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Managing

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.

Latest: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Managing Tips for a Multigenerational Workforce: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z
By Kiely Kuligowski | September 14, 2026
A multigenerational workforce provides opportunities for learning and innovation. Here's how to manage multiple generations.
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Hiring for Attitude Over Experience: What the Numbers Show
By Skye Schooley | September 14, 2026
Although skills and experience matter, research suggests employers may benefit from prioritizing a candidate's attitude during the hiring process.
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Why Employee Growth Is Key to Growing Your Business
By Skye Schooley | September 14, 2026
If you're looking for a way to grow your business, start by growing your employees. Here are a few ways to do that.
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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross-Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | September 14, 2026
Managing a culturally diverse team can be challenging. Here are 10 tips for strengthening your cross-cultural team.
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Flat Organization Structure: Why Do They Matter?
By Skye Schooley | September 14, 2026
Your business could potentially benefit from eliminating managerial positions and embracing a flat organizational structure.
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9 Reasons Why Encouraging Employee Fitness Is Beneficial
By Julie Thompson | September 14, 2026
A wellness focus is a win-win for employees and organizations.
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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | September 14, 2026
Discover the key leadership qualities often associated with women and how they drive business growth.
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Why Speaking in Jargon Doesn’t Make You Look Smarter
By Mark Fairlie | September 10, 2026
Jargon and buzzwords can send the wrong message in professional communications.
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6 Steps to Improve Your Organization’s Performance
By Jennifer Dublino | September 09, 2026
Learn straightforward ways to grow your company from within.
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Employee Expense Reimbursement Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | September 08, 2026
Compensate your employees fairly and legally for appropriate expenditures.
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7 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | September 08, 2026
Learn what companies are doing to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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Don’t Want to Cut Employees? Try Cutting Salaries
By Skye Schooley | September 08, 2026
If you need to cut business expenses, one alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.
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How to Handle Internal Communications During a Merger
By Julie Thompson | September 08, 2026
Mergers and acquisitions are big transitions that can create uncertainty for employees. Learn how to communicate with your team during these changes.
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Are Employees More Productive Working From Home?
By Baruch Silvermann | September 04, 2026
While questions around remote vs. in-office work persist, recent data suggests that well-managed remote employees often match or exceed on-site productivity levels.
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9 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Kaytlyn Smith | September 04, 2026
Agile team metrics let you extract the right skills in time for the right projects.
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What Is Flextime and Why Should You Offer It?
By Skye Schooley | September 04, 2026
Learn how implementing a flextime policy can benefit your business.
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7 Powerful Tips for Highly Productive Online Meetings
By Julie Thompson | September 04, 2026
Preparation and organization can streamline online meetings and make them more effective.
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How to Avoid Burnout at Work: A Guide to Workplace Burnout
By Skye Schooley | September 04, 2026
Follow these 10 tips to help prevent employee burnout from impacting your staff.
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12 Ways to Improve Your Office Workflow
By Miranda Fraraccio | September 04, 2026
Organizing your workplace will improve communication and make it easier and less stressful for your business to run smoothly.
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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | September 04, 2026
People with the skills and talents you need could be right in front of you.
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5 Reasons Why Teamwork Is Crucial to Workplace Success
By Sean Peek | September 04, 2026
Learn the benefits of teamwork and some tips to boost your team's productivity and overall communication.
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7 Areas Where Attention to Detail in Important in Business
By Jennifer Dublino | September 03, 2026
This business skill is crucial for business owners and employees to boost productivity and efficiency.
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Best goal-setting apps and goal-tracking software
By Tom Anziano | September 02, 2026
The right software can help you set clear business goals and track progress over time.
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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Julie Thompson | September 02, 2026
Learn how to elevate your management role and avoid leadership mistakes.
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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2026
Rippling offers HR tools, PEO services and other features for businesses. This guide provides an in-depth review, offers pros and cons, and discusses pricing.
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The Management Theory of Joseph Juran
By Sean Peek | August 06, 2026
Learn more about Joseph Juran and his theory of quality control.
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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | August 06, 2026
Get the most out of your business goals by breaking them down into actionable items completed over short time periods.
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Management Theory of Stephen Covey
By Sean Peek | August 06, 2026
Improve your business using Stephen Covey’s seven habits of highly effective people.
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Contingency Management Theory Explained
By Sean Peek | August 05, 2026
Learn how Fiedler’s contingency theory helps leaders match their style to situations for better team performance.
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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Nicole Fallon | August 05, 2026
Results-only work environments can produce great results. However, it might not be optimal for every organization. Is it right for yours?