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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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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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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Don’t Skip These Hiring Steps: Background Checks & References
Many employers are unsure how to handle applicant references and background checks—or whether they are worth the hassle. Too many business owners believe that these steps in the hiring process are too expensive or time-consuming. Unfortunately, honesty and forwardness are not guaranteed with job applicants and resumes. Background checks offer one big way to improve […]
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Making a PACT: The Four Keys to Successful Onboarding
How would you like to improve company culture while also helping new hires succeed? Onboarding is a huge opportunity. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked. Recruiting, interviewing, and selecting the right candidate are all important, but what do you do after all of that? First, there’s some paperwork for taxes and benefits. Later, an out-of-date orientation […]
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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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The Ultimate Offboarding Checklist… Don’t Forget These Steps
In case you didn’t know, offboarding is just as important as onboarding. Having an offboarding checklist is a great way to ensure you remember to cover everything with departing employees. It makes a lasting impression on ex-employees. It’s also a great chance for honest feedback. What do employees really think about the company culture? Do […]
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Why Offboarding Employees is Just as Important as Onboarding
Although often overlooked, offboarding employees is just as important as onboarding. Unfortunately, many employers do only the bare minimum with departing employees. Cold professionalism may avoid conflict, but could leave others feeling unappreciated and disillusioned. Offboarding is more than just “going through the motions.” Don’t waste this valuable opportunity to gain insight into your workforce, […]
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Tips for Remote Onboarding New Employees
How are you welcoming new remote employees to the team? Do you have a personalized remote onboarding process, or do you just alter your in-person onboarding process? If your company is only do the latter, that might not be enough. Onboarding time is especially important for remote workers who may never experience the office in-person. […]
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Common Onboarding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Using HR Software
First impressions are important in all aspects of life, even at the office. While the recruiting and interviewing process is often the actual introduction of your company for new hires, their first day is the real test. If your company has a carefully thought out plan and utilizes onboarding software, you can avoid many of […]
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10 Tips to Improve Your Onboarding Experience
The onboarding experience sets the tone for new hires. You’ve chosen the best applicants. Now, it’s time to get them excited about joining the team. The onboarding experience is important for not only new employees, but your whole team. Are you using this crucial time to: Properly welcome new employees? Integrate new employees onto the […]
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