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Employee Turnover, Attrition, and Retention: Strategies for a Sustainable Workforce

Employee Turnover, Attrition, and Retention: Strategies for a Sustainable Workforce

Employee turnover, attrition, and retention are important indicators of an business's health and operational efficiency. This post answers questions and provides strategies to help you manage employee turnover and retention for long-term success.
The 11 HR Best Practices You Need to Follow in 2024

The 11 HR Best Practices You Need to Follow in 2024

While many HR best practices are tried and tested principles that have been around for ages, some things are changing in the year 2024. The lingering effects of a global pandemic have and will continue to change the way we work. Read this list to get your company aligned with the best HR practices of 2024.
10 Ways to Improve New Employee Onboarding in 2024

10 Ways to Improve New Employee Onboarding in 2024

Improvements to your new employee onboarding process can be one of the most important investments you make in your business. By making the changes we recommend in this article, you’ll see employees stay at your company longer, be more productive, and be more engaged than ever before. Following this process will make all the time and effort you spend on your hiring process worthwhile.
Big on Education, but Low on Budget? Get Started Fostering a Culture of Learning with These 8 Ideas

Big on Education, but Low on Budget? Get Started Fostering a Culture of Learning with These 8 Ideas

You don’t need a lot of money to create an education assistance program at your small business. Here are 8 ideas to help you get started, no matter your budget.
Women Leaders Bear the Brunt of ‘Office Housework’. Here’s Why You Should Compensate Them for It.

Women Leaders Bear the Brunt of ‘Office Housework’. Here’s Why You Should Compensate Them for It.

Office housework is essential to a company’s success and well-being, but the work itself often goes unpaid and unrecognized. Here’s how to make the work visible—and reward the employees who perform it.
How to Attract and Retain Your Millennial Talent (When 33% Are Thinking of Quitting)

How to Attract and Retain Your Millennial Talent (When 33% Are Thinking of Quitting)

A recent study revealed one third of millennials plan to quit their jobs and take a career break. Here’s how to keep your people engaged—and attract new talent that’s on the move.
Switching Payroll Providers: Six things to do

Switching Payroll Providers: Six things to do

Switching payroll companies can seem like a daunting task, but with the right knowledge and help, the payroll provider transition can be a smooth one.
The Great Reshuffling: Why Your Top Talent is on the Move and How You Can Win Them Back

The Great Reshuffling: Why Your Top Talent is on the Move and How You Can Win Them Back

As the economy reopens, your employees are likely eyeing new job opportunities. And even if they’re not, your competitors might try to poach them. Here’s how to keep your people happy during The Great (talent) Reshuffling.
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Small Businesses: 9 Ways to Get Started

Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Small Businesses: 9 Ways to Get Started

Supporting a culture of inclusion looks different in a small company, but helping your people feel like they belong matters just as much. Here’s how to ensure your company is fostering inclusion—on Pride Day and every day.
What Amazon Prime Day Can Teach HR About How (Not) To Retain Employees

What Amazon Prime Day Can Teach HR About How (Not) To Retain Employees

During times of increased demand, do your HR policies support your employees—or abandon them? Here’s how to treat your people right so they stay, even when times are tough.
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How Does Diversity Impact Employee Retention?

How Does Diversity Impact Employee Retention?

A workplace that fully values every type of person is more likely to attract and retain a variety of employees. Respect and acceptance are universal principles that all people appreciate, and we need to see them in the culture of our workplace. Even if only one group is disadvantaged or hurt systemically, that can hurt the morale of other people who see it happening—as long as they have any human empathy.
Top Recommendations for Candidate Screening

Top Recommendations for Candidate Screening

Hiring the right person for the right job is crucial for any growing business. But screening and evaluating candidates can take up a significant amount of time for an HR professional, especially if your company is hiring for several positions at once. Often, resumes alone aren’t a good enough guide for determining who to interview.
The 7 Step Process For Managing Underperforming Employees

The 7 Step Process For Managing Underperforming Employees

Being a great manager can be challenging when everything is going right, and can be down right difficult when things are going wrong. Learning how to manage underperforming employees is a great skill to help you level up. By applying our simple, seven-step process, you’ll be on your way to management stardom.
How to Get Into Human Resources

How to Get Into Human Resources

The field of human resources is attracting more and more talent each and every year. It has been identified as one of the fastest-growing and most fulfilling jobs in the world of business, and new-comers without a traditional background are trying to find a way into the industry. Here are some tips and tricks on how to get into human resources.
5 Keys to Creating an Accrual-Based PTO Policy

5 Keys to Creating an Accrual-Based PTO Policy

Before creating an accrual-based PTO policy you’ll want to focus on five key components: Accrual frequency, accrual amount, milestones, max balance, and carry-over limit. By understanding each of these keys, you’ll be able to build the paid time off plan that is best suited for the needs of your organization.
The Shift to Strategic HR - A Guide for HR Professionals

The Shift to Strategic HR - A Guide for HR Professionals

HR has traditionally been the epicenter of administrative tasks. But as technology automates and simplifies many of these tasks, the HR leaders of tomorrow will be expected to make a shift to strategic HR. They’ll help businesses solve difficult problems through data and process development.
Creating the Best Paid Time Off Policy for Your Company

Creating the Best Paid Time Off Policy for Your Company

When it comes to creating the best paid time off policy for your company, you need to first gather details about your options. Here we break down four types of policies that you should consider before you decide a PTO plan for your business.
10 Talks HR Leaders Should Watch

10 Talks HR Leaders Should Watch

Sometimes it’s easier to listen than it is to read. If you’re looking for motivation or ideas on how to improve your company, work environment, or culture, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve carefully curated an awesome list of amazing speeches delivered by leadership experts. You’ll find all 10 videos embedded into the article to make your viewing experience seamless.
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PPP Loans and the 75/25 Rule

PPP Loans and the 75/25 Rule

Now that PPP loans are being issued, a common question facing small business owners is how do I ensure that my loan is forgiven? The number one step towards a forgivable loan starts with an understanding of the 75/25 rule.