Employee recognition is a key component of any healthy work environment. Recognizing your employees in various ways helps them feel like valued members of the team, which, in turn, increases engagement, boosts morale and adds to an employee’s overall satisfaction…
HR leaders and front-line managers: Don't underestimate the power of a few kind words. The right words at the right time can have a serious impact on how well teams perform and how effectively you can build a positive work culture.…
With nearly everything being done online these days, it makes sense that more and more recruiters are turning to popular social media sites like Twitter and TikTok to recruit top talent. Especially when it comes to hiring younger talent, a…
You do your part to help employees improve their overall well-being. But there are things employees still get wrong about mental well-being. And their need to get it right is growing by the day. Nearly 60% of employees have suffered…
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…
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…
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 –…
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