Human Resources
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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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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,…
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Building a Strong Executive Team: Making Hard Personnel Decisions
This is part seven of our Building a Strong Executive Team series. To start at the beginning, click here. The unfortunate reality of having employees is that not all of them are going to be the right fit for your business. As an executive, you’ll likely have to make some tough personnel decisions over the…
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Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Checklist: Time to Upgrade?
A great applicant tracking system (ATS) can streamline recruiting processes and improve hiring metrics, but a bad one might have you longing for the spreadsheet and résumé PDF days. It could even put off potential job seekers. Sometimes the ATS that seemed perfect several years ago no longer works for the changing needs of your…
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Encourage Intrapreneurship and Increase Employee Retention
Two of the most common reasons that employees cite for leaving a job are boredom and feeling unchallenged at work not getting the opportunity to use their skills and abilities and expand upon them. Employees, especially the millennials now entering the workforce, want to make a difference, to use their skills to improve the company…
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BambooHR Pricing, Features, and Customer Dedication
If you’ve tried to find HR software for your growing business, you’ve likely come across BambooHR. After all, they’re one of the best HR vendors for small businesses. So now you’re wondering: Does it do everything I need it to? What’s it gonna cost me? Is it worth it? You’re not alone. Many business owners…
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How to Select a Diverse Interview Panel and Improve Your Recruitment Strategy
Diversity has become an increasingly important driving force for innovation at the workplace. A BCG study drawing a positive correlation between diverse teams and innovation-driven growth confirms this claim. But building a diverse team cannot be limited to diversity training. You should also focus your efforts on hiring diverse candidates. As opposed to traditional recruiting…
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Building a Strong Executive Team: Creating Consistent Talent Management Standards
This is part four of our Building a Strong Executive Team series. To start at the beginning, click here. We’ve all heard the horror stories associated with bad performance reviews: vague critiques from unnamed coworkers, constantly shifting expectations, and thinly-veiled discriminatory comments. Not only do these bad performance reviews prevent companies from moving forward, but…
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Five Ways to Connect with More Job Candidates
It’s not enough to rely on your applicant tracking system (ATS) to deliver the right candidates to fill your open positions. As helpful as those are, as a recruiter or employer, you know they can only take you so far. You need to be able to find that one-in-a-million candidate who is likely employed elsewhere…
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5 Costly Payroll Mistakes Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses Should Avoid
Payroll is hard enough in a company of one. Anyone who has grown a business on their own or who has worked in a contractor capacity knows that managing timesheets, invoices, and worst of all, taxes, is a burden not easy to bear. The larger your business grows, the bigger that burden becomes, and so…
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The Growing Importance of Skills and Competencies for eLearning
With the continued emergence of new technologies and growing business pressure, the skills required for employees to succeed today are not the same as the skills they may need tomorrow. The misalignment of worker skills with available jobs is becoming a major issue for businesses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2017 Job Openings…
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Strategies & Tools for Tech Talent Pipelining
Hiring in the tech industry has not only boomed but fundamentally changed during the pandemic. The growth of the tech job market is promising, with 13% growth in computer-related occupations between 2020 and 2030, compared to combined growth of 8% for other occupations. Companies are changing how they approach the hiring process by conducting interviews…
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5 Inspired Digital Rewards & Recognitions for Remote Workers
In the post-pandemic workforce, an increasing number of teams have employees working partly or completely remote. Despite the increasing numbers, organizations still struggle to maintain inclusivity when it comes to rewards and recognition. Remote workers don’t benefit from that free lunch for the office or other localized staff benefits. It’s easier for your remote workforce…
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5 Innovative Ways Companies are Using eLearning
eLearning is one way companies are getting more competitive in the marketplace. The workforce is a key part of the success equation. Employees who are experts at their jobs will produce better results and feel more satisfied with their careers. Below are a few innovative ways organizations are increasing the benefits of eLearning. To find…