How to apply diverse hiring practices to your business

• March 08, 2021

Implementing diverse hiring practices is a must for most organizations, but how to do so successfully and while avoiding legal pitfalls can be less clear.

Pandemic relief for benefit plans ended on Feb. 28, what now?

• March 01, 2021

If no additional action is taken soon, the lapse of pandemic benefit plan relief will have a significant impact on COBRA benefits.

Top tips for recruiting and managing the “Work Anywhere Workforce”

• February 22, 2021

Flexibility isn't a perk, for the new Work Anywhere Workforce, it's an expectation. Managing these employees will require a perspective.

4 ways hiring managers can assess a candidate’s soft skills

• February 18, 2021

Hard skills can be trained, but other things are harder to learn. Assessing a candidate's soft skills is vital to ensuring a new hire is a good match.

How to approach pay differences for employees doing remote work

• February 17, 2021

Remote work can vastly increase your applicant pool, but it also brings difficult questions. Do you pay a sales rep in Boston the same as one in Boise?

This pay equity self-audit checklist will help you correct pay disparities

• February 15, 2021

With states passing more extensive pay equity laws and several lawsuits following, now's the time to start an internal pay equity self-audit.

5 ways to support employee career growth during the pandemic

• February 09, 2021

Work looks different, but employees still care about career growth. Unfortunately, many companies are leaving employees with little direction.

Pay equity is a hot topic in 2021, it may be time for a self evaluation

• February 08, 2021

Pay equity will continue to be a big topic in 2021, with corresponding legislation following. Smart businesses will want to get ahead of this curve.

Make this your best work year yet with new habits and a new perspective

• February 05, 2021

Setting yourself up for success may sound abstract, but follow these detailed steps and you'll be amazed at the new positive habits you can form.

43 Signs of mental health problems at work and how to respond

• February 02, 2021

Is a normally stellar employee suddenly underperforming? Spot and address mental health problems at work before they become performance review issues.

The top 7 trends you need to know when hiring in 2021

• February 01, 2021

Hiring in 2021 comes with some familiar sights from 2020, but a few new trends could throw you for a loop if you're not prepared.

How to encourage employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19

• January 28, 2021

Employees must get vaccinated before work can return to normal, but convincing employees to do so amid rampant misinformation can be a challenge.

Making the case for a structured onboarding program

• January 26, 2021

Every company needs a structured onboarding program. It's hard to find the right person, don't lose them because of a poor first impression.

7 tips for more effective written performance reviews

• January 25, 2021

A performance review conversation is valuable, but an effective written review is also needed for reference and record keeping.

Sample language for your employee handbook to keep you out of trouble

• January 21, 2021

Using this sample language in your employee handbook can ensure a missing or poorly written policy doesn't become a legal liability.

How to identify and reduce performance review bias

• January 19, 2021

Negative reviews aren't the only form of performance review bias. Overly positive reviews or "never giving a perfect score" can also harm an organization.

4 ways COVID has changed work forever

• January 14, 2021

COVID-19 changed how we work in many ways, and to stay ahead businesses must understand which changes are here to stay long after the virus is gone.

What will work look like after COVID? 4 things you need to consider

• January 12, 2021

From vaccinations and lockdowns to a new focus on wages and the risk of lawsuits, employers must prepare for what work will look like after COVID.

Determine what the best HR certification for you is.

• January 08, 2021

If you're looking to advance your career, a certification can be the way to go. But first, you must determine which HR certification is best for you.

2021 HR trends: the 7 things you need to prepare for

• December 31, 2020

Uncertainty won't be tossed out with the 2020 calendar. However, knowing the top 2021 HR trends on the horizon can help you tackle those challenges.