A recent study by Glassdoor shows that around 70% of job seekers look to online employee reviews before they make a career decision. And while one or two bad experiences in a sea of great reviews can be harmless, it can only take one poorly handled negative review to leave a bad taste in the… Continue reading How to Respond to Negative Employee Reviews

Going through a grieving process is one of the most challenging times of life for many people. When it happens to your employees, you can extend appropriate support and understanding to them by offering bereavement leave. Read on for a brief guide on how to handle this delicate situation as an employer. What Does “Bereavement… Continue reading What is Bereavement Leave? An Employer’s Quick Guide to Handling Bereavement Leave

Should I Outsource Human Resources? 5 Signs it’s Time to Outsource HR Your organization’s human resources department is critical to the success of the company.  HR encompasses 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… Continue reading 5 Signs it’s Time to Outsource HR

Your company’s HR department already understands the importance of effective recruitment and retention in the greater scheme of running a business smoothly. And we all know money talks when it comes to getting and keeping the best talent at your firm. What your company provides its employees in exchange for their hard work and dedication… Continue reading The Total Package: The Difference Between Perks and Benefits

Nine HR Management Tips to Keep Employees Happy and Companies Running Smoothly   As leaders, human capital is the most valuable asset we have. Managing people is complex and rewarding, and sometimes, we could all use a hand in our journey to do right by our employees. Read on to learn about our top tips… Continue reading Human Resource Tips and Tricks

All companies, regardless of size and industry, should have an employee handbook. Beyond offering insights about life at your company, handbooks outline how your business operates, everything you provide for your employees, and even offers some protection from a legal standpoint.   Accordingly, you’ll want to establish a foundational handbook before you even think about… Continue reading What Policies Should be Included in an Employee Handbook?

The HR Challenges of Managing a Remote Team   The popularity of remote work has increased massively over the past year. Covid-19 completely changed the way in which business owners run their businesses and they were essentially forced to consider new ways of working. It seems like this change is here to stay.   As… Continue reading Managing Remote Employees

Supporting Your Employees on their Return to the Office   Small business owners around the United States have started to act on their return to work plans. Some have decided to include remote working as a more permanent way of life, whereas some have decided not to. For some small businesses, remote work isn’t an… Continue reading Employees Returning To Work