Human Resources

A flexible work schedule is valued by many employees. But it also benefits businesses, which save money on office space, utilities and more.

Workplace bullying is all too common, and it leaves a permanent negative impact on both the victim and the company's culture.

Workplace nepotism is favoring family and friends over others for opportunities and projects. Learn how to create a leadership system to prevent nepotism.

Generation Z is flooding the workplace. Here is how you can prepare to meet the needs of this demographic and their unique perspective.

What's the logic behind popular management theories? Discover the pros and cons of these theories in our detailed guide.

Some companies allow dogs, cats, birds and even reptiles in the office, but not all businesses can. Weigh the pros and cons of a pet-friendly office.

Employers may run background checks on candidates. If you're wondering what a background check can reveal about you, run a personal background check.

People skills are one of the most important factors in defining a good manager. Learn how to develop your people management skills.

If you need help with your benefits management process, follow these five steps to get your employee benefits plan up and running.

Disciplinary action is a corrective measure in response to an employee's misconduct or poor performance. Learn how to create a disciplinary action policy.

If you're suddenly managing your team remotely, these tips can help you communicate effectively and keep the company running smoothly.

Today's companies can live and die by their workplace culture. Ensure your organization practices strong values and ethics with these tips.

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

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.

Hiring a good HR manager for your business starts with asking the right questions. Check out a list of the best interview questions for HR.

Do you want more millennials to join and remain loyal to your company? Here's how to recruit and keep this age group.

How long should your hiring process take? Find out how long each step of your recruiting process should be and learn tips for speeding it up.

Learn what a foreign national is, how to hire foreign workers and why you should consider hiring them.

Is having a higher education essential to being a good employee? Not necessarily. Here is what hiring managers should consider.

Employing a global workforce can give your company advantages, but your business will also have to deal with the downsides of working across time zones.

Some businesses benefit from cutting managerial positions. Learn what a flat organizational structure is to see if it's right for your company.

Employment verifications play an important role in the hiring process. Here is how to conduct one.

When done correctly, job rotation programs can add a lot of benefits to your business. Here is how to implement one.

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

Formal codes of ethics and conduct can ensure consistency in an organization. Learn if your business needs a code of ethics and code of conduct — or both.

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

To get and retain top talent, you need a strategy that considers your business’s strategic goals and objectives. Here is how to develop a good policy.

If you need to cut business expenses, an alternative to layoffs is salary reductions. Here are the laws and guidelines to follow when cutting employee pay.

Meetings are important, but can be time-consuming and tedious. Here’s how to make them more productive.

Find out the advantages and disadvantages of anonymous feedback and how to get it from your employees.