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Managers can spend up to 75 percent of their time communicating with their staff.  It is essential that the verbal, vocal, and visual components of their communication deliver a consistent message.  Positive relationships with clear communication are based on trust. ...

The recent pandemic seems to have triggered a huge quit, with large numbers of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs. Voluntary resignations are up 15 percent from pre-pandemic levels. In order to attract great new hires, employers need to be tuned I to what...

Your employee handbook should serve as a compass by which each employee can easily navigate your organization’s policies and procedures. It is the foundation for your workforce, sets the expectations and culture for new hires, and meets your obligation to effectively...

In today’s competitive market for talent, it’s important to have programs in place to improve employee retention as well as create a great employee experience. This helps to reduce turnover. Your company may be a nice place to work but the truth is, your top...

In today’s business climate, many businesses are reiterating their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Companies, big and small, are devoting their attention to important issues surrounding workplace culture and making immediate, positive changes...

On the surface, interviewing a candidate for an available job sounds easy. With a job description in hand describing specific skill sets and experience, the recruiter or hiring manager fires off a dozen questions or so and voila, they are equipped to make a hiring...

Teams can’t function when their people aren’t taken care of. It’s the responsibility of company leaders to focus on individuals, and that means everyone on the team. It’s important to remember the human in Human Resources and people in People Operations. If nothing...

Many businesses have developed policies on providing reasonable accommodations to employees who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine for religious or disability-related reasons. Employers shouldn't forget that fully vaccinated workers may need accommodations, too.Although...

As an owner or manager, maybe you want to help a young family member start their career.  You might even simply like the idea of working with someone you already know. Whatever the reason, the decision to employ a friend or family member should be considered...

More than half of employees who voluntarily leave their jobs do so quickly — within the first year of employment. Clearly, retention is more important than ever. And what else relates to retention that is often (sadly) overlooked? The answer is employee onboarding....