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Management: Tools for Being a Better Manager

“Management” is such a broad and vague term, but at its core management entails the fine art of supervising other people. Whether you’re a high-level executive, run a small business, or work in middle or lower management, the job of managing people involves many pitfalls and challenges. In this Web Guide we recommend the best places on the Internet to get general management advice. You’ll learn about hiring and firing, explore motivation and team building, and find some great blogs and forums on management.

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General Management Advice

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Interviewing and Hiring Employees

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Promoting, Firing, and Performance Evaluations

The sites in this section explore some of the more enjoyable parts of being a manager, and some of ... read more »

Employee Motivation

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Management Legal Issues

You don’t have to be a lawyer to benefit from educating yourself about management legal concerns. In fact, it can only make you a better manager to learn as much as you can about legal issues at work. Use this section to find out how to legally protect yourself and your employees.

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Some of these sites are not specifically geared toward management law, but employment law in general. However, as a manager it can be helpful to familiarize yourself with the basic concepts of employment law.

As a manager, you probably have a boss as well. The links in this section can assist you in learning your rights as an employee.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration Web site has a section for the logistical information a manager needs to know, including numerous government forms and legal documents.

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Workforce Management specializes in providing information for HR professionals; it offers a fantastic “Legal Insight” section. Find news and feature stories related to legal issues in the working world. Scroll down to find blogs and a forum, and sections for learning about legal basics as a manager.

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FindLaw has an “Employee Rights Center” full of legal information. Get an overview of rights or choose a more specific topic such as sexual harassment or medical leave. FindLaw provides quick and straightforward explanations to help you understand the acts or laws that pertain to your particular area of concern.

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Workplace Fairness is an organization that promotes fair work practices and strives to protect workers' rights. Visit the “Your Rights” section to find general legal information about workplace issues such as hiring practices, pay, health and safety, unions, termination, and others. Once you enter any section of the site you'll see links on the right side of each Web page to connect you with free legal advice, advocacy groups, and enforcement agencies.

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