Category: Human Resources

  • Navigating Employee Reviews: Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Navigating Employee Reviews: Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Employee reviews are a crucial component of any successful organization’s performance management strategy. They offer a platform for constructive feedback, goal alignment, and professional development. However, when not handled thoughtfully, these reviews can become sources of frustration and demotivation for both employees and managers alike. Avoid common mistakes in employee reviews to ensure this vital…

  • HR Technology: Empowering Businesses and Employees

    HR Technology: Empowering Businesses and Employees

    Welcome to the world of human resources or HR technology, where hardware and software join forces to revolutionize people process management. It’s not just about payroll and benefits anymore – HR technology is breaking new ground. In fact, developments in HR technology tackle the pressing issues of remote and hybrid work setups, harness the power…

  • Champion Team Cohesion Amidst Change

    Champion Team Cohesion Amidst Change

    Change is an inevitable part of any organization’s journey. Sometimes it requires reorganizing teams and introducing new team members. However, for teams to work cohesively and effectively, it’s crucial to champion team cohesion amidst change. And that requires cultivating a sense of unity and understanding. The success of any transition depends on how well you…

  • Tandem HR Establishes Texas PEO

    Tandem HR Establishes Texas PEO

    We’re ready to help Texas businesses grow with our PEO business model! Tandem HR, a prominent Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and HR outsourcing company, established a presence within the Texas PEO landscape. As the largest privately held PEO in the Midwest, Tandem HR has strategically focused on organic growth. They made notable strides by acquiring…

  • Design An Employee Experience That Drives Retention

    Design An Employee Experience That Drives Retention

    Gone are the days when employees would spend their entire careers at a single company. Today, it’s common for individuals to continually explore new opportunities and move from one organization to another. However, this doesn’t mean companies are helpless in their quest to retain valuable employees. By fostering a supportive environment that is brimming with…

  • Unlocking The Path To Employee Wellness: Insights For Leaders To Foster A Healthy Workforce

    Unlocking The Path To Employee Wellness: Insights For Leaders To Foster A Healthy Workforce

    Recent workforce trends such as the Great Resignation and quiet quitting have exposed an undeniable reality for employers: employees are becoming increasingly dissatisfied. Traditional, hierarchical management approaches are no longer practical. Demanding and aggressive leadership turns employees off, leading to attrition and reduced productivity. To address this issue, managers must prioritize employee wellness. In this…

  • The Illinois Secure Choice Act: What you need to know

    The Illinois Secure Choice Act: What you need to know

    To motivate Illinoisians to save for their future and prepare for retirement, Illinois passed a state-mandated retirement savings program, otherwise known as The Illinois Secure Choice Act. Businesses with 5-15 employees in Illinois have until November 1st, 2023, to comply with this law. Illinois businesses with 16+ employees have already passed the deadline to implement…

  • The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on HR

    The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on HR

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform every aspect of our lives, including how we work. The Human Resources (HR) field isn’t immune to this change. While human resources still requires a human touch, many manual tasks can be automated or optimized to help employees focus on other high-value tasks. Research indicates that most…

  • How to Conduct a Successful Employee Engagement Survey

    How to Conduct a Successful Employee Engagement Survey

    According to a recent Gallup poll, just 36% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work. Over 60% of workers are actively disengaged. To combat “quiet quitting,” companies use employee engagement surveys. These surveys measure employees’ job satisfaction and commitment to their workforce. But, more than collecting data is needed to create meaningful change in the workplace.…

  • 5 Essential Elements of Effective Performance Management

    5 Essential Elements of Effective Performance Management

    Recent surveys have found less than 50% of employees feel their performance evaluations are fair or transparent. Old-school approaches to performance management, such as annual performance reviews, are often criticized for their lack of effectiveness in motivating employees.  These methods can be demotivating. They often focus on the past and make employees feel unrecognized or undervalued.…