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How to Build a Compensation Plan that Drives Performance
Compensation and performance are intertwined, but their relationship is more complex than it looks at first glance. While a high salary may initially attract a candidate’s interest, driving continued performance and productivity requires a more nuanced compensation strategy....
What Continuous Performance Management Actually Looks Like
While a traditional performance approach relies on annual or semi-annual performance reviews and conversations, continuous performance management focuses on having these conversations, well, continuously....
Career Pathing 101: What It is and Why It Matters
Career planning (similar to career mapping) is defined as the series of jobs a person aspires to pursue during their time at a company (or throughout their career)....
Combining the Power of Employee Performance and Development
In today's ever-changing business environment, companies are looking for simple and adaptable ways to improve performance and stay competitive. With a potential recession in 2024 and ongoing global geopolitical instability, leaders will need to be both strategic and flexible in the coming year....
The Importance of Managers: Why They (Really) Matter
Over the tumultuous past few years, they have also taken on the role of a sounding board, a dedicated mentor, a fearless advocate, a trusted advisor, a dedicated coach and a trusted leader....
How to Recognize Disengagement and Reignite Employee Passion
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....
How to Give Effective Feedback
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....
How and When to Calculate Overtime Pay
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....
Direct Reports: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
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....
Annual Culture Guide/Employee Handbook Updates
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....
Top 5 HR Metrics and Why They’re Important
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....
How to Acquire Top Talent in 2024
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.”...
