How to Promote and Measure DEI Initiatives Year-Round
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been popular in response to social justice issues in America. For a real impact, DEI must go further than a politically correct press release or a single round of diversity hires. Your company will need a year-round commitment to succeed with DEI, but the changes can pay dividends […]
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Stay Interviews: Retention Benefits, Tips, and Questions to Ask
Retention is a top priority in most HR departments. Recruiting new employees is expensive and time consuming. Turnover problems will continue if employees don’t feel engaged. The workers who feel engaged are more motivated and less likely to leave on short notice. An employee engagement survey is one of the best tools for measuring and […]
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Pay Transparency: What it Means for HR and How to Prepare
Admittedly, new regulations and social change can be disruptive for HR policies and routines. Progress may be slower than most like, but equitable pay might help reduce one form of inequality. Pay transparency is already picking up steam across America. It’s one of those issues where changing social norms may arrive before new legislation affects […]
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Employee Engagement Surveys: Best Practices + Questions to Ask
Retention is a top priority in most HR departments. Recruiting new employees is expensive and time consuming. Turnover problems will continue if employees don’t feel engaged. The workers who feel engaged are more motivated and less likely to leave on short notice. An employee engagement survey is one of the best tools for measuring and […]
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Understanding 9-Box Reporting for Performance Management
Employee reviews need to accurately judge an employee’s recent performance as well as future potential. An easy framework for combining these two critical metrics and sorting employees into categories is a simple 9-box grid. Some judgment calls involve a lot of potential for bias and subjectivity, but clearly defined metrics can make assessments more fair. […]
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Organizational Charts: Why Every Company Needs One
Efficient companies need to be well organized and dedicated to planning ahead. An organizational chart, or org chart, can go a long way in accomplishing this. An org chart allows you to visualize the hierarchy and connections within your workforce. Developing an org chart may highlight problems in the organization’s communication and workflow, but not […]
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Tips for Setting, Measuring, and Tracking Employee Goals
Vague goals, like New Year’s resolutions, are easily forgotten. A resolution to “get healthy” might not last a week while you debate investing in a gym membership. Likewise, employee goals need even more detailed structure than fitness goals, including measuring and tracking progress. How can companies ensure employee goals are not only appropriately set, but […]
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Recession, Retention, DEI, and More: Top HR Trends for 2023
The last few years have been times of uncertainty and change—and there seems to be more uncertainty and change ahead for 2023. Even without pandemic shutdowns, near constantly changing circumstances create new challenges for Human Resources departments. Like every year, several HR trends for 2023 have emerged. Here are the top 10 HR trends for […]
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The High Cost of Payroll Errors: What to Know and How to Prevent Them
A recent study about payroll and payroll errors by Ernst & Young, a multinational accounting firm, surveyed over 500 companies (from 250 to 10,000 employees) and found that: When HR processes are handled manually, nearly every step of payroll creates an opportunity for mistakes. As identified by the Ernst & Young study, here are just […]
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HR Data Integration: Streamlining Data with HR Technology
A piecemeal approach to technology can lead to some big problems, especially when you’re building an HR system. Sure, you can find a different software provider for every solution, but there’s little hope that they will work together. With HR software, data integration is an essential measure of software compatibility. This is why integrated technology […]
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Tips for Reporting HR Data to Company Executives & Managers
The HR department must have a good relationship with upper management. Ideally, HR should report to the highest levels of the C-suite, such as the CEO and CFO. When margins get tight and somebody upstairs wants to cut bonuses or benefits, does your HR team have the data to advocate for employees with a compelling […]
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The Biggest HR Data and Reporting Mistakes to Avoid
A lot goes into HR data, analytics, and reporting. Advanced HR software can improve accuracy and efficiency, but how do you know whether HR analytics will be a smart investment for your company? To better understand the numerous uses and benefits of HR data and reporting, ask yourself the following seven questions. How will HR […]
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