If you're searching for a simple and quick explanation of how to calculate your employee retention rate, you’ve come to the right spot. For every HR pro who wants to make their organization a better place to work, here’s the…
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Hiring the right people for a position can be tough, especially in a competitive industry. Interviews do not give hiring managers a lot of time to get to know the interviewee, but when the interviewer chooses the right questions and conducts…
Why is feedback so often met with excuses and resistance? You probably know the kind of pushback -- that immediate reaction of "But I didn't do anything wrong!" Employees may not be 100% correct about their innocence, but the managers…
Employers have a legal duty to accommodate the religious beliefs of their employees. But they also have a responsibility to protect all their employees from harassment – not to mention a legitimate interest in keeping their business running smoothly. These…
Between a talent shortage and economic downturn, finding top talent can be one of HR’s biggest headaches right now. With a low unemployment rate – hovering around 3.5% – HR is at a loss with where to find talent. “What…
At a recent college graduation I attended, the student speaker coined a word I found intriguing: "persevacity". Persevacity, which combines the words "perseverance" and "tenacity," is required to cultivate bounce-back resilience. We all experience adversity, difficult days, and rocky times.…
Employee cross-training is the process of training employees for skills and job roles they weren’t initially hired for. Cross-training allows members of the team to switch between specific roles and even team types when necessary, which is useful if a…
Onboarding new employees can be a challenge, especially if your company has a fully remote or hybrid structure. You’ll want to ensure the new hire can efficiently complete the required paperwork (e.g., W-4 and I-9 forms, direct deposit setups, benefits…
In the past decade, there has been a significant uptick in the amount of data and information we have at our fingertips, and recent advancements in AI – such as ChatGPT – has brought it to the forefront. But can…
Maternity leave is an important employee benefit, and many U.S. employers are legally required to provide it. Put simply, maternity leave is time off from work for new mothers. This time off can be paid or unpaid. It is important…
It may be unintentional, but proximity bias is a growing reality in the hybrid workplace -- and HR leaders want to be sure it doesn't happen. It's a crisis of visibility: People in powerful, decision-making positions tend to treat employees…
What is workplace diversity?The benefits of a diverse workforceTips for managing workplace diversityKeep an open mindGet leadership involvedTackle unconscious biasCommunicate policies clearly and in writingStay informed of the lawTreat every employee uniquelyListen to employees’ needsCreate a zero-tolerance policyUse inclusive languageOrganize…
We all strive to lead healthy lives, but illnesses and accidents are inevitable, no matter how cautious we are. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a great way to help employees protect themselves financially. Offering an HSA to your employees can…
Remote work has countless benefits, from financial advantages like a reduced need for childcare and less money spent on commuting to personal benefits like a better work-life balance. But one benefit of remote work is often overlooked or downplayed –…
Paternity leave – both paid and unpaid – provides multiple benefits for employers and employees alike. In the U.S., both mothers and fathers have a federal legal right to take leave for the birth of a child and bonding within…
The quality of hire is the process by which a company measures the effectiveness of an employee on their business overall. Getting the right employees can make or break your company and the following statistics prove that: An employee who…
