How to increase PTO usage in 2023
Did PTO usage hit a healthy amount for your employees this year? If your employees underutilized their PTO in 2022, they aren’t alone. 55% of Americans don’t use up their paid time off, leaving 6.5 days of unused PTO on average. Although it feels nice to have a full staff on hand every day, it […]
Happy Small Business Saturday!
Small Business Saturday serves as a necessary reminder of the importance of supporting the small businesses in your community. Check out the video above for a quick word of appreciation from our founder and CEO, Adam Daines, for small businesses everywhere. What started as a campaign by American Express in 2010 evolved into a […]
How to fix a toxic workplace culture
No one intends to create a toxic culture at their workplace, yet they bubble up everywhere. How? Generally, toxic workplace cultures emerge through a combination of unchecked bad habits, bad conditions, and a lack of strategic cultural and HR initiatives. Ideally, your business never develops a toxic workplace, but sometimes company culture takes a backseat […]
How Managed HR benefits employees
Outsourced HR improves your organization from the top down. Employees benefit from accessible HR expertise and a refined employee experience. Meanwhile, leadership gets more engaged workers and behind-the-scenes coverage to keep their company compliant. Those benefits rang true for Horizons for Youth, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization. Small businesses often neglect HR until it’s too late. […]
Where Mergers & Acquisitions go wrong
Mergers and acquisitions can be exciting, momentous achievements but also delicate processes. Miss one detail and the whole deal turns sour. As such, diligence is the name of the game. No stone can be left unturned when you merge with or acquire another company. If you’ve worked in the corporate world long enough, you’ve probably […]
How to run your all-hands meetings
All hands on deck! It’s time to bring all-hands meetings into your employee engagement strategy. Of course, we’ve all sat through some less than engaging presentations, but when done correctly, they benefit your whole organization. Pulling off an all-hands meeting requires planning and enthusiasm, but with a bit of work, your employees will be excited […]
5 Halloween ideas for your team
Halloween season crept on in, and it’s a perfect time to inject a little fun into your workplace. So as the calendar year winds down and the holiday season heats up, plan some playful activities to keep spirits high through to the new year. Human resources professionals love a good theme, and Halloween events and […]
Return to office best practices
Businesses worldwide kicked their return to office plans into gear this month. As you can imagine, some of those processes have gone smoother than others. Maybe your business is sitting on a mostly empty office, and you’re ready to fill those seats. Let’s take a look at the best ways to get that done. Fully […]
How to Approach Layoffs
In a perfect world, companies would take proactive steps to shield their employees from large-scale layoffs. However, there are instances where layoffs can no longer be avoided. As such, businesses need to know how to approach layoffs strategically and with grace. 2022 saw an onslaught of layoffs across many industries. That number is well over […]
Learning and Development: Why it’s essential
Learning and development (L&D) initiatives are among the best investments a business can make, especially in a tight talent market. Sometimes new talent is hard to find. However, the people already on your payroll can fill some skill gaps. To maximize your workforce, add learning and development to your HR strategy. L&D initiatives equip your […]
