Benefits Blog
6 Practical Ways to Prevent Workplace Discrimination
Quick Answer: Employers can help prevent workplace discrimination by using clear policies, offering safe reporting options, training managers, documenting job-related decisions, and communicating workplace and benefits rules consistently. This article…
Most Overrated Employee Benefits that Serve no Purpose
When it comes to happiness, money only goes so far before the fatigue and stress buildup kicks in. Employee benefits were created as a means of giving workers that much…
5 Strategies Used by the HR to Improve Employee Retention
Employees are always looking for better opportunities, particularly in rapidly-growing industries. A phenomenon known as employee poaching (or employee raiding) sees competing firms ‘stealing’ your employees with high-demand skills in…
How to Handle a Disgruntled Employee: 4 Practical Steps
Quick Answer: When an employee is frustrated or dissatisfied, managers should listen respectfully, apply workplace standards consistently, look into the issue, and agree on appropriate next steps. The goal is…
6 Top Niche Employee Benefits That Few Companies Offer
Quick Answer: Niche employee benefits are less common benefits that support specific employee needs beyond traditional health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans. Examples include adoption assistance, fertility benefits, student…
Tips for Giving Constructive Feedback in the Workplace
Every employee, regardless of their role, level, and industry, would be required to give constructive feedback to someone. While managers should know how to deliver feedback in the best manner…
The Role of HR in Mitigating Cyber Security Threats
Even the greatest digital security system is only as good as its weakest link.
The Do’s and Don’ts of an Office Dress Code Policy
Setting the dress code policy for your organization can be tricky business. You wouldn’t want to make things overcomplicated for your staff, but you also wouldn’t want to throw them…
Signs of a Toxic Work Culture
What separates a great workplace with motivated staff from an average workplace with uninspired workers? The work culture! The work culture inside every organization plays an important role in fueling…