We often fail to comprehend how many hours we spend alongside our co-workers. With this said, it’s no wonder conflict resolution in the workplace is such a hot topic. Spending extensive time alongside our co-workers tends to affect us more than we’d like to think. We all have a unique personality, values, and beliefs, which […]
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What is Onboarding? Your Guide to the Onboarding Process
It’s fairly common that for new employees, arriving to work on their first day, they are bound to feel nervous and confused. Many doubts often arise such as, who do I need to ask if I have questions, who am I working with, what are the tasks I need to perform, and where do I […]
Your Practical Guide to an Effective HR Audit
An HR audit is a method through which the company’s policies, internal procedures, documentation, and human resources processes are reviewed. Otherwise known as systematically reviewing all aspects of the company. An audit of this type is valuable for identifying the key areas for improvement within the organization. Under federal laws, in some countries, companies are […]
Firing Employees the Right Way (Avoid these common mistakes)
Saying goodbye to employees is a common situation within companies and one that is uncomfortable for both parties involved. Whether you are carrying out massive corporate layoffs or firing an employee for other reasons, the situation is never easy to navigate. You must keep in mind that there will always be two perspectives when an […]
Keys for a Successful Employee Onboarding Process
According to Equifax Workforce Solutions, a company based out of the United States, 22% of workers abandon their new employer in the first 45 days. You can make sure your company doesn’t add to this statistic by implementing a good employee onboarding plan that goes beyond simply the job offer. The first few days, weeks, […]
How to Prevent Post Vacation Blues (Coping isn’t the way)
We all know that returning to your routine after a long break from work is difficult, to say the least, but do we know why? Or are we simply blaming it on the blues, and allowing this to be an excuse for 2 – 3 weeks of low productivity in the workplace? Let’s get real […]
The Cost of Recruitment & Selection: Hiring Process
The complex recruitment and selection process along with the costs associated are often overlooked by human resources and yet, the process is so incredibly important to the long term success of the company and their ability to reach their objectives. Companies that are more thorough in their process to recruit staff tend to have a […]
Prepare Your HR Plan for 2020
With 2020 fast approaching, it’s important to close off the year by preparing a human resources plan for the start of the new decade. More important than the details of the plan itself is to make sure the company’s mission and vision are reflected within your annual HR plan 2020. Without clear objectives and a […]
How to Create a Healthy Work Environment
As an HR manager, you want to make sure that you have a happy and productive workforce. One way to achieve this is by fostering a healthy work environment. Improving the well-being of your employees will not only boost motivation and employee morale, but it also decreases absenteeism and a high turnover rate. The best […]