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 […]
6 Recession-proofing HR strategies
The looming recession has been a regular topic of discussion for months now. Some argue it’s started; others say it’s still on the way. Wherever you land on that, it’s essential to prepare your business for the more challenging days to come. We believe HR can help. With a forward-thinking approach to human resources, your […]
5 Halloween ideas for your team
Halloween season crept on in, and it’s a perfect time to inject a little fun into your workplace. So as the calendar year winds down and the holiday season heats up, plan some playful activities to keep spirits high through to the new year. Human resources professionals love a good theme, and Halloween events and […]
Return to office best practices
Businesses worldwide kicked their return to office plans into gear this month. As you can imagine, some of those processes have gone smoother than others. Maybe your business is sitting on a mostly empty office, and you’re ready to fill those seats. Let’s take a look at the best ways to get that done. Fully […]
Employee Relations Fundamentals
Effective employee relations maintain a happy and productive workforce for your company. It’s among the most critical parts of a company’s success, but not every business gives employee relations the strategic consideration it deserves. However, investing more energy in this HR function rewards your employees in and out of the office. Employee relations experts balance […]
From the Great Resignation to the Great Reshuffle
The world of work is changing There’s no denying the pandemic has been a transformative time for professionals This has prompted both businesses and individuals to re-evaluate their priorities and reassess their place in the working world. Enter the “Great Resignation”, also known as the “Big Quit” or the ongoing large-scale exodus of employees across […]
