Human Resources
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Who Should Own Payroll in 2026? Hint: It’s Not HR or Accounting
Most organizations treat payroll as a back-office function. But when errors keep happening, and employees start losing trust, it’s worth asking whether the right people are actually in the loop.
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5 Costly Payroll Errors and How to Avoid Them in 2026
There are a number of payroll errors that can cost your business big time. Explore the top payroll mistakes and how you can avoid them.
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Top 6 ADP Vendor Competitors & Alternatives in 2026
The best ADP alternatives are Paychex for small businesses, Workday for large companies, and Gusto for growing teams that need scalable payroll and HR tools.
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Best Free Applicant Tracking Software (ATS)
The best free ATS helps HR teams manage the hiring process effectively and efficiently. Discover our expert picks by reading our guide now.
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A Parental Leave Policy is Not a Parental Leave Plan
Poor leave planning isn’t an employee experience problem—it’s a business continuity problem with employee experience consequences.
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The Hidden Stress of a Manager’s “Hey”
A manager’s context-free “hey” might seem harmless, but for employees, it can trigger stress, break focus, and quietly erode psychological safety.
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Ambiguity is Expensive—Here’s How Much it Costs
Unclear communication seems harmless in the moment, but it slowly drains productivity across an organization.
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How to Lay Off an Employee With Compassion & Grace
Rescinding offers and laying off employees is never easy, but unfortunately, it is a common occurrence during economic downturns. If you find yourself needing to withdraw an offer from a candidate or let go of an employee, the most important thing is to maintain fairness and compassion for everyone affected. How to lay off employees…
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Top 26 HR Metrics to Track in 2026 (and Why They Matter)
Key takeaways HR metrics don’t create value. It’s how you interpret and act on them that does. In my experience, many HR teams track dozens of data points but struggle to translate them into meaningful business decisions. The real advantage comes from focusing on the metrics that reveal where your organization is gaining momentum, where…
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How to Coach an Employee Who (Supposedly) Knows It All
When an underperformer can’t see the gap between their perception and reality, standard coaching won’t cut it. Here’s what works and why.
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5 Signs Your Managers Need People Skills Training
Managing work and managing people are different skill sets. Here’s how to spot the gaps in your managers and which people skills to prioritize first.
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The Subtle Signs of Workplace Bullying
Workplace bullying rarely shows up as conflict or raised voices. Here’s how to spot the subtler patterns and address them before they escalate.
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4 Toxic Behaviors That Poison a Team
Bad behavior that hides behind strong results is the hardest kind to address—and the most damaging when left alone. Here’s how to handle it.
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Best HRIS Systems in 2026
After reviewing 11 HRIS providers, Gusto remains our overall best pick, BambooHR excels with its employee-first design, and GoCo leads in digital recordkeeping.
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Gen Z Keeps Getting Fired, But It’s Not Entirely Their Fault
Gen Z is getting fired at alarming rates, but the reasons go deeper than bad attitudes. Here’s what employers are missing and how to better support them.