Advantages and Disadvantages for Flexible Schedule of HR Professionals
A flexible work schedule has become popular during the covid-19 pandemic as employees had to deal with increased responsibilities. But even with the pandemic subsiding, its popularity keeps rising. Flexible schedules can be implemented as work from home, hybrid work culture, or scheduling employees’ hours according to their preferences. But while there’s no harm in offering […]
Should Managers Be Involved in the Recruitment Process?
Hiring is not just an HR function. It is a business decision that affects productivity, team morale, employee retention, and the long-term success of the company. While HR professionals and recruiters play a critical role in managing the hiring process, managers should also be involved when recruiting new team members. Managers understand the daily responsibilities […]
3 Work Anniversary Celebration and Gift Ideas
Making an employee’s work anniversary special is important to keep the employee motivated in the long run. Celebrating an employee’s work anniversary can also help the organization retain them. However, with the organizational culture becoming stronger for decades, mainstream work anniversary gift ideas can seem boring or redundant. It is why we have brought some new, unique, and […]
5 Traits to Look for When Hiring Temps
Hiring temporary employees can be more challenging than hiring a full-time one. With temp employees, there isn’t much time to train or guide them. However, they are expected to perform similar to or even better than the employee they are replacing. It is why ensuring certain qualities is essential when hiring temporary employees. Let’s take a […]
How Disclosing Salary in Job Ads Helps Companies
As the employment landscape changes in favor of employees, employers are finding new ways to write job ads that attract a greater number of potential candidates. But many employers still shy away from including the most important part of the job in job ads: the salary. The reluctance of employees to disclose salaries does not […]
Conversation Starters that Help Build Communication with Employees
Developing communication with team members can be highly beneficial. However, bringing up important subjects can be challenging for various reasons. Sometimes, being too direct about a concern can also send a negative message to the workers. In other instances, there can be an urgency to discuss a work issue that can impact how it is delivered. […]
5 Benefits of Mentorship Programs in the Workplace
Mentorship programs can help employees learn faster, feel more supported, and build stronger connections at work. For employers, they can also support onboarding, retention, leadership development, knowledge transfer, and workplace culture. A good mentorship program does not need to be complicated. It needs a clear purpose, the right mentor and mentee match, and enough structure […]
What Managers Can Learn from HR Personnel
It is often quoted that employees don’t leave jobs; they leave managers in the corporate world. The attitude and behavior of managers with their team members directly dictate the work output. While managers are only responsible for ensuring timely work deliveries, they also have to act to ensure the professional and personal well-being of their team members. […]
What HR Can Do When Managers Break Workplace Rules
Dealing with employees who break organizational rules is one of HR’s core responsibilities. However, the situation becomes more difficult when the person breaking the rules is a manager, supervisor, or someone close to the top of the organization. Managers are expected to represent the company’s values and follow the same workplace standards as everyone else. […]
3 Tips for HR Personnel to Develop Communication with Employees
Employees have always known that the role of HR is to get employees to meet the employers’ requirements. However, with the Great Resignation in full bloom, it has become increasingly difficult for employees and potential candidates to trust HR professionals. HR professionals have already been facing difficulty retaining employees and recruiting new talent during the Great […]
