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The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
The world is making an effort to change for the better, the HR world’s focus shifts towards workplace diversity and inclusion. More than ever, companies are prioritizing diversity and inclusion initiatives and investing in resources to set their teams up for success. Focusing on diversity and inclusion is not only the smart thing to do…
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Tips for Virtually Recruiting Great Talent
How to Keep Recruiting Great Talent During COVID (Social Distancing Style) COVID-19 has fundamentally changed how businesses operate, and some of these changes may not disappear once the threat of the virus does. In this massive shift to remote work and limited direct contact, organizations have had to adjust their recruiting processes to effectively field…
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Tips for a Successful Virtual Onboarding Experience
Due to the continued growth of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies continue to feature remote workforces—some making the decision permanent. As a result, virtual new hire onboarding is the new standard, and companies have been doing their best to get it right. Onboarding employees at any time is a critical step. Studies show that…
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Encouraging Workplace Comradery During a Pandemic to Keep Company Culture Thriving
Raise your hand if you’re tired of hearing about COVID-19, the pandemic, social distancing, or quarantines. I know you can’t see it, but our hands are waving high in the air. And, if popular memes and viral videos are any indications, so are most Americans’. Unfortunately, the reality is that the pandemic will not be…
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Tandem HR Acquires BEST PEO
Tandem HR has acquired Best Employment Solutions Team (BEST PEO), a privately held company that specializes in PEO and HR solutions in the Michigan area. The acquisition is in line with Tandem HR’s strategy to continue growing its presence as the most dominant player in the Midwest, both through a series of geographic expansions and…
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Are You Managing in the Positive?
4 Tips to Managing in the Positive During Trying Times Whether you lead a small team or a large enterprise, positive management is needed more than ever these days. Many American workers are currently surrounded by multiple sources of doubt, making it difficult to focus and remain optimistic. Positive teams tend to be more productive,…
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The Transgender Inclusive Workplace
Employers may not think they have any transgender employees. But, in fact, more than half of transgender individuals have not yet disclosed their status to their employers. With this staggering statistic in mind, how can you make sure your workplace is inclusive of all people, particularly transgender individuals? Education is key. Start with educating…
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Tandem HR Expands to Indiana
PRESS RELEASE Tandem HR, an IRS-certified human resource (HR) outsourcing company headquartered in the Chicagoland area, recently gained a presence in Indiana to add to its offices throughout the Midwest. Tandem HR partners with small, mid-size, and enterprise businesses to provide high-touch HR solutions such as payroll processing, benefits administration, employment law compliance, risk management,…
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How (and When) to Contact Employees on Leave
3 Questions to Ask Before Contacting Employees on Leave Employees take leave for a variety of reasons and durations. Whether to welcome a new family member or to care for a sick relative, employee leave is a valued (and often legally required) benefit to offer. It’s also fairly common, especially given the landscape of the…
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Feedforward vs. Feedback – What’s the Difference?
Feedforward vs. Feedback and Why Feedforward Could Serve Your Teams Better The role of feedback between members of an organization cannot be overemphasized. In fact, employees typically rely on this mechanism to know if their performance aligns with the organization’s vision and if they’re meeting expectations. Without feedback, employees may feel lost or unmotivated. Feedforward,…