn how ASOs differ from PEOs and how outsourced help can ease your management burdens.

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4 Questions for a Successful HRIS Audit
By Chad Brooks | January 28, 2026

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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4 Human Resources Decisions That Affect Your Company
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

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

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8 Soft Skills to Consider for Improved Employee Return on Investment
By Julie Thompson | January 28, 2026

If you want to boost productivity and profits, make sure your employees have these soft skills. You'll see a better return on investment if they do.

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DEI Initiative Examples: 10 Ways Companies Improve Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

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

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What Is Flextime and Why Should You Offer It?
By Skye Schooley | January 28, 2026

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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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development
By Sean Peek | January 27, 2026

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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Traditional vs. Roth IRAs: What SMB Owners Must Know
By Max Freedman | January 27, 2026

SMB owners are responsible for their own nest eggs. Which retirement account should they choose? Compare the pros and cons of traditional and Roth IRAs.

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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

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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Boosting Business Success: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees
By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Highly motivated employees boost productivity, lower turnover, improve customer satisfaction, and drive innovation across departments and teams.

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Pets in the Workplace: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?
By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Some companies allow dogs, cats, birds and even reptiles in the office, but not all businesses can. Weigh the pros and cons of a pet-friendly office.

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How to Reduce Sick Days by Encouraging a Healthy Workplace
By Jennifer Dublino | January 27, 2026

When employees are out sick, everyone loses. Learn how to help your staff stay healthy and productive.

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How to Foster a Culture of Empowered Employees
By Sean Peek | January 27, 2026

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

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5 Ways an Ergonomically Designed Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity
By Julie Thompson | January 27, 2026

Learn how workplace ergonomics can increase productivity and employee happiness.

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8 ADP Payroll Alternatives
By Julie Thompson | January 27, 2026

ADP offers HR, payroll and more, but its costs might be prohibitive. Learn which ADP alternatives may better suit your company.

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Best Productivity Methods to Transform Your Small Business Operations
By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Top productivity methods include the Pomodoro Technique’s “sprints”, Getting Things Done by David Allen, the Eisenhower Matrix and Personal Kanban boards.

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360 Feedback: A Complete Guide to Multi-Source Performance Development
By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Learn what 360 degree feedback is and how to implement it effectively in small businesses. Complete guide with examples, templates, and best practices.

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360 Feedback Tools
By Skye Schooley | January 27, 2026

Compare the best 360 feedback tools for SMBs. Get pricing, features, and a 30-day rollout plan to launch your first multi-rater feedback cycle.

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How to Find Employees: Guide to Job Posting Sites and Hiring Platforms
By Adam Uzialko | January 27, 2026

The best ways to find employees include job boards like ZipRecruiter and LinkedIn, employee referrals and resume databases, and building a talent pipeline.

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6 Steps to Improve Your Organization’s Performance
By Jennifer Dublino | January 26, 2026

Continuous improvement is crucial for businesses. Learn the types of organizational improvements and 6 strategies for improving organizational performance.

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Company Culture Metrics: What You Need to Be Tracking and Why
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 26, 2026

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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What to Do if ICE Serves Your Business With a Form I-9 Audit
By Julie Thompson | January 26, 2026

If ICE serves your business with Form I-9, being prepared is essential. Here’s what you need to do to save money and time.