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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.

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Flat Organization Structure: Why Do They Matter?
By Skye Schooley | June 26, 2025

Flat organizations reduce management layers to boost communication, agility and morale, but they may struggle with role clarity and career advancement.

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Business Accommodations for Employees with Hearing Impairments, Vision Impairments, Or Other Disabilities
By Chad Brooks | June 26, 2025

Businesses with 15+ employees must provide accommodations under the ADA. Simple, often free changes improve morale and diversity, benefiting all employees.

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Onboarding vs. Orientation: What’s the Difference?
By Sean Peek | June 10, 2025

Onboarding and orientation are processes HR departments undertake after hiring an employee. Learn what these processes entail and how to conduct both.

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Employee Performance Goals: Goal-Setting Steps, Metrics & Examples
By Skye Schooley | June 03, 2025

Setting employee performance goals is an important job for managers. Learn how to set performance goals and why they're important, and view specific examples.

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What Is Employee Attrition?
By Nicole Fallon | June 03, 2025

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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Best Goal Setting Apps and Goal Tracking Software
By Tom Anziano | June 02, 2025

Goal setting and tracking tools enable you to project achievements, record progress, and establish key performance indicators. Here are some of the best.

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Do Results-Only Workplaces Really Work?
By Nicole Fallon | June 02, 2025

Here’s everything you need to know about results-only work environments, and whether it’s right for your business.

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Classical and Scientific Management Theory
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | June 02, 2025

Classical and scientific management theories emphasize structure, efficiency and task specialization, laying the groundwork for modern organizational practices.

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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | June 02, 2025

Cultural intelligence, communication training and empathy help global teams overcome conflict and foster stronger cross-cultural collaboration.

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Management Theory of Frederick Herzberg
By Max Freedman | June 02, 2025

Charles Handy’s theory outlines four organizational cultures — power, role, task and person — each shaping how companies operate and employees interact.

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Management Theory of Edgar Schein
By Max Freedman | June 02, 2025

Edgar Schein’s theory breaks workplace culture into artifacts, values and assumptions, showing how leaders can shape behavior by understanding these layers.

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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

Rippling is a full-featured HR and PEO service provider ideal for growing businesses that need scalability. Learn about Rippling's PEO tools and pricing.

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Employee Expense Reimbursement Guide
By Jennifer Dublino | May 16, 2025

Learn how to implement an employee expense reimbursement plan that clearly communicates protocols, navigates tax rules and keeps costs in check.

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TriNet Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | May 16, 2025

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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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work
By Sean Peek | May 15, 2025

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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Look Inside: Identifying Employees You Should Be Promoting From Within
By Jennifer Dublino | May 14, 2025

Promoting existing employees can save onboarding time and costs while boosting morale. Learn how to identify the best candidates for a promotion.

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How to Instill More Transparency in Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | May 09, 2025

Instilling transparency in your business can boost employee retention, collaboration and productivity. Learn how to be more transparent.

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Competition in the Workplace: 6 Things to Know
By Jennifer Dublino | May 08, 2025

When does friendly competition between co-workers turn toxic? Follow these strategies to manage your team's competitiveness and drive healthy motivation.

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Oh, No, You Didn’t! 4 Tips for Preventing Employee Accounting Fraud
By Dachondra Cason | April 08, 2025

Employee accounting fraud is a possibility for any business. Learn how to prevent and mitigate employee fraud with these tips.

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10 Ways to Stop Absenteeism in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2025

Learn what absenteeism is and how to prevent it in the workplace.

Review
Insperity PEO Services Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | April 07, 2025

Insperity provides PEO services to businesses needing benefits administration, payroll processing, risk management resources and HR consulting. Its competitive pricing and flexible plan make it a...

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Break Free From Performance Management Shackles: Companies That Are Paving the Way
By Jennifer Post | April 03, 2025

Performance management methods, including performance reviews, no longer benefit businesses. Learn alternative methods from companies paving the way.

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9 Ways to Resolve Conflict Between Your Sales and Marketing Teams
By Julie Thompson | April 03, 2025

Sales and marketing teams don't always see eye to eye due to conflicting goals. Learn how to resolve sales and marketing conflicts and foster collaboration.

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Can Managers Become Leaders?
By Jennifer Post | March 28, 2025

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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Visualizing Success: How to Set Up Effective Quarterly Goals
By Julie Thompson | March 28, 2025

Breaking goals into small, actionable initiatives allows your employees and clients to become more productive over shorter time frames.

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How to Write Up an Employee
By Skye Schooley | March 25, 2025

Written warnings document employee misconduct and behavior. Learn how to do it the right way.

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10 Core Functions of HR Software
By Skye Schooley | March 24, 2025

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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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job
By Skye Schooley | March 24, 2025

The key to productivity may actually be allowing workers to sleep during the day. Learn about incorporating nap time into your workplace.

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15 Benefits and Perks That Will Keep Your Remote Employees Happy
By Jennifer Dublino | March 13, 2025

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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10 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
By Skye Schooley | March 11, 2025

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