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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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Hiring for Attitude Over Experience: What the Numbers Show
By Skye Schooley | October 04, 2024

Studies show that skilled and experienced employees with rotten attitudes fail quickly. Here's why you need to hire for attitude.

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How to Manage Your Small Business Through a Crisis
By Mark Fairlie | September 05, 2024

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 | August 29, 2024

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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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Wreaking Havoc in Your Business?
By Skye Schooley | August 29, 2024

Learn how to spot toxic employees and develop strategies to ensure they don't ruin your business.

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Justworks Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | July 23, 2024

Justworks is an accredited PEO with an intuitive platform and services like benefits and payroll. Learn why Justworks is the best PEO for ease of use.

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Pros and Cons of Monitoring Your Employees
By Simone Johnson | April 04, 2024

Employee monitoring can help improve workplace productivity, but employees may feel violated or resentful. Learn the pros and cons of monitoring employees.

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AlphaStaff PEO Review
By Skye Schooley | April 04, 2024

AlphaStaff is a comprehensive, flexible PEO that lets businesses customize services for their needs. Learn why AlphaStaff is the best PEO for franchises.

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White Lotus Teaches Managers How Not to Deal With Problem Customers
By Dan Ketchum | April 01, 2024

A White Lotus guide to customer service

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What is a Holacracy? The Holacratic Workplace
By Genia Stevens | March 22, 2024

In a holacratic workplace, there's no traditional leadership hierarchy; team members assume multiple roles. Learn if holacracy is right for your business.

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How to Design a Workspace That Improves Productivity
By Katharine Paljug | January 07, 2024

Your workspace design can boost productivity and efficiency. Learn effective workplace design tips and how workplace design affects productivity.

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How to Support Neurodiverse Workers
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

Create a positive work culture for all.

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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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When a Colleague Wastes Your Time in the Work Chat
By Dr. Eden King | October 03, 2023

How to deal with slacking on Slack.

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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 Conversations About Diversity at Your Business (Full Q&A)
By Antonio Ferme | October 03, 2023

“Coach, don’t cancel,” and strive to be a “good-ish” person, says DEI expert Kenji Yoshino.

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Ted Lasso: Turn to Your Employees in Times Of Uncertainty
By Ali Saleh | July 10, 2023

Season 2 of Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ depicts how business leaders can learn from their own team.

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A Guide to Environmental Issues in the Workplace
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2023

Environmental issues in the workplace are a growing concern. Learn how to manage these five common workplace environmental issues.