Most everyone has heard that women make about 76 to 80 cents for every dollar made by a man in the workforce. This statistic has been the subject of much debate and is often misunderstood. Knowing more about the gender [...]
Being an HR professional isn’t always easy. Many of the most anxiety-inducing and uncomfortable tasks involving employee management get passed to HR. While you may not ever see these workplace tasks featured on “Dirty Jobs” style shows, they are enough [...]
Distractions are something that nearly everyone struggles with. There is a shift that occurs in our minds when we switch from passively engaging in reflections to actively focusing on a task at hand and it can be tough to keep [...]
Hearts are up in store windows and the flower advertisements are flying. While new lovers may be aflutter with anticipation of what the holiday will bring, many HR managers are slightly less enthusiastic about the day of love. We’re here [...]
HR is one of the most often overlooked areas of a business. While everyone has heard that employees are a business’ most valuable asset, it is rarely discussed that HR is imperative to keeping employees compensated, safe, trained, organized, recruited, [...]
Employee productivity and retention are both closely tied to contentment. While there are many factors that can impact contentment, employees’ relationship with management and the employer is arguably the heaviest one. If you are a manager or employer and you [...]
Taking the time to set goals for employees can help you to increase productivity within your workforce, while also improving employee contentment. Good employees want to do well for the company, but may not know exactly what is expected or [...]
Onboarding is critical for turning candidates into productive employees. Many companies speed through the onboarding process, however, viewing it as an annoying step that must be taken before new talent can start earning for the company. When done right, onboarding [...]
A new year is upon us, so everyone is looking towards the future. Staying ahead of the curve is good for business, so it’s smart to figure out how to use expected HR trends to benefit your company and employees. [...]
The holiday bonus is something that has made good fodder for holiday comedies for years, but many companies have lately altered their views on the age-old practice. Holiday bonuses can be tough on companies when profit margins are down and [...]
