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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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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Katharine Paljug | January 26, 2026
How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | January 26, 2026
Learn how to create a successful disciplinary action policy to help streamline your company's responses to employee wrongdoing.
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Is Your Office Space Making You Depressed? How Environment Affects Productivity
By Julie Thompson | January 23, 2026
Evaluate and improve your workplace to boost efficiency and employee health.
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7 Ways to Create a Happy and Motivated Workplace
By Julie Thompson | January 22, 2026
Motivate employees by being positive and a team player.
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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | January 22, 2026
The best leaders have a high emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills. Learn how to identify a true leader.
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Why Your Small Business Needs an Attendance Policy (+ Sample Attendance Policy Template)
By Skye Schooley | January 22, 2026
An effective attendance policy can keep your business organized and improve communication with your employees.
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6 Signs It’s Time to Terminate an Employee
By Jamie Johnson | January 21, 2026
Firing an employee is never easy, but here's the best way to go about it.
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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Kaytlyn Smith | January 20, 2026
Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.
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How to Build a Sales Team at Scale
By Sean Peek | January 20, 2026
To achieve sales growth and business expansion, you should build an effective sales team tailored to your specific needs.
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The Importance of Employee Data
By Nicole Fallon | January 16, 2026
By collecting and analyzing employee data, companies can gain insights into workforce trends and create a more employee-centric work environment.
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How to Motivate Employees: Proven Tips for Building Engagement
By Skye Schooley | January 16, 2026
Create a productive and loyal workforce by improving company culture and inspiring employees to make goals.
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The Process for Terminating Employee Benefits
By Miranda Fraraccio | January 16, 2026
When an employee departs your company, terminating their benefits is a crucial part of the offboarding process. Here’s what you need to know about terminating employee benefits.
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6 Lessons in Corporate Ethics From the GM Recall
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2026
The 2014 GM recall reminded the American car giant that with great power comes great responsibility. Learn from the company's mistakes with these six tips.
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Why You Should Let Your Employees Nap on the Job
By Skye Schooley | January 15, 2026
The key to productivity may actually be encouraging workers to sleep during the day. Learn more about incorporating nap time into your workplace.
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Can Managers Become Leaders?
By Jennifer Post | January 15, 2026
Anyone can be a manager, but it takes certain skills and traits to become a leader. Follow these tips to transform yourself into an effective leader.
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How to Write Up an Employee
By Skye Schooley | January 15, 2026
Writing up an employee is a form of discipline that conveys that an employee's behavior or conduct is unacceptable.
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10 Core Functions of HR Software
By Skye Schooley | January 15, 2026
HR professionals handle a myriad of functions to help ensure your people are happy and your company is compliant. HR software has 10 core functions to help them do just that.
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10 Ways to Stop Absenteeism in the Workplace
By Skye Schooley | January 13, 2026
Employee absenteeism is costly and it can hurt company morale and productivity. Learn the underlying causes and how to prevent it.
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Competition in the Workplace: 6 Things to Know
By Jennifer Dublino | January 12, 2026
Workplace competition can spur creativity, but it can also backfire if not handled correctly.
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6 High-Quality and Low-Cost LMS Applications for Employee Skill Development
By Jamie Johnson | January 12, 2026
The right learning management system helps employees learn at their own pace and lets managers identify skill gaps.
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The Best and Worst Excuses for Getting Out of Work
By Sean Peek | January 12, 2026
Absentee excuses can go off the rails. Where do you draw the line?
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How to Support Employees With a Return-to-Work Agreement After Rehab
By Skye Schooley | January 07, 2026
If an employee struggles with substance abuse in the workplace, they may want to seek treatment. Here's how to support them when they're ready to return to work.
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Workplace Accidents: How to Avoid Them and What to Do When They Happen
By Mark Fairlie | January 02, 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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90 Days to Prove Yourself: The Power of a Probationary Period
By Julie Thompson | December 19, 2025
How long should employees have to prove themselves? Some say it can take as long as 18 months. Here’s why probationary periods can work.
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Human Resources Management Glossary: Key Terms HR Pros Should Know
By Skye Schooley | December 19, 2025
These are the key terms you need to know to understand human resources management.
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What Is a Severance Package and Severance Agreement?
By Adam Uzialko | December 19, 2025
While severance packages can be advantageous, they are often not legally mandatory. Learn about severance pay to see if you should offer it.
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Employee Rights You’re Violating Right Now
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 18, 2025
Are you violating your employees' rights? Find out the most common violations and what you need to know to avoid making them.
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How to Implement Continuous Performance Management
By Jennifer Dublino | December 17, 2025
Use these six steps to successfully transform how you conduct employee reviews.
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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Mark Fairlie | November 14, 2025
Here are four tips for navigating a crisis at your business.
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Employee Retention: What Does Your Turnover Rate Tell You?
By Joshua Stowers | December 16, 2024
Want to track your employee retention? Learn how to calculate your company's staff turnover rate.