Factorial HR Blog

Arguably, one of the most asked about HR topics is family leave law across the US. You’ve likely heard of it many times, but do [...]

As an unprecedented percentage of the workforce is asked to work from home in response to the pandemic, traditional office spaces are beginning to sound [...]

Training supervisors and employees to understand and respond to all forms of harassment is essential for building a positive workplace. Whereas every employee has the [...]

  A background check for employment is a legal investigation to verify the identity, credentials and criminal background of an individual. It is a vital [...]

Laying off employees is never an easy process. Now, the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus outbreak has left many companies with no recourse. Cuts [...]

As an employer, one of the most important responsibilities you have is complying with federal and state labor laws and regulations. There are many important [...]

We’ve all heard those first-day-of-work horror stories. Occasions where employees are thrown into the deep end and left to sink or swim without sufficient introduction [...]

The primary purpose of most performance management tools is to help HR departments track the performance of teams and employees. A good tool can help [...]

Crisis is inevitable; it’s not a matter of if, but when.  One poll found that 69% of leaders had navigated a crisis within the last [...]

Workers’ compensation, often abbreviated to workers’ comp, is a primarily state-based insurance system in the United States. Its primary purpose is to provide compensation and [...]

Unfortunately, the number of coronavirus cases is increasing. This means further restrictions on public and private life. We are being advised to stay home and [...]

In this article, we’ll discuss the key initiatives People Teams are applying to meet the unique HR challenges presented by the pandemic. No time to [...]

Requesting an intermittent leave of absence can be a complicated process for employers and employees alike. Applications require a lot of detail and supporting evidence [...]

Skill building is a lifelong process for any working professional. Whether you’re just starting your career or a seasoned HR manager, developing your skills will [...]

One of the many roles of an HR professional is to ensure company employees are treated fairly and legally. This is especially challenging for HR [...]

You have been through the drudgery of conducting employee interviews. All the candidates have been screened and background checks are now complete. After that, the [...]

We’ve all heard about audits, and most of us have experienced them at some point or another, either on an individual or corporate level. They [...]

Hiring talent remains one of the top priorities for CEOs, with chief executives citing a lack of skilled candidates as the biggest threat to business. [...]

As your business grows and evolves, one tool remains invaluable to your success: the people in the room.  If you know how to harness the [...]

First impressions count, even more so on your first day at a new job. Whether it’s navigating your way around the office, meeting all your [...]

Artificial intelligence has taken the leap from science fiction movies like Robocop and The Matrix, and it is now very much a reality in all [...]

Accidents and incidents are, unfortunately, relatively common in the workplace, regardless of the industry. From minor workplace incidents to more serious injuries in the workplace, [...]

Due to the expansion of Covid-19 worldwide, many companies have been forced to change their habits and adopt a 100% digital routine adapted to have [...]

There was a time when potential employees had their interview with human resources and, after being accepted, their first day consisted of a quick walk [...]