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Pros and Cons of Knockout Questions When Hiring

Pros and Cons of Knockout Questions When Hiring

HR professionals and hiring managers constantly seek ways to streamline their recruitment processes. One method that has gained popularity is the use of knockout questions. But what exactly are they, and how can they impact your hiring strategy?
10 Inspiring HR Quotes To Take On 2024

10 Inspiring HR Quotes To Take On 2024

Quotes are often a great source of inspiration, and when it comes to the year 2024, we think everyone could use a little pick-me-up! Here are 10 HR quotes that we found helped us think more introspectively, and get excited about the rest of the year.
The HR Professional’s Guide to Setting Boundaries at Work

The HR Professional’s Guide to Setting Boundaries at Work

Without a clear start and end to the work day, many employees—and HR professionals, in particular—are working longer hours and putting themselves at risk for burnout. Here’s how to get time back in your day—for you.
7 New Year’s Resolutions HR Pros Actually Plan to Keep This Year

7 New Year’s Resolutions HR Pros Actually Plan to Keep This Year

Resolving to learn, grow, or find balance in your HR career this year? Here are seven New Year’s resolutions you’ll actually want to stick to.
Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Gifts HR Professionals Will Actually Want This Year

Holiday Gift Guide: 20 Gifts HR Professionals Will Actually Want This Year

Looking for the perfect present for your HR colleague? Here are 20 gifts that will show your gratitude this holiday season.
How to Show Gratitude to Your Employees During the Holiday Season: 5 Ways to Get Started

How to Show Gratitude to Your Employees During the Holiday Season: 5 Ways to Get Started

Thanksgiving is a great reminder of the importance of gratitude. Here’s how and why organizations can promote a culture of gratitude towards employees—during the holidays and always.
Hiring Veterans: A Guide to Attracting Military Talent to Your Small Business

Hiring Veterans: A Guide to Attracting Military Talent to Your Small Business

Employing veterans at your small business fosters a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Here are four ways to focus your recruitment efforts to attract and hire veterans—on Veterans Day and every day.
The Ultimate New Employee Paperwork Checklist

The Ultimate New Employee Paperwork Checklist

When it comes to new employee paperwork, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How can you know which documents are required to be signed and which are optional? How many forms should your new employees complete before they’re ready to work? What paperwork is the most important? All of these questions are answered as you dive into our new employee paperwork checklist.
The Great HR Resignation: 3 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your HR Gig

The Great HR Resignation: 3 Signs It’s Time to Quit Your HR Gig

It’s easy to focus on everyone else’s needs and neglect your own when taking care of people is at the core of what you do. Recognize the signs that it’s time to leave and don’t be afraid to look for something better.
Talking Smack on Slack? You Can Get Fired for That. (Plus 3 Lessons for HR)

Talking Smack on Slack? You Can Get Fired for That. (Plus 3 Lessons for HR)

Should HR help employees be smarter about workplace digital communication? Why is holding employees responsible for communication so important? We answer these questions, and more, following the termination of badly behaved employees at Netflix.
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The July 1st Minimum Wage Increase—Everything You Need to Know

The July 1st Minimum Wage Increase—Everything You Need to Know

Many states and cities across the US are scheduled to raise their minimum wages on July 1, 2021. Although HR departments are looking forward to giving good news, the increases will also trigger changes in payroll and budget, some more complicated than others. Below are 6 tips to help you get through your next minimum wage increase.
16 SMART Goals for HR Professionals in 2024

16 SMART Goals for HR Professionals in 2024

SMART goals have helped people achieve success for decades, but it’s time to upgrade them by adding “data-driven” into the mix. Here are 16 ideas for data-driven SMART goals for HR professionals in 2024.
3 Ways to Attract New Employees During a Labor Shortage

3 Ways to Attract New Employees During a Labor Shortage

With the pandemic waning, businesses across the U.S are up against a new challenge: a nationwide labor shortage. Here’s what your company can do to attract the best talent amidst this new crisis.
How to Create a New Hire Onboarding Packet

How to Create a New Hire Onboarding Packet

Few things make a bigger difference in new hire onboarding than the creation of an onboarding packet. With an onboarding packet, you’re able to organize all your tasks, paperwork, and assignments and monitor it’s progress. We not only share the secrets behind what a good onboarding packet looks like, but we also provide a downloadable template for you to use and re-use as you go.
20 Questions to Ask When Conducting Reference Check Interviews

20 Questions to Ask When Conducting Reference Check Interviews

Reference checking is a key part of the hiring process. When done correctly, a reference check interview can reveal critical information about a job candidate. This article will help you understand what your goals for each interview should be and what questions you can ask to accomplish those goals.
How to Create an Effective Employee Bonus Plan

How to Create an Effective Employee Bonus Plan

One of the most effective ways to increase the productivity and motivation of your employees is to incentivize them with a bonus program. This article walks you through how to create an effective employee bonus plan, and what you need to consider to make it work.
3 HR Trends That Are Changing the Way We Do Business

3 HR Trends That Are Changing the Way We Do Business

There are 3 major HR trends brought on by COVID19 that are absolutely changing the way we do business. Working from home, an increased focus on employee engagement, and a company’s ability to leverage the freelance economy are all becoming more critical to the modern business. We breakdown how to incorporate these trends into your company strategy.
What Does Paid in Arrears Mean?

What Does Paid in Arrears Mean?

What does paid in arrears mean? Are there any benefits to paying employees in arrears? How does paying employees in arrears affect my payroll calculations? Keep reading for answers to these and more questions.
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How to Create an Employee Engagement Survey

How to Create an Employee Engagement Survey

Engaged employees are more happy, productive, and invested in their work. But do you know which of your employees are engaged? We’ll teach you how to create an employee engagement survey, give you 25 questions to ask, and help you understand what to do with the results.
6 Keys to Manage and Calculate Employee Bonuses

6 Keys to Manage and Calculate Employee Bonuses

Administering and calculating employee bonuses effectively is a great way to motivate and reward employees. Here are 6 keys to doing it well.
What is the Cost of Onboarding a New Hire?

What is the Cost of Onboarding a New Hire?

The cost of onboarding a new hire is shockingly expensive. There are some obvious costs and some obscure ones. This article and onboarding cost calculator lays them all out.
6 Things to Keep in Mind When Building an HR Department

6 Things to Keep in Mind When Building an HR Department

As a startup or small business you probably have a game plan for product development, market penetration, and marketing initiatives, but what’s your game plan for Human Relations? Here’s the ground-up HR game plan for startups and small businesses.
Creating a Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy for your small business

Creating a Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy for your small business

Everybody loves the adage, “Work hard, play hard.” Not only is this a fun way to live, but building this lifestyle into your company culture is a great way to attract top talent and keep your current employees happy and productive. In the workplace, “Work hard, play hard” goes by a different name — PTO.
Is it Time to Hire an HR Professional?

Is it Time to Hire an HR Professional?

HR may be the most underappreciated role in a business, but the role is huge. As a tiny startup, a full-time HR manager may not be necessary, but when will it be? The short answer is, later than you may think. Let’s talk about why you may not need an HR pro yet, and when you probably should consider hiring one.
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