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Managing

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6 Lessons in Corporate Ethics From the GM Recall
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

Business ethics are essential to maintaining an excellent business reputation. Learn how GM's 2014 recall fiasco presents ethics lessons for all businesses.

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15 Benefits and Perks That Will Keep Your Remote Employees Happy
By Jennifer Dublino | February 14, 2024

An attractive benefits plan can help retain employees, lower turnover, and boost loyalty. Learn about 15 benefits and perks to offer your remote employees.

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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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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | January 31, 2024

TriNet offers extensive, industry-specific HR services, such as payroll, risk management and benefits administration. There is no minimum employee or long-term contract requirement to enroll in...

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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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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 Learn why this outdated methodology has fallen out of favor.

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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale
By Sean Peek | January 18, 2024

Do you need inside sales, field sales or both? Here are tips on how to identify the background and experience you require so that you have the right sales reps.

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Workplace Bullying: How to Identify and Handle It
By Skye Schooley | January 17, 2024

Learn how to recognize bullying in the workplace and strategies for handling inappropriate treatment.

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Remote Work Best Practices (Plus Sample Policy)
By Sean Peek | January 03, 2024

Since working from home is becoming a common trend, it is vital to have a plan that fosters this new working environment and keeps employees on track.

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5 Habits of High-Performing Teams
By Michael Henman | November 16, 2023

Learn the habits of high-performing teams to improve your own team's productivity and success in the workplace.

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How the Best Companies Develop Better Employees
By Melissa Powell | November 14, 2023

Developing great employees starts with addressing their needs as professionals. Here's how to support their goals and keep them at 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.

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Times Are Changing: The Future of Performance Management Trends
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

Learn about the direction performance management is heading and how the most effective trends can help manage your team.

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Why Do Small Businesses Need a Registered Agent?
By Deborah Sweeney | November 06, 2023

Finding a registered agent is part of starting a business. Learn what a registered agent is and why your small business needs one.

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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees are often more productive.

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | November 06, 2023

What's the logic behind popular management theories? Discover the pros and cons of these theories in our detailed guide.

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What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

People skills are one of the most important factors in defining a good manager. Learn how to develop your people management skills.

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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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Leadership Tips for Managing a (New) Remote Team
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 03, 2023

If you're suddenly managing your team remotely, these tips can help you communicate effectively and keep the company running smoothly.

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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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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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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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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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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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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 Work Performance With a Performance Improvement Plan (Plus PIP Templates)
By Marisa Sanfilippo | September 19, 2023

A performance improvement plan can help employees who are struggling and even further empower high-performing employees. Here's how to write one.

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5 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | August 16, 2023

Agile metrics quantify human capital investments while keeping your team's learning journey clear of obstacles.