Cracking the Code: How to Stay Focused at Work
Understanding what causes you to struggle with staying focused and productive at work is the first step in developing a strategy to resolve it. ...
When to Tell Your Employer about Your Pregnancy
Planning out when to tell your employer about the pregnancy requires a consideration of the legal and HR-based provisions that can help organize how you want to handle th...
Say Yes to HR Generalists—They Keep Companies Afloat
The responsibilities of an HR generalist range from hiring to firing, and employee relationships to legal logistics. Their influence over every HR task makes them critica...
15 Important Recruitment Metrics That You Should Track
Recruitment metrics are data points that allow you to review the success rates of your hiring activities and ensure the right candidates are hired for the company. ...
Structure Sales Compensation Plans That Can Fire Up Your Employees
Designing compensation systems can be a complex task with its multitude of components, however, a careful consideration of your goals and metrics can set you on track to ...
Accelerate Your Growth through Agile HR Practices
The Agile Manifesto presented guidelines for agile software development in 2001, but the principles have since been adapted to HR responsibilities, providing a way to str...
What to Do When Salary Is Withheld during Your Notice Period?
Federal laws do not have explicit guidelines on what to do when a resignation salary is withheld after resignation, but many state-provided payday laws can ensure you rec...
These Employment Laws Work to Safeguard Pay Equity for All
The Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act are two instances of employment laws in the U.S. There are many other ways for employers to adhere to laws and red...
Scaling the Maternal Wall Bias: Implications of the Motherhood Penalty
Bias against mothers in the workplace takes on many overt and covert forms, all aimed at discouraging them from remaining in the workforce. There are many ways for compan...
Pay Raises in 2024 Cooling Down from 2023 Numbers
Mercer’s US Compensation Planning Survey has indicated that employees could see a 3.5 percent merit increase and a 3.9 percent total compensation increase next year. ...
Create an Inclusive Workplace and Watch Your Company Grow
Building a more inclusive workplace is a worthwhile goal—one that is also achievable. Revisit hiring practices and develop policies to start your journey toward creatin...
Age Discrimination in the Workplace: A Tale as Old as Time
Ageism at work appears to be worsening as employees lose jobs and struggle to get hired for even entry-level positions. Knowing the severe impact it has on their well-bei...
10 Holiday Out-of-Office Messages to Kickstart Your Holiday
Writing a professional out-of-office email can feel like a chore but setting up automated messages can help you cut down on the number of responsibilities assigned to you...
Top 10 HR Podcasts You Should be Listening to Already
HR Happy Hour, Punk Rock HR, and HR Unplugged are just a few of the podcasts we’ve been listening to as we get things done and understand where our careers and the indu...
Don’t Fight Fire with Fire—Respond to a Flaming Email Calmly
Planning how to respond to a flaming email takes some active self-control and objective thought in order to send a response that is clear and concise. ...
Breaking Down How to Write a Thank You Email
Review the components of a thank you email and practice how to write a thank you email, whether to an interviewer or a colleague. ...
