6 HR Trends for 2023
2022 has been a rollercoaster ride of a year for businesses, and, heading into 2023, we’ve identified some emerging HR trends to keep your eyes on. How human resources departments respond to the recession, a bizarre talent market, and everchanging technology will be exciting to track. It could also make a world of difference for […]
Encouraging Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employee resource groups, or ERGs, instill a sense of belonging and understanding in the workplace. For those reasons, they’re also an effective retention tool, and if you’re like most companies right now, any retention advantage should be welcome. So, what are ERGs, and why should you help employees organize them? 90% of Fortune 500 companies […]
8 Employee Retention Strategies
Businesses everywhere struggle with employee retention. The dust has finally settled after the Great Resignation and Great Reshuffle. Now, according to a report by Lattice, two-thirds of HR teams changed focus from talent acquisition to retention. Furthermore, 83% of organizations are putting more emphasis on keeping employees around than they had before. But what does […]
How to increase PTO usage in 2023
Did PTO usage hit a healthy amount for your employees this year? If your employees underutilized their PTO in 2022, they aren’t alone. 55% of Americans don’t use up their paid time off, leaving 6.5 days of unused PTO on average. Although it feels nice to have a full staff on hand every day, it […]
ASO or PEO: What you need to know
When companies outsource HR, they’re usually choosing between an ASO or PEO. Both tackle HR in different ways. If you aren’t already familiar with Administrative Service Organizations (ASO) or Professional Employer Organizations (PEO), distinguishing between them requires some further explanation. Many businesses outsource their HR to an ASO or PEO. While each type of service […]
HR Audit Checklist
The holiday season is a perfect time to take a step back and examine your strategy with an HR audit. By conducting a holistic review of your HR strengths and weaknesses, you’ll know exactly where to focus your energy in 2023. But how does an HR audit work? HR audits provide a clear picture of […]
How to fix a toxic workplace culture
No one intends to create a toxic culture at their workplace, yet they bubble up everywhere. How? Generally, toxic workplace cultures emerge through a combination of unchecked bad habits, bad conditions, and a lack of strategic cultural and HR initiatives. Ideally, your business never develops a toxic workplace, but sometimes company culture takes a backseat […]
Adjusting to pay transparency laws
Is your business ready for new pay transparency laws? Most notably, California’s pay transparency law goes into effect on January 1st, 2023, following in the footsteps of the 2021 Colorado law. Unfortunately, this presents a new compliance hurdle for small businesses, particularly to clear. So how do you adjust? The spirit of these pay transparency […]
How Managed HR benefits employees
Outsourced HR improves your organization from the top down. Employees benefit from accessible HR expertise and a refined employee experience. Meanwhile, leadership gets more engaged workers and behind-the-scenes coverage to keep their company compliant. Those benefits rang true for Horizons for Youth, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization. Small businesses often neglect HR until it’s too late. […]
Where Mergers & Acquisitions go wrong
Mergers and acquisitions can be exciting, momentous achievements but also delicate processes. Miss one detail and the whole deal turns sour. As such, diligence is the name of the game. No stone can be left unturned when you merge with or acquire another company. If you’ve worked in the corporate world long enough, you’ve probably […]
