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 [...]
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5 Top Priorities for HR Leaders in 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a number of challenges in the workplace. Companies around the world have had to adapt to remote and hybrid [...]
HR Checklist for Startups and Small Businesses
The past two years have been difficult for businesses around the world. Companies have had to adjust to unique challenges like the Great Resignation and [...]
Fringe Benefits Examples to Boost Employee Satisfaction
There are a number of benefits that you must pay your full-time employees according to federal law. You also need to take into account any [...]
Increase Efficiency with Employee Record Management Software
As an employer, you have a duty to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all your employee data. Having access to the right information can [...]
HRIS training: Learn the ropes of HR tech
Whatever industry you work in, there is no denying that intelligent process automation is the future of HR. This means that implementing a comprehensive HRIS [...]
People Operations and HR: What’s the Difference?
The way businesses operate is evolving. Companies around the world are realizing the value of putting people first. It is the era of the employee [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Small Business HR Outsourcing
Whether you are a large or small business, HR is a vital part of any company. If you are a small business manager with limited [...]
How to Calculate Employee Hours Worked
One of the many important functions of the human resources department is working out how to calculate employee hours worked. Keeping track of employee working [...]
Get Aligned with a Human Resources Organizational Chart
Human Resources performs some of the most essential functions of any business. In fact, the role of HR is arguably even more crucial since the [...]
Stay on Top of Scheduling with an Employee Calendar
Whatever industry you work in, the chances are you rely on some sort of employee calendar to manage your employee schedules. After all, having enough [...]
Company Policies and Procedures: Essential Guide
Company policies and procedures help your workplace run more efficiently. They ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance with US labor laws. Policies also help your employees [...]
How Long Do Employers Keep Employee Records?
A common question that many HR professionals ask themselves is “How long do employers keep employee records?”. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer to this [...]
Hybrid work schedule: Finding a balance
Throughout the Covid pandemic, many companies were forced to adjust to remote working models. Now that the world has begun to return to normality, many [...]
Encouraging a Culture of Gratitude in the Workplace
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Aside from being a great excuse for ulfeasting on roast turkey and pumpkin pie, it is also a good [...]
Use an Excel Timesheet to Track Employee Hours [Free template]
Keeping track of employee hours is one of the most basic functions of the human resources department. Aside from facilitating payroll, it also ensures compliance [...]
How to Improve People Management Skills
People management is an essential aspect of any business. Developing the right skills is not always easy though, especially if you are a first-time manager. [...]
How to manage and minimize employee absenteeism
Employee absenteeism can have a severe impact on the workplace. Not only does it affect employee engagement and retention, but it also comes at a [...]
9 Box Grid Explained: Free Employee Evaluation Template
The way we measure employee performance is changing. Instead of focusing on employee behaviour, companies must evaluate employee based outcomes with clear performance metrics. As [...]
What are the Characteristics of an Agile Organization?
Times have changed and it is no longer common for people to remain at the same company for the duration of their working life. It [...]
What is the Employee Life Cycle and Why Does it Matter?
As an HR professional, part of your job is understanding the employee life cycle and how it impacts overall performance, engagement, and retention levels in [...]
Stay Up to Date with This HR Compliance Checklist
HR compliance is a critical role of any human resources department. Aside from protecting you from costly fines and penalties, compliance also has a positive [...]
Reach Your Targets with These HR Benchmarking Practices
HR Benchmarking is the process of measuring key processes and performance metrics to encourage growth and advancement in an organization. Much like the annual reports [...]
Why Internal Mobility Can Take Your Team to the Next Level
The post-pandemic world has created a number of challenges for HR managers. Aside from managing a historic shift to remote and flexible work arrangements, the [...]