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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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 Later, an out-of-date orientation […]
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Healthcare Employer Vaccine Mandate: What Employers Need to Know
Last year, the Biden administration announced an ambitious, two-part plan to boost the vaccination of American workers against COVID-19—the Large Employer and Healthcare Employer Vaccine mandates. Separate U.S. Supreme Court decisions Both components of Biden’s plan were immediately met with legal challenges through various levels of the court system. Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme […]
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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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HR Compliance Update: New Laws in 2022 and How They Affect Your Business
Welcome to 2022! As we celebrate a new year, it is important to discover and prepare for whatever we can as HR professionals and business owners—particularly with HR compliance . With the start of every year, new laws and regulations take effect. From a HR compliance standpoint, these laws can cover almost any aspect of […]
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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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Recruiting and Hiring Tips to Ensure You Make the Right Hire
How do you find and make the best new hire for your company? A question that has driven HR professionals and recruiters throughout their careers. Surely, there must be a few tested and trusted recruiting and hiring tips. Well, you’re in luck because there are. First, you have to attract the right job seekers. When […]
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Job Interview Tips to Enhance Your Hiring Process
The hiring process is certainly multi-faceted. From recruiting best practices to recruitment marketing, so much goes into the process. It all culminates with the interview (well, not really, you still have to make your final decision and onboard your new hire). Thankfully, we’ve got some interview tips to help ensure you make the right hire. […]
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Virtual Recruiting Tips for Today’s Increasingly Virtual Job Market
The business world is growing more virtual. As a result, it is also getting more connected and more relaxed. This has changed so much about how businesses are run and how employers interact with employees—and potential employees, thanks to virtual recruiting. It is pretty safe to say that almost everyone is now familiar with virtual […]
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