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Get the latest tips, tricks, and expert advice on how to become a manager or improve as a manager from professional business experts.

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Substance Abuse in the Workplace: What to Do When an Employee Returns from Rehab
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

Returning to work is a critical part of recovery for many former addicts. As an employer, learn how you can best support an employee.

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5 Reasons Remote Teams Are More Engaged Than Office Workers
By Jennifer Dublino | November 06, 2023

You might think in-office workers show more engagement than remote teams but that isn’t true. Here’s why virtual employees are often more productive.

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Why Does Power Abuse Persist?
By Petrina Coventry | November 06, 2023

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

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Popular Management Theories Decoded
By Bennett Conlin | November 06, 2023

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

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What Does It Take to Be a Good People Manager?
By Skye Schooley | November 06, 2023

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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What Is Disciplinary Action?
By Sean Peek | November 03, 2023

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

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Leadership Tips for Managing a (New) Remote Team
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 03, 2023

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

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Time-Zone Mania: How to Deal With Geodiversity
By Skye Schooley | November 02, 2023

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.

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Why Meetings Kill Productivity (and What to Do About It)
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

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

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What Is Flextime and Why Should You Offer It?
By Skye Schooley | November 01, 2023

Flextime can be a huge advantage for your employees and your business. Find out how to boost company morale by offering flexible schedules.

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10 Ways to Prevent Employee Burnout
By Skye Schooley | October 31, 2023

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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12 Ways to Foster a More Entrepreneurial Culture
By Sean Peek | October 31, 2023

In the workplace, you want to create a culture that supports collaboration and encourages retention. Use these tips to cultivate a more productive company.

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10 Ways New Managers Can Be Influential Leaders
By Julie Thompson | October 30, 2023

Specific habits and practices can turn managers into respected, influential leaders. Learn to elevate your management role and avoid leadership mistakes.

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How to Identify a True Leader
By Sean Peek | October 10, 2023

Follow these tips and tricks to make sure your next hire has the leadership skills you need on the team.

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White Lotus Teaches Managers How Not to Deal With Problem Customers
By Dan Ketchum | October 03, 2023

A White Lotus guide to customer service

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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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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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Human Relations Management Theory Basics
By Miranda Fraraccio | September 21, 2023

Understand the basic premise behind the human relations management theory and the skills you need to implement it in your business.

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How to Improve Work Performance With a Performance Improvement Plan (Plus PIP Templates)
By Marisa Sanfilippo | September 19, 2023

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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Rippling PEO Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 13, 2023

Rippling is a full-featured HR and PEO service provider ideal for growing businesses that need scalability. Learn about Rippling's PEO tools and pricing.

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AlphaStaff PEO Review
By Skye Schooley | September 13, 2023

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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Deel Review and Pricing
By Skye Schooley | September 13, 2023

Deel is a global PEO provider with various HR functions available. Learn why Deel is the best PEO for businesses that require global payroll services.

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9 Reasons Why Encouraging Fitness in the Office Is Beneficial
By Julie Thompson | September 01, 2023

Workplace wellness is a crucial aspect of modern employment. Learn how to encourage fitness in the office and gain health, productivity and morale boosts.

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5 Metrics That Amp Up Agile Team Productivity
By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary | August 16, 2023

Agile metrics quantify human capital investments while keeping your team's learning journey clear of obstacles.

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What Your Business Can Learn From Peter Drucker
By Jennifer Dublino | August 15, 2023

Peter Drucker was an influential management consultant whose theories are widely used today. Learn how Drucker's management theory can help your business.

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From the Classroom: A Strategy for Applying the Growth Mindset Concept to Your Business
By Jamie Johnson | July 31, 2023

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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Resource Burn: 4 Things That Are Wasting Your Team’s Time
By Victor Snyder | July 25, 2023

Resource burn creates unnecessary costs and leads to errors and burnout. To help your team be more productive, cut out these inefficiencies.

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5 Feminine Traits That Make Leaders Great
By Julie Thompson | July 12, 2023

Women bring many soft skills to their leadership style. Learn how humility, empathy, resilience, persuasiveness and spirit can lead to business success.

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Does Character Matter? The 3 C’s of Leadership
By Jennifer Dublino | June 06, 2023

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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How Informal Feedback Can Improve Employee Performance
By Skye Schooley | May 24, 2023

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