Human Resources
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Employee Resource Groups: Definition & Implementation
Key takeaways: Explore HR software to satisfy the needs of your small business in our Best Human Resources (HR) Software for Small Businesses. What is an employee resource group? Employee resource groups (ERGs) are employee-led internal organizations that focus on creating more diverse, inclusive workplaces. They also go by affinity groups, business resource groups, or…
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5 Workable Competitors To Help With Your Hiring Efforts
Sourcing talent in the current labor market is difficult. At the end of August 2022, open jobs outnumbered unemployed workers by four million, and the average time-to-hire was 43 days. Workable is one of the leading contenders for recruitment platforms that consistently enjoys top ratings from multiple B2B software review sites. However, it’s not a…
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LinkedIn Job Posting & Cost
Key takeaways: LinkedIn is one of the best ways to reach candidates, but you might be limiting your opportunities if you aren’t posting to other job boards. Browse our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Software Guide to find a solution that can help you keep track of all your job posts in one place. How to…
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What Does an HR Consultant Do?
Key takeaways: Some HR software vendors offer consulting services to give their customers more hands-on support. Learn more in our HR Software Guide. What is HR consulting? An HR consultant is an HR expert that a company hires as an independent contractor to accomplish a specific project or objective. HR consultants provide various services, including…
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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 an employer’s decision-making process. They help distinguish right and wrong, like a company’s moral compass. Examples include concepts like teamwork, inclusion, innovation, and trust. Another way to conceptualize values is by picturing your company as a tree. Values make up…
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Allyship Training for Organizations
Key takeaways Find the right software to help you conduct allyship training in our LMS Software Guide. Getting started with an allyship training program An allyship training program teaches employees about marginalized groups and the biases, stereotypes, and inequalities they face. It provides resources and foundational knowledge workplace allies need to communicate with and advocate…
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How to Make Yourself Layoff Proof
Making yourself layoff proof is a skill that has become increasingly important in recent years. Economist Robert Reich notes in his piece at The Guardian “profit-sharing with regular employees all but disappeared in large US corporations.” When profit-sharing was a more common practice “it… reduced the need for layoffs during a recession because payroll costs…
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Recruiting Challenges Will Be Heightened by Hybrid Work
Knowledge work companies that choose to implement hybrid work policies may see an influx of skilled and unskilled workers. What this means is a range of challenges across the employment landscape that will affect companies that can implement hybrid and remote work and those that can’t. The influx of workers into these new remote and…
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Wanted: “A Company Where I Can Grow”
Being part of the HR team at TechnologyAdvice means I get an inside look at the career paths and goals of those who apply for positions with our team. One of the best parts of my job is getting to talk to candidates about where they see their career heading and what they have done…
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Active Shooter Training & Preparedness for Businesses
Active shooter training educates employees on indicators of potential workplace violence and prepares them to take appropriate action in an active shooter situation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation recorded 277 active shooter incidents in the U.S. between 2000 and 2018, the majority of which occurred in commerce and educational environments (65% combined). In 2021 alone,…
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Conducting an Effective Exit Interview: Tips & Best Practices
When an employee leaves, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, conducting an effective exit interview is a chance for amicable closure for both parties. More importantly, when conducted successfully, exit interviews allow human resources (HR) teams to gather data on how the company can improve organizational culture, strategies, and practices. Looking for a solution that can store,…
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How HR Software Can Improve Performance Management
A 2015 study by WorkplaceTrends found that only 52 percent of companies conduct annual performance reviews. Other studies suggest that 45 percent of HR professionals don’t believe in the effectiveness of these reviews. They don’t think they’re an accurate way to appraise an employee’s performance. So are performance reviews a waste of time? Of course…
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How to Gracefully Layoff an Employee With Compassion
Rescinding offers and laying off current employees is never easy, but unfortunately, they are a common occurrence in times of economic downturn. If you find yourself needing to withdraw an offer from a candidate or let go of an employee, it’s important to maintain fairness and compassion for everyone affected. Thankfully, following some best practices…
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Workplace Trends for Employers to Consider
The pandemic has ushered in the so-called Great Resignation, as well as several new workplace trends. These trends have catapulted the popularity of software and tools that allow workplaces to support remote workers and adapt to a rapidly changing work landscape. Workplace Trends to Watch Expect companies to dedicate more attention to these workplace trends:…
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How to Choose the Right Small Business Payroll Software
You’ve made the decision. Spreadsheets and manual processes just aren’t cutting it anymore. It’s time to find a small business payroll solution that lets you pay your employees with ease, so you can spend more time doing what you do best: running your business. That’s a smart decision, and one that more businesses are embracing,…