Nerves, tax forms, benefit enrollment decisions, mastering people’s names, understanding company policies… the start of a new job is not exactly synonymous with...
Work is a part of life. Like our hunter-gatherer ancestors, survival today depends on going out and getting food if we want to eat. Survival these days doesn’t depend...
“What is your dream vacation?”
“What game or movie universe would you most like to live in?”
“If you didn’t have to sleep, what would you do with the extra...
Employee relations is a buzzword that is thrown around a lot within human resources and people management discussions, but do you truly know what it means? Many people...
No matter how long you’ve been working in the HR industry, there’s always something new to learn — from classic HR strategies you haven’t heard of to brand-new...
Leadership styles are a major part of many leadership development programs, and a popular way to train leaders. It gives them a sense of who they are and how they can be...
Creating a strong future for your company takes more than just hard work—it also requires long-term succession planning. One of the hallmarks of effective...
Regular employee attendance is essential for keeping your business running. Most small and medium-sized businesses have just enough staff to keep business operations...
When prospecting new employment opportunities, modern job seekers are looking for a lot more than just money. Things like a fun workplace culture, healthy work-life...
When you think of an inclusive work environment, what comes to mind? Perhaps you envision a conference table with workers of various ages, ethnicities, and genders...
Few things are more frustrating and angst-ridden than dealing with difficult employees, and even fewer things keep managers up more at night than worrying about an...
No company’s leadership can last forever. Yes, Warren Buffett still manages Berkshire Hathaway despite doing so for an eternity, but even he will one day hand over the...
All new employees get jitters on their first day at a new job, but Patty was particularly nervous. The first day at her last position had been awkward. As she met...
Having a clear and accessible attendance policy and time off procedures can help minimize unexcused absences. Include these in your employee handbook and make them...
Artificial intelligence has been revolutionizing nearly every industry for years now, and HR is no exception. In particular, more companies are opting to use AI in...
We’ve covered the taxability of gift cards before, and the law hasn’t changed—with three exceptions, the face value of gift cards is always taxable because...
While writing up employees is an unpleasant task for managers, it's sometimes a necessary step to address performance issues. Employee attendance is a common problem...
We started our W-2 series feature earlier this year, giving us more time to explore W-2 issues, which, based on questions we’ve been encountering, are beginning to...
When it comes to decision-making and day-to-day operations, there’s plenty of talk about and praise for senior management and lower-level employees. The senior leaders...
When you hear the term “manager,” what comes to mind? Some people may envision an individual who endlessly seems to host or attend meetings. Others may think of an...
