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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The Power of Anonymity for Employee Feedback
By Chad Brooks | December 19, 2025
Find out the advantages and disadvantages of anonymous feedback and how to get it from your employees.
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90 Days to Prove Yourself: The Power of a Probationary Period
By Julie Thompson | December 19, 2025
Giving an employee a probationary period has advantages. It allows them to achieve more and offers the company a chance to see if training is necessary.
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Human Resources Management Glossary: Key Terms HR Pros Should Know
By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025
Use our glossary to find out the definitions of words commonly used in the world of HR and see the buzzwords entering the human resources lexicon.
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What Is a Severance Package and Severance Agreement?
By Adam Uzialko | December 19, 2025
Severance pay is sometimes paid out to an employee when they are terminated. Check out these free severance agreement templates and letters.
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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 18, 2025
Employers should understand employees' rights to avoid violating them. Learn about violations like discrimination, wage errors, sexual harassment and more.
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Managing Tips for a Multigenerational Workforce: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 18, 2025
With 4 active generations in the workforce, managers should understand varying communication styles. Learn tips for managing a multigenerational workforce.
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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025
Continuous performance management can boost morale and improve communication. Learn how to implement continuous performance management in your company.
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9 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Kaytlyn Smith | December 16, 2025
Agile metrics quantify human capital investments while keeping your team's learning journey clear of obstacles.
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From Conflict to Cooperation: Building Stronger Cross-Cultural Teams
By Julie Thompson | December 15, 2025
Cultural intelligence, communication training and empathy help global teams overcome conflict and foster stronger cross-cultural collaboration.
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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Mark Fairlie | November 14, 2025
Here's how you can navigate a crisis successfully and stay in business.
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How to Improve Relations Between Your Managers and Employees
By Sammi Caramela | November 13, 2025
The relationship between your managers and your employees is key to maintaining a productive and happy workplace. Get relationship management tips.
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Unspoken Signals: Common Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | October 28, 2025
Your body language defines your persona. These nonverbal cues can crush your chances of success.
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5 Habits of High-Performing Teams
By Michael Henman | October 21, 2025
Learn the habits of high-performing teams to improve your own team's productivity and success in the workplace.
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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | October 10, 2025
Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.
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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated — Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | October 06, 2025
Learn how to make your employees feel appreciated to improve their workplace satisfaction and performance.
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15 Reasons Employees Quit (and How to Prevent It)
By Sean Peek | October 01, 2025
Are you having a hard time retaining employees? It could be due to one (or more) of these top reasons. Find out the solutions here.
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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | September 30, 2025
Every business leader should give their employees informal feedback. It can improve employee performance, company morale and team communication.
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Trust the Process: 13 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | September 26, 2025
See advice for encouraging your team members, and find out the benefits of empowering your employees.
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The Three C’s of Leadership: A Comprehensive Guide to Building Effective Leaders
By Jennifer Dublino | September 11, 2025
Character, competence and communication are vital elements of leadership. Learn more about the three C's of leadership and more leadership characteristics.
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Employment and Anti-Discrimination Laws in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | September 02, 2025
Follow these workplace anti-discrimination laws to keep your organization safe and compliant.
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How to Improve Work Performance With a Performance Improvement Plan (Plus PIP Templates)
By Marisa Sanfilippo | September 02, 2025
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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What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
By Skye Schooley | September 02, 2025
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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How a Positive Work Environment Leads to More Success
By Julie Thompson | August 11, 2025
Your workplace atmosphere has a big hand in your business's success. Learn the benefits of a healthy work environment and how to create one.
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Bullying in the Workplace: How to Identify and Handle It
By Skye Schooley | August 11, 2025
Learn how to recognize bullying in the workplace and strategies for handling inappropriate treatment.
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Drinking on the Job: A Workplace Alcohol Policy Guide for SMBs
By Sean Peek | August 11, 2025
Some employers allow drinking in the office. Here's what businesses should consider when creating an office alcohol policy for employees.
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How to Avoid Burnout at Work: A Guide to Workplace Burnout
By Skye Schooley | August 07, 2025
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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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | July 30, 2025
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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Tips for Encouraging Innovation in the Workplace
By Alex Goryachev | July 24, 2025
Innovation should be a priority in an organization. Learn how to facilitate the process and what mistakes to avoid.
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Being the Boss: Pros and Cons of Being a Manager
By Jennifer Post | July 23, 2025
Being a boss comes with challenges and hardships. Learn the downsides of being the boss and tips to reduce the stress of managing others.
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Employee Development: How the Best Companies Develop Better Employees
By Melissa Powell | July 18, 2025
Developing great employees starts with addressing their needs as professionals. Here's how to support their goals and keep them at your company.