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7 Employee Benefits Trends

… That Small Business Owners Should Know The employee benefits landscape has changed over the past few years, driven by several factors. Between changes in the workforce’s needs, the COVID-19 pandemic, a greater focus on mental health, and a rise in healthcare costs, we’ve seen a couple of shifts in employee benefits trends. The competition…
Successfully Establish and Enforce Company Values

Corporate values are a set of beliefs and principles that guide what your organization stands for and the behavior you aim to drive in customers and employees. Values are essential to your business as they set the tone for your company culture and guide work toward your mission and vision. After developing and successfully implementing…
Top 6 Reasons Good Employees Leave:

And What You Can Do About It. You did it! You finally hired and trained the last open position. After silently rejoicing over how everyone is working together and achieving key goals, someone submits their resignation. The cycle starts all over again and it’s so disappointing. Likewise, the trickle-down effect is hard to control. And,…
5 Popular PTO Trends

PTO, or paid time off, is any time during regularly scheduled work hours that an employee is permitted not to work yet still receives pay. Essentially, it is time you pay your employees not to work. While it may seem odd phrased that way, PTO is a valuable benefit for both employees and companies alike.…
5 best practices for organizations offering a remote work policy

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working is no longer an optional perk. The global public health crisis forced many organizations to adopt remote work options, giving employees a good taste of the digital life. As a result, most office job employees expect at least some form of remote or hybrid working options. In fact,…
Email Best Practices for Effective Communication

Email is a large part of our working lives. According to Digital Marketing Ramblings (2019), the average office worker’s inbox receives 121 emails daily. This does not include the numerous messages and notifications we receive from social media or workplace project management platforms. That’s why it’s so essential to craft a well-written email that has…
7 Reasons Employee Retention Should Be Your Top Priority in 2022

As the U.S. economy opens up following the COVID-19 pandemic, companies are experiencing growth again. While this growth is most welcome, many industries face skills shortages. For example, CNN revealed that the U.S. manufacturing industry experienced a surge in activity but struggled to fill half a million job openings. Undoubtedly, skills shortages will continue to…
Fun Alternatives to the Typical Office Holiday Party

It has been a tough 18 months, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdowns and physical distancing meant companies and their employees had to adapt the way they work. Some employees are working from home, some are in the office, and some are working a hybrid schedule. The office holiday party didn’t escape the virus’s clutches…
Why ‘return to work’ plans are a crucial part of your HR strategy

As an employer, you never know when an unplanned absence might occur within your workforce. This could happen due to illness or injury suffered by your employees and could potentially cause disruption. Especially if the injured is one of your most valuable workers. That’s why it’s crucial to have a return to work plan. You…
5 Steps to Create an HR Strategy

Creating a strategy around your most valuable asset – your people – and aligning it with your business goals is crucial to business success. However, it does take a lot of planning, monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting along the way. Having a strong HR strategy will set you up for employment success and best of all,…

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