Gamification Tips Organizations Should Follow During the Pandemic
Moving to a remote work model is a great way to minimize the damages of the global pandemic the world is suffering from currently. COVID-19 has disrupted every aspect of human life imaginable, and the corporate world is suffering as a result of it as well. Due to the restrictions and lockdown measures in place, companies across the United States and Europe are incorporating remote/virtual working measures to cope through the raging storm of health and economic issues.
Amidst this conundrum, […]
How to Design an Effective Payroll Quickly
Implementing a payroll solution can significantly reduce the hassle in HR operations. Payroll generation makes up a significant part of HR operations and work, which is why automation and solution oriented work in this regard can signal a chain of efficiency in all other aspects as well.
Most businesses use two solutions to add efficiency to their payroll. These solutions can either be outsourced through an external provider or are managed through a software process. Undoubtedly, the addition of such a […]
Non-Monetary Ways to Build Employee Motivation
For decades, employers and organizations have thought of salary as the only factor motivating employees. However, research conducted by prominent psychologists and business analysts during the 20th century, including Herzberg, Taylor and Maslow, have revealed that there are a number of other factors that motivate employees in other ways.
While money does satisfy needs and builds resources to fulfill wants, humans are psychologically built to have other needs as well. In this article we delve deeper into this concept and look […]
The Benefits of Automation in Payroll Generation for HR
As an HR professional, there is a lot you have to deal with on a regular basis. From recruiting and hiring new employees to managing the performance and grievances of current employees, HR functions can often become a bit too overwhelming to manage. Add to this the tedious process of payroll generation and you’ll see what we are talking about.
HR managers are stacked with work across the month, but all of that can become even more complex when it’s time […]
Effective HR Tools to Make Life Easier for the HR Department
In the information heavy business environment of today, HR has drastically moved from a backend administrative function to a frontline strategic player. Enterprise leaders today realize that people are their most important assets, and that using HR to attract and retain them is an effective strategy.
The modern HR department is more than just a backend department with limited roles and job descriptions. This means that the work traditionally performed by HR teams has evolved as well. HR teams are currently […]
Reasons Small Businesses Need Consultation for Their Employee Benefits
Running a small business is no mean feat, especially in the ever changing business landscape of today. The business landscape around us is continuously evolving and businesses have to prepare themselves for it.
Owners play an integral role in this development, as they are tasked with taking the progress forward and ensuring optimal standards for the organization. Since most sole business owners usually take the responsibility of everything on their heads, they don’t have enough time on their hands to draft […]
Major Problems Facing the HR Department
The rapidly transforming and changing business landscape has meant that there are currently a number of major problems and challenges facing the HR department.
According to Tony Marsden, who is an expert in HR solutions at Mann Solutions, “the restrictions of the recession aren’t over yet, companies are recognizing that they will need to take steps to retain their workforce. This could be through an increased emphasis on training and engagement programs or by investing in areas that will optimize expenditure, […]
The Cons of Not Offering Employee Benefits
Employee benefits are part of the most important factors that employees look at or look forward to when leaving their previous employer and joining a new one. These benefits include paid leaves, vacation days, health insurance, fringe benefits, a company-maintained car and a lot more.
In a recent study, more than 2/3rd of all employees said they would change their workplace if they got an offer from an organization with better benefits. This stands true in the current job market as […]
How Managers Can Eradicate Sexism in the Workplace
Sexism is a rampant problem in organizations across the globe. Organizations know it’s happening, but often turn a blind eye to it and let the issues slip by. Data from the United Kingdom and other developed countries in the west has shown that employees do realize that the gender pay gap exists, but justify it through the pretext of time spent on the job, negative stereotypes related to women and bias during pay negotiation.
There’s a lot that managers in the […]
How to Change a Toxic Work Environment
Whenever it comes to toxic workplaces, organizations blame toxic individuals exhibiting unproductive behavior as the root cause behind it. However, toxic workplaces are never just about employees and individuals messing up processes. They’re about a continued pattern of unproductive or unhealthy norms that make your culture go askew and seep the energy and efficiency out of your business.
While what makes a workplace toxic is in fact disputable, there are a number of standardized tonics that can help relieve that pressure […]
