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Welcome to Eddy’s HR Encyclopedia! We’ve worked with a whole community of HR professionals to make this resource for you. We hope learning more about HR will help you achieve your personal goals and ultimately make the lives of your employees better too.
In this section, you’ll be able to see every entry we’ve written (so far) organized in alphabetical order. If you can’t find an entry that you’re looking for, be sure to let us know so we can start working on it! We write new entries every week and would love to answer your specific questions.
Growing an organization is exciting, but the stakes are high. New hires can make or break an organization. From day one they bring something new to the table — not only the relevant expertise you hired them for, but their attitude, ambitions and work ethic too. If you want to attract and hire the right people, you’ll need to do a lot more than post your job openings online and hope for the best.
In this section, you’ll learn everything you need to know about finding and locking down the perfect hire — from writing a research-based job description to extending an offer that will seal the deal. We’ll also help you think more broadly about your recruitment strategy, including taking on broader initiatives like starting an internship program or improving your employment brand.
You’ve searched for qualified candidates, completed the interview process and finally sealed the deal with the best fit for your open role. Although congratulations are in order, your work isn’t done yet! It’s time to prepare the candidate you selected for success in your company. You’ll play a big role in getting them comfortable in their day-to-day responsibilities and assuring them that they made the right choice in joining your organization.
In this section, you’ll learn everything you need to know about creating an unforgettable onboarding experience — one that is more than just a half-day orientation! We’ll walk you through all the paperwork, planning, and followup that goes into setting new hires up for success.
Being successful in HR today means focusing on the “human” half of the job more than the “resources” half. People are much more than just an asset — they’re the lifeblood of your organization. They’re your coworkers and friends. How you manage employees in your organization will have a real effect on how hard they’ll work and how long they’ll decide to stay.
In this section, you’ll get a closer look at what it takes to keep employees happy, healthy and engaged at work. We’ll also talk about how to help them reach their full potential and what to do if someone is clearly not a good fit.
The people you hire today will not be the people you’re working with next year. People are always changing one way or another, and successful organizations understand that they can play a role in helping people change for the better. Focusing on employee development will do a lot more than just teach your people new skills – it will improve retention, productivity, and prepare future leaders.
In this section, you’ll learn all about the many ways to help your employees grow into their full potential, both through formal and informal development programs.
Every employee comes to your organization with their own unique needs and challenges related to mental, emotional and physical health. The work environment you help build as an HR professional will have a significant impact on their wellbeing.
Research shows that healthy employees are more productive. But this section isn’t about making your organization more money. We’ll walk you through everything you know to fulfill one of HR’s most fulfilling responsibilities: helping employees feel whole.
Expectations for compensation are changing. The best talent is no longer interested in just high salaries and nice offices. Your compensation strategy needs to send a message about where you stand on things like work-life balance, employee health and flexibility too. It’s important that what you offer employees makes them feel valued and motivated to do great work.
In this section you’ll learn how to form a high-level compensation strategy as well as deal with the nuts and bolts of running payroll, creating a pay system, and more. We’ll introduce you to compensation approaches you’ve maybe never thought of before, and help you pick ones that are right for your organization.
People will leave your organization for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes you’ll be breathing a sigh of relief when they’re out the door. Other times you’ll be wishing you had done more to keep them around. Hopefully, whatever the context, you’re offboarding them with care and are genuinely supportive of their next adventure.
In this section, you’ll learn all about how the employer-employee relationship can end, and pick up on best practices for handling what can be emotionally charged departures.
The world of work is changing. People have different expectations now around when, where and how they do work, and advances in technology are making them a reality. If organizations want to attract, engage, and retain the best talent possible, they’ll need to stay one step ahead of the biggest shifts.
In this section, you’ll learn about the forces that are changing the way we work, what they mean for HR, and how to adapt your programs and policies to meet them head-on.
Paperwork is no fun. Official employment forms especially can be confusing to complete, and you’re often legally required to hold on to them for years. But not everything you have your employees fill out needs to be government-issued. Things like new hire questionnaires and regular survey check-ins are an important aspect of the most engaging workplaces.
In this section, you’ll get a close look at each and every document you might want to collect from your employees. We’ll teach you how to get them filled out and what to do with them when they’re complete.
Do you have too much on your plate? Administrative tasks can quickly overwhelm HR departments, sucking up valuable time they could otherwise be using to define long-term strategies. If you’re so wrapped up in urgent day-to-day tasks you won’t be able to focus on what’s really going on with your employees.
In this section, you’ll learn about a variety of tools you can use to simplify headache-inducing tasks and rise above the day-to-day grind. We’ll give you recommendations on specific software to check out, and guidance on how to pick from a variety of available solutions.
With so much to learn, getting started in HR can be intimidating! But we know you can do this. And so does the rest of the community. We asked some of our HR partners to share their best words of advice and encouragement. Check out what they had to say:
‘Tis the season to give. And what better way to show your gratitude to the HR professional in your life (even if you, reader, are said HR professional) than with a holiday gift. Need help finding the gift that says “thanks for all your hard work this year”? From books to Bose headphones, we’ve got you covered with 20 gift ideas.
Employee reward and recognition programs help boost engagement all year long—but said rewards and words of recognition especially shine during the holiday season when giving thanks is top of mind for employees. Showing your gratitude to employees not only makes them feel appreciated, it also positively impacts your company’s bottom line. Indeed, an employee who has been recognized is 63%
Like many HR professionals, you probably entered the field to help people. But what you soon realized is that your desire to help, or even your knowledge of how to do so, wouldn’t be enough to make it.For many, achieving the next rung on the career ladder means first spending oodles of money on industry certifications, access to networking groups,
Each year on Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country in the various branches of the military. This year, we wanted to turn our appreciation into action—and better understand why veterans make great employees and what HR professionals can do to hire veterans at their organizations. As such, we’ve taken a closer look at the benefits of
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated our virtual world of work. For many, in-person gatherings turned into video call-only meetings overnight. Tools and platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Workplace from Facebook became mission-critical to collaborating with teammates and getting work done. Now, some companies like Meta (née Facebook) and Microsoft are taking work to the metaverse. That is, they plan to
Employee recognition programs are a great way to engage and reward employees. However, these programs can do more than just benefit your people. With the right employee recognition program, a company can cultivate an atmosphere of high achievement, purpose, and drive, while decreasing the number of employees looking for new jobs by up to 63%. When you recognize an employee for
Understanding New Hire Documents Hiring a new employee is about finding the best person for the right job—but after you’ve picked the perfect hire, a mountain of paperwork stands between you and getting the new employee to work. Productivity comes after you’ve got all the proper new hire documents filled out and in place as part of the onboarding process.Employee
Firing someone is never fun. It’s even more difficult when you’ve built a relationship with that person and you’ve become friends with them and their family. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way around termination. With that said, there are definitely best practices to follow when you decide to let go of an employee. Here we want to break down how to
“I want to work with people.” Those six words are a common sentiment among many aspiring Human Resources managers across the country. Yes, as a Human Resources manager, you will get to work with people. But you’ll also have to be sharp in many other areas in order to be effective. Those who run HR are not only people-savvy, but
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