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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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Collaboration Improves Workplace Performance. Here’s How to Encourage It
By Jennifer Post | July 17, 2025

Make your workers more productive and engaged by promoting a collaborative workplace – here's how.

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Drinking on the Job: Small Business Guide to Creating an Office Alcohol Policy
By Sean Peek | July 17, 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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Are Tattoos Unprofessional and Are Nose Piercings Unprofessional in the Workplace?
By Jennifer Post | July 17, 2025

With the changing workplace norms, do tattoos and piercings still hinder a career? Here's what you need to consider before getting piercings or tattoos.

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7 Areas Where Attention to Detail in Important in Business
By Jennifer Dublino | July 16, 2025

Focusing on the details in key areas can boost your business's efficiency. Learn the areas where you should be extra attentive to the little things.

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Why Employee Growth Is Key to Growing Your Business
By Skye Schooley | July 16, 2025

There's a trend of employees leaving companies, seeking opportunity and upward mobility elsewhere. Here are three tips to prevent employee churn.

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How to Choose a Job Title
By Skye Schooley | July 16, 2025

Learn how to pick job titles for your employees, common job titles and levels, the legal considerations to follow and why job titles matter.

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What Is a Growth Mindset and How Can You Apply It in Business?
By Mark Fairlie | July 15, 2025

The growth mindset was designed for education, but it can also be leveraged in business. Learn how to apply the growth mindset and reap the benefits.

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How to Implement a Compressed Work Schedule
By Nicole Fallon | July 14, 2025

A compressed work schedule offers your employees additional days off without loss of income, benefits or productivity. Learn how to use it in your company.

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Your Employees Feel Underappreciated ― Here’s What You Can Do to Fix It
By Skye Schooley | July 14, 2025

Learn how to make your employees feel appreciated to improve their workplace satisfaction and performance.

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Flick of a Switch: How Lighting Affects Productivity and Mood
By Sean Peek | July 14, 2025

Studies have shown that office lighting plays a major role in employee productivity. Is your lighting optimal for worker performance?

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The End of Rank and Yank: Management Practices Revisited
By Jennifer Post | July 11, 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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Trust the Process: 10 Tips to Empower and Encourage Your Staff
By Chad Brooks | July 11, 2025

See advice for encouraging your team members, and find out the benefits of empowering your employees.

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10 Ways to Empower Your Employees
By Skye Schooley | July 11, 2025

If you're looking for new ways to empower your employees, here are some essential tips to get you started.

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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2025

Every business leader should give their employees informal feedback. It can improve employee performance, company morale and team communication.

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The Management Theory of Max Weber
By Sean Peek | July 10, 2025

Max Weber’s management theory promotes a structured hierarchy, clear rules and impersonal relationships to increase efficiency and eliminate favoritism.

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Boosting Business Success: The Benefits of Highly Motivated Employees
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2025

Highly motivated employees boost productivity, lower turnover, improve customer satisfaction, and drive innovation across departments and teams.

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The Management Theory of Mary Parker Follett
By Sean Peek | July 10, 2025

Mary Parker Follett’s management theory emphasizes power-sharing, collaboration and integrative solutions to resolve workplace conflicts and boost productivity.

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What Is Considered Wrongful Termination?
By Skye Schooley | July 10, 2025

Wrongfully terminating an employee can have significant implications. Learn how to avoid illegally firing an employee.

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The Management Theory of Elton Mayo
By Sean Peek | July 10, 2025

Elton Mayo’s theory shows that employee productivity improves with attention, social support and strong workplace relationships — not just pay or conditions.

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The Management Theory of Henry Mintzberg
By Sean Peek | July 10, 2025

Mintzberg’s management theory outlines five organizational structures and 10 managerial roles to small businesses improve workflow, efficiency and leadership.

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Human Relations Management Theory Basics
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 10, 2025

The human relations management theory emphasizes employee well-being, motivation, and teamwork as key drivers of productivity and business success.

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The Management Theory of Peter Drucker
By Sean Peek | July 10, 2025

Peter Drucker’s theory emphasizes decentralization, employee development, and setting clear objectives to drive innovation and long-term business success.

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Pros & Cons of 9-5 Workdays and Alternative Schedules to Consider
By Miranda Fraraccio | July 09, 2025

While a 9-to-5 workday used to be standard, today's freelancing and remote work trends are causing a shift. Learn the pros and cons of working 9 to 5.

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Why You Should Tell Your Employees You’re Monitoring Them
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 07, 2025

Employee monitoring can backfire if you hide it from your workers. Learn the reasons why you should tell your employees you're monitoring them.

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4 Tips to Build a Strong In-House Marketing Team
By Jennifer Dublino | July 02, 2025

If you have the resources, an in-house marketing team can lower costs and foster creativity and agility. Learn to build a strong in-house marketing team.

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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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The Best PEO Service Providers of 2025
By Skye Schooley | June 24, 2025

Insperity, TriNet and Justworks are top PEO providers, offering comprehensive HR outsourcing, compliance support and employee benefits.

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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.