Engaged employees are more likely to go above and beyond in their roles, embrace creativity, and find meaning in their work. Disengaged employees, on the other hand, may just go through the motions and do the bare minimum....
Giving feedback is a normal part of our personal lives. We like to tell our family members what we think of their behavior or leave online reviews of the restaurants we go to or the things we buy....
Overtime occurs when a non-exempt employee exceeds a 40-hour work week and is compensated at a minimum of time and one-half their regular pay rate. This is required under The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to prevent employee exploitation....
Even though direct reports work under someone else, it doesn't mean they don't hold a high position in the organization. Except for the CEO or president of the company, everyone in the organization reports directly to someone else. Even the CEO himself can report to investors....
Updating your Culture Guide each year is essential if you are innovating and growing year over year. Between revised mission statements, employment law changes, and more, the Culture Guide needs to be updated annually to reflect these differences....
Without HR metrics, data about the workplace remains hidden and incomprehensible. Small business HR managers often have a wealth of human resources data that could help their company....
Recruiting, acquiring, and keeping the right employees for your organization is the best way to ensure its success. SHRM calls sourcing and recruiting “the meat and potatoes of talent acquisition.”...
HR pros spend a significant amount of time managing, distributing, and documenting employee notices in order to remain compliant with federal and state laws. And the rules can change with each new year!...
No employee will advocate for an organization they don’t like working for. The Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) is a metric you can use to measure employee loyalty to your organization....
Many HR managers are good listeners. For those who work in a people-centered position, this is second nature. But when it comes to developing the soft skills of listening, important strategic components can fall by the wayside....
Applicants can usually tell from the first interview whether they would be a good fit for the company. For this reason, HR must develop optimal interview tactics to ensure that applicants have a good understanding of the company....
It's your strategy compass, ensuring employees and teams are thriving, aiming high, and achieving greatness when each part of the entire performance management cycle falls in line with the rest....