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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The Stages and Benefits of Employee Lifecycle Management
Whether new hires or tenured workers, all employees need to be supported through HR management and HR technology. Employee Lifecycle Management recognizes this difference between employees at different stages. Make sure your company is meeting the needs of employees at each phase of their journey. Discover why employee lifecycle management is so important and how […]
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COVID Update: New Masking Guidelines, Vaccine Mandates, and Long COVID Concerns
The COVID pandemic hasn’t disappeared, but thankfully, it has dissipated (for now). Will there be another surge? Maybe. Will it ever completely go away? Probably not. While laxing some restrictions is expected, now is not the time for businesses to completely dismiss all precautionary measures or forget the lessons learned over the past two years. […]
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The Benefits and Must-Have Features of Employee Self-Service Portals
Employee self-service (ESS) is a labor-saving HR technology solution. ESS allows your employees to access their own employee information and resolve tasks that might otherwise require a manager or Human Resources personnel. Employee self-service delivers a common-sense need for employees to be able to perform simple tasks for themselves. This saves everyone time and hassle. […]
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Human Resource Management: How it Works, Main Objectives, and HR Technology
Human Resources is a broad term applied to the department within an organization that is responsible for the management of employees as assets of the business—sometimes referred to as human capital. Just like any other business asset, the goal is to maximize the effectiveness of employees, while reducing risk and maximizing return on investment (ROI). […]
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HR in 2022: Major HR Trends and Topics To Guide Your Year
Like many jobs, the Human Resources profession has undergone major changes in the past decade. That’s not even taking into account how the ongoing pandemic has completely altered every aspect of work life. As we enter the third calendar year of the pandemic, what does 2022 have in store for Human Resources? What important work […]
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Behind the Scenes: Why You Should Run Your Office Like a Film Set
Making a movie is no small feat. Those working behind-the-scenes must be meticulous in their work to make movie magic happen. Whether it’s dealing with high profile, demanding actors, lighting a scene, or balancing a multi-million dollar budget, no box can be left unchecked. Organization and flexibility are key The average film set employees between 500-1,000 people all with different roles and responsibilities. Just to name a few… At […]
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Netchex Multiplex: How would HR handle your favorite movie characters?
Problematic employees are impossible to avoid. Every company experiences them sooner or later—even small businesses. They still slip through the cracks occasionally and get hired. Problem employees can be frustrating and exhausting for HR, managers, and their fellow employees. They can also cause financial issues for a business. Knowing HR strategies on how to handle […]
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Netchex Multiplex: HR Strategies for the Worst Movie Bosses
Bosses make great movie villains. It’s easy to see why. Almost everyone has a job and a boss. Even most bosses have a boss. Bosses get a lot of blame (both justified and not). Bosses are easy to hate. In movies, it’s relatable and sympathetic to root for the protagonist against their boss. Throughout the […]
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Addressing Gender Inclusivity in the Modern Workplace
Political debates about gender, sexual identity, and orientation have made common sense accommodations unnecessarily polarizing in the workplace. Every business should strive to ensure everyone feels welcome and valued as an equal part of the team. Not only is discrimination illegal, it can also drive away some of your most motivated employees. This includes customers […]
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