People Management

Our best HR articles and tips.

April 14, 2017

Launching a Growth Culture — A Countdown of the Best Tips

Does your culture encourage employees to explore their ideas or abort at all costs? The answer can make a difference in whether your small business or startup takes off or fails to launch. In a guest post on the Grasshopper Blog, Wagepoint CEO and our own personal Captain Kirk of growth, Shrad Rao, shares five ways in […]

What Every Employer Should Know About Salary Negotiations

After a long candidate search, you’ve finally found someone who seems to be the ideal match. And, if they’re excited about the prospect of working for you, the situation is almost perfect. But, after a job offer is extended, salary negotiation still typically needs to take place. A qualified candidate will likely come to the […]

6 Powerful Ways to Invest in Your Employees

Larger companies and unicorn startups have ample resources to invest in their employees. From professional development classes and career coaches to flexible schedules and free catered lunches, these businesses go the extra mile to retain and empower employees. While small businesses have considerably less funding for employee development, it’s still an advantageous and necessary endeavor. […]

The Best Techniques for Tackling the Worst HR Problems

While not every organization has a dedicated, in-house human resources (HR) team, you can bet that every company has problems that need to be addressed from an HR standpoint. Even the smallest startups can have problems that, if not corrected, can have a significant impact on operations, productivity, and the bottom line. Whether you outsource […]

The Epic Guide to Employee Management

If you’re in a leadership position in your corporation or small business, you know that employee management can make or break the success of your organization. Happy, hardworking employees will catapult you to success, while disgruntled, lazy ones will bring you down from the inside. Navigating the social and performance aspects of managing your employees […]

How to Keep Your 3 Product Bosses Happy

I’ve always said to my product teams, “You don’t report to me, you report to the product.” If the product is “happy,” then the company and me are happy. The product has a boss too; in fact, it has three – and the product needs to keep all of them happy. Strapped for time? Check out Dave’s […]

What is your Top HR Priority in 2016?

This year we asked our community of Small Business Experts, What is your top 2016 HR priority? First off, a big thank you to everyone who participated! 31 small businesses responded with their goals for 2016. We know this sample size is nothing to write an academic paper on, but we were able to see […]