Get The Most Out Of Your Virtual Conference Experience With These Tips
Whether you are an executive, manager, employee, or HR professional, you have likely helped your company make some big adjustments this past year and a half. But as you know, there is always more to do, more to learn, and more ways you can help your company and employees. Conferences are a great place to […]
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Virtual Conferences Aren’t Webinars—They’re Way Better
If you haven’t attended a virtual conference before, it’s okay to be skeptical, but virtual conferences have the potential to reach beyond webinars and even in-person conferences. Skip the lines, travel expenses, and the waiting around, and jump straight to the features that make the biggest impact on your professional skills and opportunities. Are you […]
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Tips for Making Human Connections at a Virtual Conference
With more people working remotely and companies scaling back on in-person events, making human connections at a virtual conference more important than ever. As many conferences and conventions switch to virtual events this year, it is important to know that attendees can still have the same enjoyable experience and gain valuable new information (including at […]
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Using HR Surveys to Create a Culture of Employee Feedback
HR surveys can be a powerful tool for Human Resources, but many employees have good reasons to be skeptical. When used correctly, routine surveys can identify problems and open up new channels for communication and accountability. Discover how to use HR surveys to strengthen the culture in your workplace. How are employee surveys conducted? Some […]
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Cheers from Peers: The Importance of Employee Recognition and Kudos
Employee recognition and appreciation can make a big difference in motivating workers. Managers and employers tend to assume that salary, benefits, and work-life balance are the biggest reasons for good workers to quit. However, a majority of employees report that “not feeling valued by their organization” is a top-three reason for leaving a job. In […]
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Meaningful Learning: Changing How Employees Think about Training
Does it seem impossible to get your workforce excited about new training programs? Poorly organized training feels like a waste of time, especially when the information seems unnecessary. To keep employees engaged and motivated, make sure that you are offering a meaningful learning experience. 92% of U.S. employees say learning something new on the job […]
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Why Upskilling is the Key to Employee Retention
How can companies improve employee retention effectively and without breaking the bank? Besides pay raises, upskilling is one of the top retention strategies. First, let’s examine a few reasons why people quit. Looking at the so-called Great Resignation starting in 2021, the Pew Research Center found that a majority of workers gave one of four […]
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Netchex Not Impacted by Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank Closures
Over the course of three days, financial regulators shutdown both Silicon Valley Bank (Friday, March 10) and Signature Bank (Sunday, March 12). These consecutive closures are believed to be the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history. Netchex does not use Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank to fund our clients’ payroll services […]
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HR Technology Implementation Tips to Ensure Company-Wide Adoption
So, you’ve invested in new software designed to solve all your biggest HR problems. All done? Not by a long shot! New software still needs to be used (and understood) by the human beings in your workforce. Automation and AI might continue to replace certain types of jobs, but for the foreseeable future, you still […]
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Ensuring a Human-First Approach to Recruiting and Hiring
From self-checkout at the grocery store to AI in HR, everything seems to be getting automated these days—including the workplace. While HR technology makes your recruiting process easier, quicker, and more successful, the human element in the recruiting process remains critical. Ensure your recruiting and interview process avoids the feeling of being impersonal or dehumanized. […]
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What’s Love Got To Do with HR? Tips for Regulating Office Romances
Office romance is a popular trope for steamy romance novels and TV shows, but it can be a real nightmare for HR. Unfortunately, you can’t afford to ignore the problem, either. A recent SHRM survey found that office romance has become more common since the pandemic. If you don’t already have a policy on office […]
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Modern Recruiting: DEI, Perks, HR Technology, and Untapped Talent Pools
Any HR department can confirm that it’s a hard time to find new talent. The ‘Great Resignation’ showed that a lot of workers re-evaluated their priorities during the pandemic. Many experienced workers decided to pursue a different work-life balance, either changing industries or scaling back the hours they were willing to work. Combined with a […]
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