The Best Questions to Ask in a Performance Review

Performance reviews are important for employees and managers alike, but their strength depends in large part on the effectiveness of the questions being asked.  Ideally, human resource professionals would like to glean as much information as they can from the least number of questions possible. You not only want to find out how each employee… Continue reading The Best Questions to Ask in a Performance Review

5 Tips for Successful Virtual Enrollment

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the world saw a huge shift to completing many tasks online. In human resources departments, benefits enrollment has been no exception. The open enrollment period is already a hectic time, but it doesn’t have to be time consuming or cause headaches for your HR reps and… Continue reading 5 Tips for Successful Virtual Enrollment

Everything You Need to Know About SHRM Certification

What is SHRM?   SHRM is The Society for Human Resources Management with over 300,000 members in 165 countries across the globe. SHRM is a 501(c) nonprofit professional membership organization. SHRM promotes the human resources profession, provides education, certifications, and networking to its members, and lobbies Congress for the benefit of human resources professionals.  … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About SHRM Certification

How Providing Financial Wellness Benefits Can Help Lower Your Health Plan Expenses

As most human resources professionals know, employer-sponsored health coverage costs are on the rise. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s annual survey on employer benefits, 2021 average annual premiums were over $22,200 for families and $7,700 for individuals, marking a  4 percent surge from 2020. And the sharp increase over the past year doesn’t amount… Continue reading How Providing Financial Wellness Benefits Can Help Lower Your Health Plan Expenses

How to Prevent Payroll Fraud

Your Human Resources and Accounting departments work hard to make your company the fantastic place it is. While they’re doing everything they can do on their end, sometimes things still slip through the cracks, and businesses fall victim to payroll fraud. According to Forbes, payroll fraud is the number one source of accounting fraud and… Continue reading How to Prevent Payroll Fraud

What Workplace Benefits do Employees Value the Most?

It’s no secret that fantastic benefits are a crucial part of a strong compensation package. With the unemployment rate sinking month over month, employees can be choosey if their needs (and wants) aren’t being totally met – and it shows. In fact, according to the United States’ Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of positions… Continue reading What Workplace Benefits do Employees Value the Most?

10 Employee Benefits Communication Mistakes to Avoid

From medical, mental health, dental, and vision—even retirement planning and 401(k) contributions—you’ve taken great care to select the best benefits packages for your employees. Now, your challenge is getting the word out about everything your organization has to offer. Doing so in an effective way is a challenge for even the most experienced human resources… Continue reading 10 Employee Benefits Communication Mistakes to Avoid

HR Challenges and Solutions for the Tech Industry

Technology is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide – a fact that comes as a shock to no one. The industry is on pace to exceed $5.3 trillion in 2022. 2020 did little to slow the climb long-term, as the industry is projected to return to its previous pattern of 5 percent to 6… Continue reading HR Challenges and Solutions for the Tech Industry

How to Choose the Best Payroll Service for Your Needs

Your organization’s human resources department is critical to the company’s success. Your HR team members are busy – after all, their job duties encompass so much more than just the management of people. An HR professional also controls payroll, administers compensation and benefits, handles legal compliance, and designs and implements training and development initiatives—to name… Continue reading How to Choose the Best Payroll Service for Your Needs

Part-Time versus Full-Time Employees: The Pros & Cons for Your Business

Your company started with a great idea and is growing to employ some of the best talent in your industry. As your organization expands and flourishes, it’s important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of all kinds of hiring decisions – including the choice you have between hiring full or part-time employees. Benely is here… Continue reading Part-Time versus Full-Time Employees: The Pros & Cons for Your Business