Planning a Workplace Holiday Party Checklist
As the holiday season approaches, many employers plan to host an annual holiday party. A well-executed party is a a fun way to celebrate a challenging work year, foster team
2024 HR Compliance Calendar
An HR compliance calendar is a valuable tool to help your business stay on track with key employment-related deadlines throughout the year. HR compliance is a complex area with many
How Can Employers Address the Challenges of Tracking Remote Employee Hours
Remote and hybrid work have become increasingly popular over the last several years. These alternative work arrangements present many benefits to employers and employees alike, including greater flexibility, improved work-life
How HR Can Support Employees With Financial Issues
Employees face not only the ever-changing demands of their professional lives but also the constant challenges of managing their personal finances. In fact, a 2023 survey by professional services network
HR Audits
An HR audit is an objective, systematic review of a company’s HR policies, procedures, strategic direction, structure, resources, and ultimately, its contribution to the organization. Such an audit offers the
A Primer on Federal Employment Laws During Natural Disasters
In an increasingly volatile world where natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and floods have become increasingly common, employers’ responsibilities are expanding beyond their businesses’ day-to-day operations. Organizations not
Performance Improvement Plans
It can be difficult for management to understand why an employee may be excelling in one area of a job, while underperforming in another. Many employers have found performance improvement
Utilizing HR Data to Improve Workplace Culture
Various factors can influence company culture, and new norms can be introduced to employees anytime. As technology advances and becomes more common in today’s workplaces, organizations can specifically leverage HR
Understanding and Overcoming Proximity Bias in Hybrid Workplaces
It’s human nature to favor people in our immediate vicinity—but this is proximity bias. In the rapidly evolving employment landscape, where remote and hybrid workplaces have become increasingly prevalent, the
Preventing Burnout With Boundaries
Burnout is a chronic form of work-related stress, resulting in a state of physical or emotional exhaustion and a reduced sense of accomplishment. Left unaddressed, burnout can lead to fatigue,