Human resources and unions have a weird relationship. In a way, HR reps have replaced the role of unions. However, in larger organizations full of workers, unionization is still quite strong. You can often notice people with union stickers as they are proud of being in these organizations. Still, HR managers and union representatives still […]
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7 Corporate Wellness Trends To Look Out For In 2021
Health and wellness has become paramount for many people, which has affected many areas of life. One of the areas affected is the workplace. Businesses and startups are now using health and wellness programs to improve employee productivity and support and bring awareness to the necessity of healthy employees. Employees are using these programs as […]
Learning Methods for Onboarding New Employees
Photo by Amy Hirschi on Unsplash Every individual utilizes a different method for learning and remembering information. Some people learn best when listening to audio while others prefer to learn by reading, but all methods work for effective learning. Optimal learning can be defined as remembering information accurately and being able to recall it further […]
This is How to Get People Back in the Office Safely
The greatest challenge facing HR departments is the unknown. Every business has had to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and being threatened by coronavirus. In doing so, it has been almost impossible to predict future outcomes because navigating a pandemic isn’t something that society was prepared to handle. All of these […]
5 Best HR Tips For Small Businesses
Working in HR is much more complex than simply being the go-to for employee questions and complaints. An HR team is in charge of day-to-day functions of the office, from handling new hires all the way to weighing in on important company decisions. If you work in HR and are having trouble managing all of […]
How to Find the Best Freelancers to Grow Your Business
For small businesses and solopreneurs, scaling up can be extremely challenging. You’re strapped for cash and only have a small number of hands on deck to help you. As you know, managing full-time employees is hard work, too. Not only is it expensive to find and hire quality staff, but you also need to spend […]
10 Types of Pre-Employment Tests for HR Managers
Image Source: Workable Resources Pre-employment assessments or recruitment assessments are utilized for online job applicants and can include exams of intellectual abilities, knowledge, work skills, physical and engine abilities, character, passionate intelligence, language capability, and even faithfulness. Organizations use assessments to find the candidates who will be perfect in the required positions and to eliminate […]
The “New” Onboarding
A few months ago I was speaking with a niece who’s a school teacher. She was entering the school year with a challenge she hadn’t faced. Her school district will, through at least several months, be teaching virtually. We talked about her biggest concerns: “Last year, when we shut down classrooms in March, I had […]
Successful Recruitment Starts With These 5 Things
Small businesses may think that they don’t need a recruitment strategy because they don’t recruit as often as their larger competitors. However, it’s the presence of those larger companies, wooing the best talent, that makes a solid recruitment plan important for all businesses, regardless of their size. What most candidates don’t realise is the scale […]
4 Basics of 401(k) Plans Employees Need to Know
401(k) plans have become the most popular form of employer-sponsored retirement saving. Pensions have slowly dwindled in usage, making 401(k)s the most dominant way to save. These plans are highly prosperous as there are benefits for both employers and employees. If done well, each party will save money on taxes. However, the possibility that the […]
