Stack Ranking: What is “Rank and Yank” and Does it Work?
Stack ranking is a forced ranking performance management system where you measure employee performance against that of your entire workforce, rather than your established individual [...]
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The Pros and Cons of a Pay for Performance Model
A pay for performance compensation model is a popular method used by HR departments where you encourage your employees to hit their performance goals by [...]
How to Develop an Effective Learning Culture: 8 Easy Steps
Your learning culture has an impact on every level of your business. It affects efficiency, productivity, and profit. It also has a big influence on [...]
How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis (with examples)
A training needs analysis is a key tool for HR professionals. It helps you establish what areas of L&D you need to focus on in [...]
Addressing Ableism in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide
According to the CDC, 26% of adults in the United States have some form of disability. Despite this fact, ableism in the workplace continues to [...]
Inclusive Leadership Can Transform Your Company Culture: Here’s How
The world is changing. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a global health crisis, but it has also accelerated a social awakening. As an effect, business is [...]
Job Requisition and Position Description: What’s the Difference?
The global pandemic has resulted in a number of changes to the employment sector. For one thing, hybrid work models and virtual interview processes have [...]
Identifying and Reducing Presenteeism in the Workplace
Although presenteeism is a relatively new concept, it has been attracting increasing attention over the past few years. In fact, recent presenteeism research suggests that [...]
Creating a Culture of Belonging Through Your DEIB Practices
Most companies are aware of the importance of promoting DEI in the workplace. This is where you implement measures to make sure your employees feel [...]
Preventing Job Abandonment: What HR Needs to Know
Although it’s not usually common, most employers at some point or another will encounter a situation where an employee abandons their job without any prior [...]
Disparate Treatment & Disparate Impact: What’s the Difference?
George Floyd’s public murder in 2020 sent shockwaves around the world. As a direct result of this event and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests, [...]
Guide to Sabbatical Leave: Benefits, Policies, and Examples
There are various types of leave that employers can offer employees, including vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, time in lieu and floating holidays. There [...]
How to Build an Employee Referral Program in 4 Steps
These days, many companies are relying on an employee referral program to attract new candidates to their business. This is because studies have shown that [...]
5 Powerful Stay Interview Questions to Increase Retention
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, a record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs last November. This figure suggests that the Great [...]
How to Avoid Adverse Impact in Your HR Practices
One of the most important aspects to consider when you draft your HR policies and procedures is ensuring you foster a culture of diversity and [...]
Effective Employee Performance Management in HR
Employee performance management is an essential business tool for all businesses. It has the potential to help companies align their employees, resources, and systems in [...]
What is the Role of HR in Learning and Development (L&D)?
Learning and development (L&D) can be a great tool for bridging skills gaps, improving workplace culture, and increasing employee engagement and retention rates. What’s more, [...]
8 Essential Onboarding Documents for New Hires
According to a report by the Human Capital Institute, 20% of employee turnover happens within 45 days. This figure suggests that the process of onboarding [...]
Remote Working Policy & Best Tips for Remote Workers
The past two years have shown us that, in one form or another, remote work is here to stay. In fact, a recent McKinsey study [...]
What Documents Should Be Included in an Employee File?
Accurate recordkeeping, as well as secure filing, storage, and maintenance of employee files, is an essential practice for all employers. Aside from protecting the security [...]
How to Write a Truly Inspiring HR Mission Statement (with Examples)
Developing an inspiring HR mission statement is important for the overall success of your organization. It communicates your values, culture, and business goals, as well [...]
How to Use Predictive Analytics Software for HR
With the growing popularity of machine learning and artificial intelligence, more and more companies are seeing the benefits of using predictive analytics software for HR. [...]
What is an HR Business Partner?
An HR business partner performs a crucial role, serving as a link between the strategic goals of a business and the people responsible for getting [...]
Salary Benchmarking: How To Attract and Retain Top Talent
Salary benchmarking is a critical component of any talent retention strategy. It involves gathering information on pay and benefits and comparing pay packages with those [...]