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Whether your staffers work in an office or at home, the employee-manager relationship can't be overlooked. Ensure your team is performing at its best with professional advice on performance management, company policies, workplace relationships and more aspects of people management.

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Onboarding vs orientation – What’s the difference?
By Sean Peek | October 05, 2026
Onboarding and orientation are two HR processes that occur after hiring an employee. Here’s what both entail.
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Employee Performance Goals: Goal-Setting Steps, Metrics & Examples
By Skye Schooley | October 05, 2026
Find out how to align company goals with employee growth and performance.
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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | October 05, 2026
Here’s what leaders should know about employee attrition and how to address it if you’re struggling to fill vacancies left by exiting team members.
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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | October 05, 2026
Learn how to create a successful disciplinary action policy to help streamline your company's responses to employee wrongdoing.
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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Katharine Paljug | October 05, 2026
How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By Julie Thompson | October 05, 2026
Motivate employees by being positive and a team player.
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Workplace Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What to Do When They Happen
By Mark Fairlie | October 05, 2026
Learn how to prevent workplace accidents from hitting your business and the best way to handle accidents if they do occur.
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Why It’s Time to Change Your Company’s Dress Code
By Skye Schooley | October 02, 2026
Workforce trends and cultural standards have evolved, so revising your company dress code policy to match is essential.
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Why Brand Ambassadors Could Be Your Best Marketing Strategy
By Jennifer Dublino | October 02, 2026
Employees, customers and influencers can become low-cost, high-reward marketing assets.
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10 Ways to Empower Your Employees
By Skye Schooley | October 02, 2026
Empowered employees are more likely to want to succeed and take on tasks with confidence. Learn how to empower your team.
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How to Turn Change Management Into Personal Development
By Sean Peek | October 02, 2026
Here's how to utilize change management to fuel personal development.
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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | October 02, 2026
Transparency boosts consumer and employee trust and fosters business decision-making decisiveness.
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7 Tips for Managing Conflict in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | October 02, 2026
Workplace conflict can drag down productivity, increase absenteeism and eventually lead to higher turnover. Here's how to handle it more effectively.
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The Three Cs of Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Effective Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | October 02, 2026
Great leaders possess these characteristics and require them in the employees they promote.
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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management Trends
By Skye Schooley | October 02, 2026
Today's employees expect more than an annual performance review. These emerging performance management trends can help you better support your team and improve business results.
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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | October 02, 2026
This management style has fallen out of favor — for good reason.
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Pros & Cons of 9-5 Workdays and Alternative Schedules to Consider
By Miranda Fraraccio | October 02, 2026
Increasingly, employees are demanding flexible working arrangements. Is the 9-to-5 schedule going away?
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Are Tattoos and Piercings Unprofessional in the Workplace?
By Jennifer Post | October 02, 2026
Shifting perceptions are changing how tattoos and nose piercings are viewed at work.
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Beyond the Clock: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees
By Skye Schooley | October 02, 2026
High levels of employee motivation are linked to strong employee engagement. Here's how that connection can benefit your business.
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What to Include in a Termination Letter
By Skye Schooley | October 01, 2026
If you need to terminate a worker, a termination of employment letter can help. Check out these free termination letter templates to get started.
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Tips for Encouraging Innovation in the Workplace
By Alex Goryachev | October 01, 2026
Innovation should be the core of an organization, not just a side project.
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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Kaytlyn Smith | October 01, 2026
Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.
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8 Soft Skills to Consider for Improved Employee Return on Investment
By Julie Thompson | October 01, 2026
If you want to improve employee ROI, ensure your company and team members embrace these soft skills.
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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | October 01, 2026
Are you guilty of poor nonverbal communication? Avoid making these negative body language mistakes at work.
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Employee Retention: What Does Your Turnover Rate Tell You?
By Joshua Stowers | September 29, 2026
Want to track your employee retention? Learn how to calculate your company's staff turnover rate.
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13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | September 29, 2026
The key to happy and productive employees is making sure they feel important in their roles.
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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | September 28, 2026
The relationship between your managers and your employees is key to maintaining a productive and happy workplace. Here's how to improve the dynamic.
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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | September 28, 2026
Learn how to give your employees informal feedback to improve employee performance and company morale.
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What Employee Info Can You Collect in Personnel Files?
By Skye Schooley | September 25, 2026
Learn which documents you should include (and not include) in your employee personnel files.
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9 Ways to Resolve Conflict Between Your Sales and Marketing Teams
By Julie Thompson | September 24, 2026
Encourage collaboration and communication while creating more effective strategies.