It seems every day we see stories on social media where candidates are abruptly rejected, ghosted or forced to suffer through a months-long sluggish hiring process that fizzles out with no explanation. Has recruiting lost its senses and suddenly stopped…
It’s important for leaders to communicate clearly, but it’s absolutely critical that it happens in uncertain times. So managers and supervisors will want to sharpen their communication skills – especially those used in complex, overwhelming or unchartered situations – to…
Most leaders agree developing employee skills is critical to better performance. Unfortunately, employees don't think they have the time to do it. They're so busy doing their jobs, they won't - or can't - take the time to learn to…
The American workweek is shrinking. Part-time work is on the rise at companies like yours, yet hourly employees are putting in fewer work hours per week than they did just a few years ago. Utilizing payroll data to track about…
ChatGPT’s release at the end of 2022 sent businesses scrambling to figure out how to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform their organizations for the better. Now AI can make life easier for HR teams by improving…
Are your employees happy and content with their jobs? If you can’t say with the utmost certainty that most of your employees are happy and content, it’s time to do an employee satisfaction survey and find out. An employee satisfaction…
It's up to HR to make hiring decisions that bring in people who align with the company's mission, values and goals. But is your talent acquisition strategy accomplishing that effectively and efficiently? During the most recent BambooHR Virtual Summit, Crystal…
Is hybrid work the cure-all we expected? Not exactly. At one point, employers needed hybrid work - a way to keep employees safe and healthy while getting the job done. At the same time, employees wanted - and in some…
Ever wonder about all the ins and outs of severance pay? If the answer is yes, you’re in the right place. What exactly is severance pay? When – if ever – are employees entitled to it? What’s included in a…
Company culture is generally defined as a shared set of goals, values and practices that make up an organization. It influences every aspect of your business and is a priority for job candidates. Prospective employees consider things like online reviews,…
Your employees aren't healthy -- and it's likely costing your organization more than you'd like. Despite your best efforts to help employees improve their physical and mental well-being, they aren't heeding the advice or tapping the resources. Here's the ugly…
Has the time come to make an employee scheduling software change? While some human capital management (HCM) platforms have a scheduler built in, it may lack specific workforce management capabilities that your business needs. A classic example of this is…
From front-line workers to C-suite executives, employees throughout organizations share an all-too-common experience. Routine work is increasingly complex. And it tends to take an unnecessary amount of effort to complete. Of course, wasting effort wastes time. And unnecessary work wastes…
Effective onboarding is a vital piece of the hiring process. It helps new employees familiarize themselves with your company culture while providing them with the tools and resources they need to comfortably hit the ground running. So, what are the…
Whether your company is experiencing increased turnover or not, employee retention should remain top of mind. Why do all the hard work of attracting great talent only to have them leave soon after? It’s important to know key employee motivators…
HR plays a crucial role in shaping organizational culture. A culture of psychological safety and resilience is a must if you aspire to an environment where employees feel comfortable adapting to change, taking risks in the name of innovation, and…
