As the world continues to grapple with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are rethinking their HR strategies to better support their employees. Here are some key HR best practices to consider in the coming year. Remote Work Policies With the widespread adoption of remote work, it’s important for companies to have […]
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Working remotely has its advantages, but it can also be challenging to stay focused and productive. Here are some tips to help you stay on track while working from home. Establish a dedicated workspace Having a designated workspace can help you stay focused and avoid distractions. Choose a space that is free from interruptions and […]
Working for a family business can have its share of family workplace challenges. While it may be successful and maintain a solid reputation on the outside, it may not have the traditional structure, policies or work environment as other corporations on the inside. As a result, it can be especially challenging to maintain HR compliance […]
If you’re worried that today’s inflation may lead to a recession, you’re not alone. Many companies may be looking for diversification strategies to weather recessions. While this is an intelligent and preparatory tactic, it can also mean that companies need to hire executives with experience in diversification. So if you’re recruiting online for executives, learn more […]
Experts believe that these tough economic times could be responsible for an increase in workplace violence. As a Human Resources Manager, you can help detour and prevent workplace violence by implementing these important elements in your prevention plan. Avoiding Workplace Violence Tip #1: Screen Applicants A company’s single best way to prevent workplace violence is […]
Whether you’re a cleaning company, restaurant or Fortune 500 company, you need to build a strong, dynamic team that will help take your business to the next level. To ensure that you create a culture that honors your employees, consider the following team building tips for employers. Team Building Tips for Employers #1: Implement a […]
Managing stress among staff is not an easy task for employers, especially amongst today’s COVID-19 pandemic. Tight deadlines, adhering to a strict budget, office politics or difficulties between co-workers are just a few of the origins of stress in the workplace. Yet, just as there is no one cause, there’s no one solution either when […]
Office politics are common in any company. Nonetheless, they can ruin productivity, reduce morale, and cause wasted time, effort, and even good talent. Some root causes of office politics include competition for advancement, striving for constant attention (and the boss’s ear) and the need always to get your “own way.” Office politics can get downright […]
Hiring contract employees is on the rise among corporations. So does this mean the days of the golden handshake (or the new era of elbow bumps), class A office space and water cooler gossip are a thing of the past? Not quite, and there’s no need to worry about losing your cozy corner office just […]
Employee retention is always a hot topic among HR managers these days. As professionals are afforded many opportunities of where they want to work or establish a career, having top talent on your staff is one thing, keeping them part of your staff is certainly another. And in the midst of COVID-19, it’s becoming a challenge […]