The Future of HR: New Roles Emerge to Boost Engagement and Retention
Job openings have climbed to record highs in the U.S. Companies across the country are working desperately to improve employee retention through improved benefits, flexible work schedules, and overall better employee engagement. With all of this, what does the future of HR hold? 4.25 million people quit their jobs in January 2022, up from 3.3 […]
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An HR Guide to Planning a Company Picnic
Hosting a company picnic is a great way to encourage team-building, comradery, and overall company spirit. A relaxed day dedicated to fun and games together can encourage cross-collaboration between departments—especially for larger companies where employees may not interact with everyone regularly. Through fun, team-building events like picnics, you can show your employees that you’re invested […]
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5 Tips to Support Employee Mental Health in the Workplace
5 Tips to Support Employee Mental Health in the Workplace: Implement a wellness program and mental health benefits Promote continual learning and development Provide sufficient PTO, leave, flexible schedules, and remote/hybrid work Offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Promote a healthy, balanced approach to performance metrics According to the World Health Organization (WHO), employee mental […]
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Why CFOs Must Partner with HR and Utilize HR Technology
In today’s business world, the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is no longer limited to only the financial aspects of a business. The role has evolved into a hybrid jack-of-trades with influence stretching across several departments. A CFO is largely responsible for the growth and transformation of a business through: Allocating budget and resources […]
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How Can HR Help Support and Retain Working Mothers?
Gender inequality isn’t a new problem in the workforce, but the pandemic made many issues more visible. When schools closed, significantly more women than men stepped away from work to focus on childcare and homeschooling. At the height of the early pandemic (September 2020), around 600,000 more women left their jobs than men (source: NPR) […]
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Top Ten Tips for Improving HR Communication
Communication is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle when it comes to engaging with employees and improving the culture at your company. Most of the guidelines for HR communication are common sense, but your methods may need to be efficiently adapted to your business. The impact of effective communication You can’t overstate […]
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HR Data Security: Safeguarding Sensitive Employee Information
HR data security breaches are bad news for your business in countless ways. Bad PR for your company, big problems for your employees, compliance fines and lawsuits. But HR data security is not just a matter of protecting your company from liability and bad publicity. It’s about doing right by your employees, protecting their personal […]
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Updating Employee Handbooks: Why, When, and How
A successful business is constantly moving forward, but an outdated employee handbook will leave you flat footed when responding to problems. From labor laws to social media platforms, your handbook needs to address emerging issues in today’s workforce. Few professional documents have the flexibility to fulfill vital compliance obligations while simultaneously setting aspirational goals. Beyond […]
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Tips for Managing the Employee Lifecycle Across Multiple Locations
Employee lifecycles need to be managed appropriately—from recruiting to offboarding. Unfortunately, like many things, people management becomes more challenging when employees are distributed across more than one location. Read more: Common HR Compliance Concerns for Multi-Location Businesses Whether your workforce includes several factories or satellite offices, you need consistent but flexible policies to achieve the […]
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20 Essential HR Policies Every Company Must Cover
The HR compliance landscape is continually evolving. Businesses have no choice but to keep up or become subject to fines and other penalties. Company leaders aren’t always aware of (much less fully understand) their company’s compliance needs. Make sure your business is fully covered with these essential HR policies. Include these 20 must-haves in your […]
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HR Security: NDAs, Confidentiality Agreements, and Non-Compete Clauses
How do you protect your company’s sensitive information? Employees get an insider perspective on your business with access to information that you wouldn’t want your competitors to know. From your client list to trade secrets, your company needs the right protections in place. How can HR help protect your company? The three most common types […]
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The Ultimate Guide for Creating An Employee Handbook (Including 15 Must-Haves)
Does your company have an employee handbook? If not, then you really should create one—no matter the size or industry of your company. Is your employee handbook up to date? If not, then you should strive to update it regularly to ensure safety, compliance, and engagement. READ: Updating Employee Handbooks: Why, When, and How A […]
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