Performance reviews vs. competency assessments
Constructive feedback is vital to employee development. It helps your employees understand what your performance expectations are, and it also helps you align your workforce [...]
Cat Symonds
Cat Symonds is a freelance writer, editor, and translator. Originally from Wales, she studied Spanish and French at the University of Swansea before moving to Barcelona where she lived and worked for 12 years. She has since relocated back to Wales where she continues to build her business, working with clients in Spain and the UK.
Cat is the founder of The Content CAT: Content And Translation, providing
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Corporate expense cards: easily manage employee expenses
According to a recent study, 38% of U.S. employees use their own funds for work-related purchases at least once a month. Aside from the financial [...]
Handling layoffs: 7 best practices for HR
As an HR manager, one of the most undesirable aspects of the job that you will probably have to handle at some point is employee [...]
How to Manage Employee Time Off During The Holidays + Free PTO Accrual Calculator
With the holiday season fast approaching, HR departments all around the country are currently handling an influx of time off requests. Unless you have a [...]
Cultural proficiency: how to nurture it in your organization
Cultural proficiency is a framework that enables you to build an environment founded on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s an approach that [...]
What is the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 establishes a number of employee rights and employer obligations in the US. This includes the right to [...]
DEI dashboard: benefits, metrics and best practices
A DEI dashboard is one of the most effective tools you can use to build a more diverse and inclusive organization. You can use it [...]
Employee health benefits: what you need to know
Offering employee health benefits to your staff can be a great way to attract top talent to your business. In fact, 62% of employees identified [...]
Culture fit vs culture add: which is best for your business?
Building a diverse company culture can go a long way towards helping you develop a successful business. It can help you create a healthy working [...]
Expense reimbursement through payroll
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you are not legally required to offer expense reimbursement to your employees unless the expense drops an [...]
What is eNPS & how can you improve your score?
The Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is a valuable metric used to calculate the level of employee engagement in your company. It can help you [...]