What is an exit interview and why is it so important?
An exit interview is a valuable final stage of an employee’s time in your organization. Aside from helping you to ensure an effective offboarding experience, [...]
Culture and Engagement
What is time to fill and how do you calculate it?
The labor market is undergoing a huge transformation at the moment. This is due to economic instability, the impact of the pandemic, and changing employee [...]
Employee journey mapping: everything you need to know
The experience that your employees have in your organization has a direct impact on your business. The better the experience that you offer at each [...]
How to measure and improve your quality of hire
The Great Resignation is having a huge impact on the business world. Many employees are resigning in search of more fulfilling jobs and a healthier [...]
What is employer branding? Definition, benefits and strategies
Employer branding refers to your company’s reputation as an employer from the perspective of past, present, and future employees. It’s a reflection of the value [...]
Essential guide to exempt vs non-exempt employees
As an employer or human resources manager, you have a legal duty to properly classify each and every employee that you hire. This means determining [...]
Payroll security: 12 tips to protect your data
As an employer, one of the most crucial roles of your HR department is ensuring payroll security. Your employees need to feel confident that all [...]
What is EVP and how do you measure it? Tips & examples
Your employee value proposition (EVP) showcases the unique benefits an employee gets if they decide to join your business. It defines the essence of who [...]
How to write an employee spotlight (+ questions, examples)
Sharing a regular employee spotlight through newsletters and social media has become increasingly popular lately. It can be a great tool for motivating and engaging [...]
7 Employee engagement strategies to motivate your workforce
One of the best ways to motivate your employees is to implement a series of employee engagement strategies. The right strategies can help you nurture [...]
How to create a positive organizational climate
You’re more than likely already familiar with the term organizational culture, but do you know what organizational climate is? The terms are often used interchangeably, [...]
Job enrichment: Definition, examples, strategy
Based on a recent survey, only 13% of employees demonstrate engagement in their work. Additionally, the survey indicates a scarcity of employees who exhibit psychological [...]
Internal Communications: Benefits, Best Practices, and Tools
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that internal communications can be a make-or-break factor for any company. Recently, the topic went viral after [...]
Employer’s guide to VTO: What is a volunteer time off policy?
Employees today expect a fair paycheck, but they also want to feel that they’re helping to make the world a better place. In fact, a [...]
Recruitment Funnel Explained: Stages, Metrics & Best Practices
As an HR professional or small business manager, one of your most important functions is sourcing and hiring the right talent for your business. You [...]
How to use an employee schedule template (+ free download)
Traditionally, work schedules were managed manually with pen and paper. However, these days it makes much more sense to use a daily or weekly employee [...]
How To Implement A People Strategy
We have seen a number of changes in the way businesses are run over the past few years. This includes a shift towards remote working [...]
Independent Contractor vs. Employee: What’s the Difference?
The way people work is changing. An increasing number of people are now choosing to become independent contractors due to job uncertainty and changes in [...]
9 Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Best Practices
Diversity and inclusion has been a hot topic over the past few years, in part due to globalization, but also because the world is changing [...]
HR Guide: Increasing Organizational Commitment
Nurturing a sense of organizational commitment in your business can help you perform better and reach your goals. It helps your workforce feel more connected [...]
Managing a one-on-one meeting: The definitive guide
According to a recent survey, a whopping 71% of managers said that meetings are unproductive and inefficient. Which begs the question: why would any manager [...]
Small Business Manager Essentials: 7 Top Skills
According to the US Small Business Administration, there are nearly 30 million small businesses in the United States employing 47.8% of US workers. Despite this [...]
How to Calculate the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) in 4 Steps
What is the productive capacity of your company? In other words, do you know what the full time equivalent is and how it can help [...]
The Complete Guide to Small Business Hiring
It costs more than $4,000 on average to hire a new employee. This means that it is essential to hire the best possible candidate for [...]