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 […]
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 […]
How to run your all-hands meetings
All hands on deck! It’s time to bring all-hands meetings into your employee engagement strategy. Of course, we’ve all sat through some less than engaging presentations, but when done correctly, they benefit your whole organization. Pulling off an all-hands meeting requires planning and enthusiasm, but with a bit of work, your employees will be excited […]
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 […]
