Anybody and everybody with an ounce of business knowledge understands the importance of productivity. Of course, you can’t work your employees like machines. They need to be treated like people if you want them to work hard. You’d think that...
Contract management can be a complicated part of any organisation. If you’re looking for an easier way to handle an employee contract and lay out employment terms, there are a few simple tips to manage contracts. Use a template. Start with...
Many business owners undervalue the importance of HR professionals, but this is to their detriment. From dealing with the hiring process, including taking up references and conducting employee background screening, to managing the day to day needs of a companies employees,...
When you work in HR, you will find yourself having to communicate with all sorts of people throughout each and every day. A main part of the job role is effective communication. Perhaps you’ll have to announce new members of...
Human resources or HR services are better rendered if you have the right people. When it comes to hiring the right HR employees, it's crucial to consider their credentials, skills, good qualities, and experience. Remember that they will be the ones to handle payroll,...
People operations are one of those disciplines that is all-encompassing. It’s vital to any organization to have a well-oiled working HR machine, but it’s sometimes one of the last departments and disciplines on the agenda. But what is HR exactly,...
The idea that most people just work for a paycheck, clock in and out and will avoid doing anything above and beyond might be true for some people, but it’s definitely not the majority of people. In general, people see...
There’s nothing worse than dreading going to work. Of course, employment gets dull after a while, but it simply isn’t true that’s it is not possible to enjoy your job. Managers have a responsibility to create a positive working environment,...
Many of us spend a good chunk of time in work and doing some sort of job, and because of that, we can spend more time with colleagues and our line managers than we do with our own families. However,...
Online communications in all their forms have made huge changes to how we do business. Thanks to programs like Google Hangouts and Skype, team members from across the office can now communicate without leaving their desks. Even remote team members...
Deciding on a career path isn't an easy choice — in fact, it's a painful crossroads to find yourself at. No matter what you decide on becoming, you invariably get the sense that you will be stuck with it forever....
Jobs are in high demand. For instance, in the corporate world, every new job opening receives an average of 250 applications. A similar pattern is found in most other occupational disciplines too! Clearly, competition for new positions is fierce. That’s great news for employers!...
The people you employ are your primary assets, and no matter what business you're in, investing in your people is critical. While a lot of organizations have a training budget and they recognize that there is value in training and...
Have you ever started a job with high hopes and expectations and then found that you are not treated fairly? Perhaps your superior discriminates against you because of your gender, race, or age. There are many forms of workplace discrimination....
Staff absence can be a significant drain on businesses, with lots of working hours lost to employee sickness and medical appointments. Finding ways to reduce staff absence is a priority for many HR managers, but is often taken from an...