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Five keys to on-boarding new hires
Welcoming a fresh face to the team is always an exciting moment, but it also marks the beginning of a crucial process: onboarding. One of the most vital components of onboarding is setting clear performance expectations for your new team member. When done right, this step lays the foundation for a successful and productive employee tenure at your organization.
A High-Performing Team Requires More Than Just Skills
Teamwork is essential for any organization that wants to achieve its goals and deliver quality products or services to its customers. However, fostering teamwork among employees is not always easy, especially in a remote or hybrid work environment. Managers play a key role in creating a culture of collaboration and trust among their teams, and they can use various strategies to do so.
Employees can die in this heat
The United States is experiencing an incredible hot summer, with temperatures reaching record highs in many parts of the country. This can be dangerous for employees who work outside, as they are at risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, dehydration, and heat cramps.
‘Independence’ as a benefit
In today's competitive job market, employees are looking for more than just a good salary and benefits. They also want a flexible work schedule that allows them to balance their work and personal lives.
As an employer, offering flexible work schedules can be a great way to attract and retain top talent.
Leverage E-Learning to Develop Your Team
Online learning programs (also known as e-learning programs) are becoming more popular and accessible in the modern world, especially in the context of the post-COVID-19 pandemic. Many organizations are turning to online learning programs to develop their employees' skills and competencies, to enhance their performance and productivity.
Fractional HR can help you scale
A fractional HR consultant is a professional who provides HR services on a part-time or project basis. They can offer you the flexibility, affordability, and expertise that you need to manage your HR needs effectively.
The linchpin of your talent strategy
Training and developing your employees is not only a way to improve their performance and productivity, but also a way to show them that you value them and care about their growth. By investing in your employees' learning and development, you can boost their engagement, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention.
Careful taking political stances
The 2024 elections are coming soon, and many candidates are already vying for their party's nominations. As a business owner, you may be wondering whether you should take a position on social or political issues that affect your industry, your customers, or your employees.
The EEO-1 Report: What You Need to Know for 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that the collection window will open in “mid-July” 2023, not April, as initially scheduled.
Severance package best practices
Severance packages are not mandatory in most cases, and employers have a lot of discretion in deciding whether to offer them and how much to offer. Therefore, it is important for business owners to follow some best practices when giving an employee a severance package, to ensure fairness, compliance, and goodwill.
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