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.
Hiring for fit is a practical approach for many employers. After all, skills can be taught and new programs and processes generally have to be learned anytime someone...
Human resources professionals and business leaders need to put a great deal of time and care into their candidate selection processes. Recruiting and onboarding a new...
Having a gap in your employment history used to be considered a red flag that could greatly hinder your job search. However, much like job-hopping, it’s no longer an...
If you’re in the market for a new job, it’s important to know how to answer common job interview questions. One of the questions that candidates often worry most...
Administrative support professionals are the backbones of offices and business overall. They keep everyone organized and provide detailed support across a number of...
Your work email signature acts as your digital business card. It’s designed to give a brief overview of who you are, what you do, and how the recipient can get in...
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...
