Talent acquisition: Meaning, description, and strategies
Attracting and retaining top talent has become essential in the modern workplace. Talent acquisition, a crucial aspect of this, is helping many organizations overcome the [...]
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.
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Employee Pulse Survey Guide: Questions, Tools, and Examples
Most organizations these days recognize that employee engagement directly impacts productivity, morale, and organizational success. Engaged employees are more likely to go the extra mile, [...]
Encouraging Employee Accountability with the Right Software
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering a culture of employee accountability is vital for organizational success. Accountability in the workplace enhances productivity and efficiency. It [...]
How to address Employee Tardiness at work: 8 tips for HR
Employee tardiness can have a significant impact on the workplace. It can disrupt work schedules, create bottlenecks, and impact productivity. Tardiness at work can also [...]
Facial clocking: A must-have tool for any small business
Biometric tools, including fingerprint, eye, and facial scanning technology, are being adopted by increasing numbers of employers in the US. The right tech can help [...]
What is comp time? Examples and guidelines for employers
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance has become a top priority for many employees. So much so that, according to a study conducted by Gartner, most [...]
What’s a pay period? Types & key considerations
Payroll can be a complex and time-consuming aspect of managing any business. One critical element of payroll is determining the most suitable pay period for [...]
Should you invest in an electronic time clock? Pros & cons
There was a time when the only way employers could keep track of the hours that their employees worked was by using paper timesheets or [...]
What is a 9/80 work schedule? A complete guide
The working world is shifting from a traditional nine-to-five, 40-hour workweek. Instead, increasing numbers of employers are opting for more flexible work schedules in an [...]
Time card app: An alternative way to punch in
According to the American Payroll Association, businesses in the United States lose billions of dollars every year due to time theft. This includes employees clocking [...]
Swing shift hours: Meaning, scheduling & management tips
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 15 million Americans work evening shifts, night shifts, rotating shifts, or other employer-arranged irregular schedules. One of [...]
Timesheet software guide: 10 tools compared
With an increasing number of employees now working from home, it’s becoming more important than ever for businesses to use reliable timesheet software to keep [...]
Remote employee time tracking: Tips & tools
Increasing numbers of employees are now working from home. In fact, according to McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey, 58% of employees work from home at least [...]
Why use offboarding software? Top 10 benefits
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average job tenure is now 4.1 years. Although there are many reasons for this increase in employee [...]
4 best time clocks for small business in 2024
Whether your small business hires 1 or 100 employees, you need a timekeeping solution to help you keep track of the hours that your employees [...]
How to create an employee value proposition + 8 examples
A strong employee value proposition can boost your employer brand and help you attract and retain top talent. In fact, according to a report by [...]
Employee Retention Rate: Calculation, Tips & Best Practices
Your employee retention rate is a direct reflection of the health of your organization. Why? Because the longer an employee stays at your business, the [...]
Holiday pay: What is it and how does it work?
According to the FLSA, private employers are not required to offer any form of payment to employees for time they don’t spend working. This includes [...]
What is imputed income? A guide for employers
According to a recent benefits survey by Mercer, 70% of large employers and 53% of small business leaders are planning employee benefits program enhancements for [...]
Product spotlight: Factorial’s custom dashboard
Measuring and managing the success of employees is one of HR’s most important roles. However, there’s a lot of data to keep track of, and [...]
Product spotlight: Project management time tracking
Project management time-tracking tools are becoming increasingly popular in organizations working in all manner of industries. In fact, the project management software market is set [...]
How to create a code of conduct: Tips for employers
A code of conduct is a set of values, rules, standards, and principles that your employees must comply with during working hours. This document establishes [...]
Supplemental pay: Meaning and management tips
All employers have a duty to pay regular wages to their employees for their time. However, many also choose to offer supplemental pay. Offering a [...]
How to overcome affinity bias: A step-by-step guide
According to Deloitte’s 2019 State of Inclusion survey, 39% of respondents claim to experience bias in the workplace at least once a month. One form [...]