NPS: how and why you should calculate it
Customer reviews and recommendations have never been so important. In fact, according to BrightLocal’s 2023 consumer survey, 84% of people trust online reviews as much [...]
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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The rule of 7: The power of social media
The rule of 7 is a longstanding marketing principle based on the idea that the more contact you have with your customers, the easier it [...]
Build an internal talent mobility program: step-by-step guide
Turnover rates have been rising since the pandemic. Part of this is down to inadequate compensation and increasing demands for employee well-being. However, another common [...]
10 ways to improve your talent attraction strategy
Labor markets were hit hard by the pandemic and the subsequent Great Resignation. One of the biggest shifts we have seen is that employees are [...]
Candidate persona: what is it and how to create one
With the employment sector still experiencing the effects of The Great Resignation, many organizations are struggling to fill critical positions. In fact, the war for [...]
Push for a 4-day work week: Guide for Maryland employers
There has been a lot in the media lately about a new proposal in Maryland for a 4-day work week. With this bill, which has [...]
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Pay transparency has been a hot topic of conversation lately. Companies based or operating in a number of states, including California and Colorado, have had [...]
6 habits of emotionally intelligent leaders
According to the World Economic Forum, we are now living through the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Technology and digitalization have changed the way we do business [...]
How to conduct a flawless employee performance review
An employee performance review can be a fantastic opportunity to boost engagement and drive employee success. Despite this fact, many employees still consider them to [...]
Tips for managing global teams in different time zones
With globalization and the rise in remote work and flexible schedules that we have seen since the pandemic, employers are experiencing a number of new [...]
DEI teams hit by tech layoffs: a lesson to be learned
DEI teams in global organizations including Amazon and Twitter have been hit with alarming mass redundancies that have sent shockwaves around the world. This is [...]
11 Accounting concepts businesses should understand
When you run a business, it’s important to have a clear and documented record of all your financial data. This includes your revenue, expenses, assets, [...]
How to celebrate & honor Black History Month in the workplace
Despite the best efforts of our nation, racial injustice at work is unfortunately still a reality. Many people in the United States and around the [...]
Strategies to improve the physician shortage in the U.S.
The U.S. is facing a worrying physician shortage. It’s been coming for some time, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the issue. And, according to [...]
8 Best Practices on Hiring Freeze to Enhance Your Business
The past few years have been very unstable for the business world. We have seen a global pandemic, war, and disruptions in energy supply chains. [...]
Guide to digitalization: 10 ways to digitize your business
We have entered a new digital era: The Age of Digitalization. Businesses all around the world are beginning to embrace advances in Big Data technologies [...]
Employee recognition program: Ideas, examples, tips
In the age of the Great Resignation, many organizations are investing time and money into strategies that help them attract and retain top talent. But [...]
Best practices for managing payroll effectively
Payroll management can be complicated. Firstly, you need to make sure you pay your employees the correct amount for the work that they do, in [...]
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Guide for employers
There are a number of data privacy laws around the world, including Europe’s GDPR and Canada’s PIPEDA. These laws aim to protect citizens and establish [...]
What is Title VII? Complete employer guide
As an HR manager or small business owner, one of the most important employment laws that you need to be aware of is Title VII [...]
Equal Pay Act of 1963: Guide for HR and employers
As an employer or HR manager, there are a number of federal, state, and local employment laws that you must comply with. These laws ensure [...]
California Family Rights Act (CFRA): Complete guide for HR
The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is a state leave law that enables eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected medical leave. Although it has been [...]
NYC pay transparency law: how employers can adapt
It’s the start of a new year and the perfect opportunity to prepare for a productive and compliant 2023. This includes adapting your hiring and [...]
Unique Employee Engagement Questions for your next Survey
Employee engagement has become a key measure of success for many organizations around the world. So much so that, according to Deloitte, it has secured [...]