Open enrollment is an important time and hectic time of year for HR departments. Employees get to select a new plan for their health insurance and opt into other...
Earning certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) demonstrates a level of competence and commitment that employers find attractive. The designation adds...
Despite what some Millennials and members of Gen Z believe, work-life balance is far from a new concept. Decades of employees have been trying to find the best ways to...
We all have to contend with workplace stress, and according to the evidence — it’s at an all-time high right now. The proof? 83% of workers in the US now suffer from...
Tax-free scholarships to employees or their kids provided through employer-related 501(c)(3) private foundations aren’t new. Additionally, they aren’t limited to...
Advancing into a management role is an exciting but nerve-wracking experience. Managers have a huge responsibility when it comes to motivating and supporting their teams...
Perhaps most importantly, the employee handbook needs to lay out the consequences of attendance problems. What can a worker expect to happen if he is late once or has...
Employee retention is a constant challenge for employers. Hiring is expensive, productivity is lost, and it takes time to get new employees up to speed. High turnover...
Employers are always looking for ways to improve workplace inclusivity and employee engagement. One diversity & inclusion tool that is often overlooked is employee...
To say the absolute least, the pandemic changed a lot about how we work. As safety precautions turned lively offices into wastelands of empty chairs, people started...
Ever wonder if you should check references before extending an employment offer to a new hire?
The answer is a resounding YES! If you really want to make great hires,...
According to Gartner, the annual employee turnover rate in the US is set to jump by 20% this year, with a total of 37.4 million professionals quitting their jobs in...
Finding the right person to fill an open role can be tricky. You want to make sure that they have the required qualifications and that they are the right cultural fit...
Move over articles on The Great Resignation. There’s a new buzz phrase dominating social media: “quiet quitting.” But unlike the first term, coined to describe the...
Technically, 401(k) plans are profit-sharing plans, not retirement plans. But they morphed into retirement plans long ago, so they’re pretty important to employees....
When it comes to effective onboarding practices, many companies fail by a wide margin. They spend significant amounts of time sourcing and attracting candidates,...
Denise plopped down in her train seat for the commute home. She had planned to finish reading the last chapter of a mystery novel due soon at the library, but she...
Being a manager can be a highly rewarding experience, but there are also times when tough conversations need to be had. If you notice a dip in an employee’s...
Offering a strong employee onboarding process as well as ongoing training can help improve employee performance and retention. Employees that are given opportunities to...
If you work a job long enough, you eventually come to expect a salary increase, just as most companies expect to give you one. But what happens when the raise you...
