Kaylyn is a Writer and HR Consultant. She has an MA in Industrial Psychology and loves helping businesses find innovative solutions to their HR challenges.
Business leaders regularly expound upon their company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, but many still struggle to properly implement the practices...
There has been a lot of talk over the past year about nepotism and “nepo babies” in the entertainment industry. Whether it be an actress from a famous...
Getting a promotion is an exciting event for employees. Their hard work has paid off and they are being recognized by their employer. However, some of that excitement is...
With so many small businesses planning to hire remote workers in 2024, now is a great time to build a comprehensive digital onboarding process for your business. Digital...
Building strong employee relations is an ongoing process for HR professionals and business leaders. Employee relations encompasses all of the operational activities and...
Stepping into a new leadership role is an exciting time. But once you’ve celebrated your new role and updated your LinkedIn profile, there will also be a lot of...
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...
Regular employee attendance is essential for keeping your business running. Most small and medium-sized businesses have just enough staff to keep business operations...
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...
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...
Some level of absenteeism is normal and even a positive thing. After all, you want employees to take time off to recharge or to stay home when they’re sick. However,...
Most managers understand the importance of providing timely feedback to their direct reports, but it’s important to remember that feedback isn’t just for employees....
For young professionals delving into leadership roles, managing employees who are older than them can be an awkward situation. But while young managers may feel awkward...
HR administration is an essential component of running a small business, but it’s often one of the most challenging to manage in the early stages of small business or...
Building and maintaining an HR department is tough for small businesses. There are so many moving parts to keep track of including changing employment laws and differing...
Employers have been facing all kinds of recruiting challenges and questions over the past few years, including the rising issue of pay transparency. Many states and...
One of the most challenging parts of managing a team is maintaining a proper workload distribution. You don’t want anyone to feel overwhelmed or burned out by a heavy...
Having an up-to-date employee handbook with comprehensive company policies is one of the most important things that small businesses can do to mitigate risk. A thorough...
Employee satisfaction is always a hot topic for business owners. High levels of employee satisfaction are typically associated with higher productivity, lower employee...
Job interviews are a great way to learn more about candidates’ abilities and soft skills. However, getting a clear view of a candidate’s strengths and attention...
