HR Policies
Four Tough HR Conversations You WILL Have
As Human Resources professionals, we signed up for some heavyweight tasks. We seek out fresh talent and develop a benefits package that encourages loyalty. We organize company picnics and book clubs. But it’s not always as glamorous as Zoom happy hours and new-employee meet-and-greets—we also handle grievances and performance issues, and we deliver unsavory news […]
Create a More Transparent Work Culture
Open. Honest. Transparent. That’s the way work culture is going these days. So if your company’s culture is still stuck inside the box, you’re missing out on some major benefits of transparency, like better employee engagement and customer relations. So how can you get started developing a more transparent culture?
Do your HR policies treat employees like kids?
Hey, we’re all adults here. Most American workers are. And as adults, your employees are capable of committing to a job, working responsibly, and relying on their own decisions. You wouldn’t have hired them if you didn’t think they’d be able, trustworthy team members. So why do so many companies cling to HR policies that […]
Could Your HR Department Be Overwhelmed?
Human Resources isn’t just about hiring and firing anymore. Sure, the department still handles those issues, but it also handles onboarding, training and professional development, conflict management, and employee engagement and morale. That’s not to mention staying on top of—and rolling out plans to adapt to—the latest employment rules and regulations. It’s a lot on […]
The New Trend: Untracked, Unlimited PTO?
Untracked, unlimited PTO is all the rage these days as an attractive benefit to woo top talent. After all, who wouldn’t want to take off as much time as they want, no questions asked? (Woohoo, two-day workweeks for all!) But does untracked, unlimited PTO really benefit employers or employees?
CA Spotlight: Meal and Rest Break FAQs
California has some of the most complicated meal and rest break requirements in the country! Miss one technical detail, and your company may be subject to penalties—under a 3-year statute of limitation for violations, this could really add up! Our meal and rest break FAQs can help you make sure you’re doing it right.
Nobody Likes Talking About Dress Code, But…
Your employee handbook clearly outlines the office’s dress code, which is crucial for these warm summer months when clothes get shorter and lighter. You’ve even sent “reminder” memos about the summer dress code to help keep everyone in check. But one of your employees, Hannah, still comes to the office dressed for a day at […]
What to Consider in Your Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy
“Technology creep” is all around us these days: a pause in a conversation, and someone is checking their phone. It’s happening in business, too: employees check their phones and even write text messages during meetings, sometimes to other people at the table! Technology has come so far as to remotely access employer resources, that maintaining […]
5 HR Policies That Treat Employees Like High-Schoolers
You wouldn’t have chosen your team if they weren’t responsible adults.
Should Your Office Have a Dress Code?
Pros and cons to decide if a dress code might do your office more harm than good.
Office Romances: Not All Flowers and Candy!
You can’t prevent office romances, but you can PREP to keep them under control!
Avoid a Fright at the Office Halloween Party
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HR tips to avoid a spooky spectacle at the office Halloween party.
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The “better” way to conduct layoffs
Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]
Resolve conflict like a champ
We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]
Stop! and hire this candidate
It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]
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