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Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan.
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Favorite Technology
HR professionals wear a lot of hats, from writing and enforcing new handbook policies to orchestrating the company potluck. I love productivity, organization, and collaboration tools that allow me to switch between multiple tasks without losing my work. The web browser Arc and Google Workspace are my favorites. With them, I can separate different aspects of my job — like researching, writing, and administration — to stay on track with multiple priorities.
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Best Learning Management Systems (LMS) for Small Business
Looking for the best Learning Management System (LMS) for small business? Compare features, pricing & make the right choice for your team.
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7 Warning Signs of an Unhappy Employee (Plus Ways to Address Them)
Key takeaways Unhappy employees usually show one or more predictable behaviors: speaking up, exhaustion, drops in output, attitude shifts, attendance problems, rule-breaking, or big life events. Managers who act early can reduce turnover and legal risk. What are the signs of an unhappy employee? Many factors could cause disgruntled employees. Some are organizational — they’re…
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6 Creative Ways to Find and Hire Employees
Key takeaways An applicant tracking system (ATS) can help source, organize, and hire your next employee—check out our complete list of solutions in our ATS Software Guide. Want better hires without throwing more money at ads? Here are six low-cost, high-impact sourcing tactics that reach hidden talent pools, plus when to use each, how long…
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HR Software Pricing Guide
Key takeaways How much does HR software cost? Depending on your requirements, HR software is usually priced from $8 per employee per month (PEPM) to $500 PEPM. Keep in mind that HR software pricing varies wildly compared to other software categories because the market is so vast. Additionally, many vendors opt for quote-based pricing instead…
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How to Give Feedback to Employees: Top Tips for Managers
Key takeaways Effective employee feedback is timely, specific, and collaborative. It is best to choose a simple framework (AID, SBI, or Pendleton), agree on clear next steps, and set a follow-up to review progress. But for serious issues, such as harassment, violence, or theft, skip feedback conversations and follow your disciplinary policy. How to give…
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HRIS Integration: Everything You Need to Know
Key takeaways An HRIS integration connects your HR system with payroll, benefits, hiring, learning, and collaboration tools so data moves automatically, work happens faster, and errors drop. It typically uses APIs, webhooks, and secure identity standards to sync people data across your stack. HR teams use these integrations for fewer manual updates, cleaner records, and…
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: What is DEI?
DEI initiatives help businesses create inclusive and diverse workplaces. Learn more about DEI and how it can help your organization.
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Top Candidate Relationship Management Software
Looking for the right candidate relationship management software? The top CRM tools for 2024 will help you drive hiring success.
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Top Performance Metrics Examples & What They Measure
Key takeaways Check out our video overview below. What are performance metrics? Performance metrics are the quantitative and qualitative measurements that assess how well employees are doing their jobs. Companies typically represent performance metrics as key performance indicators (KPIs) or objectives and key results (OKRs). This makes them easier to track within performance management or…
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Workday vs. SAP SuccessFactors
Key takeaways Workday vs. SAP SuccessFactors: Which is better? Workday HCM SAP SuccessFactors HXM Pricing Module-based quote Module-based quote Payroll Native payroll limited to U.S., U.K., France, Australia, and Canada Payroll support for over 48 countries Benefits administration Full ACA compliance help included ACA compliance tools require the Benefit focus add-on Workforce management Focus on…
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Best HRMS Software
Looking for HRMS software? I’ve tested the top solutions on the market to determine which ones are truly the best.
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Navigating Injuries in the Workplace
Key takeaways Despite employers’ best efforts to protect their employees from workplace injuries, it’s impossible to prepare for every scenario that might put a worker at risk. Accidents can happen to anyone at any time, and there are numerous ways an employer may be liable, even if the injury doesn’t happen on company property. When…
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Lever vs Greenhouse Comparison
LeverTRM and Greenhouse Recruiting are two powerful applicant tracking systems (ATSs) with streamlined candidate tracking pipelines, diverse job distribution tools, and enhanced application and résumé management. However, where Lever focuses on accessible reporting tools and automations to maximize recruiting efficiency, Greenhouse prioritizes features that optimize user experience. Researching which vendor is right for you can…
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Culture vs. Values: What’s the Difference?
Key takeaways What are values? Company values are principles, ethics, morals, and beliefs that guide your decision-making process. They help distinguish right and wrong, like a company’s moral compass. Example: Concepts like teamwork, inclusion, innovation, and trust Another way to picture values is as rooots of a tree. They form the foundation that supports the…
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Top BambooHR Alternatives & Competitors
Although BambooHR is a great human resources management system (HRMS) for streamlining HR processes, its wide range of modules means you may be missing out on some of the more advanced features that your team needs. If that’s the case, our shortlist of top BambooHR alternatives below can help you fill in where it’s lacking:…