In the past, fun was seen as an impediment to productivity. When employees are having fun, they are visibly not working. Many employers saw fun as something to be limited, kept out of work hours, even punished. The human element [...]
It’s highly likely that every employee in your workplace brings a mobile phone to work every day. Mobile phones have become a sort of extension of ourselves, we can ask Siri if we have a question, use the calculator, and [...]
Most people need a job and most companies need employees. This simple equation seems like a recipe for success, but it gets complicated when both sides start to put expectations on the other. It’s obvious that everyone has to start [...]
Employee files are some of the most important files in any organization. It’s critical to make sure that you have what you need to prove that employees are legally allowed to work and to ensure that you’re taking proper steps [...]
Many companies have begun to switch over from offering sick days and vacation time to offering a set amount of paid time off, or PTO that can be used for any reason. There are pros and cons to this approach, [...]
“A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected.” We’ve all heard this anonymous quote, but really paying attention to the nuances of it may just help your business. Recognition can help your employees to feel [...]
Blockchain was originally created as a way to digitally manage Bitcoin. While this may seem like it has nothing at all to do with HR, the secure and yet transparent ledger may have farther reaching applications than its inventor, Satoshi [...]
If your drug testing policy has been in place for a decade or even just a few years, it may be time to re-evaluate. With the changes in marijuana laws, the changes to DOT workplace drug testing rules, and the [...]
Employee development programs are extremely important in this modern culture of frequent change. Unfortunately, a recent Deloitte study revealed that roughly 60 percent of organizations feel that their learning programs fall short in actually supporting employee development. Answering the following [...]
Spring is the perfect time to clean up, get organized, and let some fresh air into your HR department. The hectic end/beginning of a new year is in the rear view and most companies have a little bit of downtime [...]
