The HR Professional’s Guide to Creating a New Employee Onboarding Checklist
After finally hiring the right person, your work has only just begun. It’s now time to make your new employee feel welcome, get their paperwork in order, teach them the ropes, and help them become productive as soon as possible. To make this happen, you’ll need a new employee onboarding checklist. This checklist will ensure […]
Hiring and Supporting Veterans in the Workplace
According to research published by the U.S. Department of Labor, there are more than 8 million veterans employed in the civilian labor force across the country. Many of those who have hired veterans can attest to the distinctive skills and benefits they offer local businesses, such as leadership, adaptability, and teamwork. At the same time, […]
Workplace Safety: Refreshing Your Office Safety Protocols This Spring
For many people, the spring season brings visions of sunny weather and renewed life. However, it’s also prime time for workplace injuries. Studies show that, on average, there are 3.6 more injuries the Monday after switching to daylight savings time, and those injuries are often more severe than normal. Fortunately, there are ways to update […]
How to Create an Inclusive Environment This Spring
Undoubtedly, there is a significant amount of strength in organizational diversity. Research from the Harvard Business Review shows that diverse businesses are 45% more likely to report growth in market share and 70% more likely to report capturing a new market. When people feel welcome at work and valued for who they are, they’re often […]
Earth Day & Sustainability in HR: Building a Greener, More Inclusive Workplace
As the Baby Boomer generation retires and Gen Z begins to fill the gaps, it has become critical for HR leaders to work to understand this generation and their sentiments. In fact, 65% of Gen Z graduates say they would not apply to an employer whose values don’t align with their own. The issue of […]
HR Trends to Watch in 2025
As an HR leader, spring is an excellent time to gear up for changes to the regulatory landscape and take inventory of what you can improve in your organization. It’s vital to ensure you’re current on the latest HR trends and consider how you might implement the ones that could benefit your organization. From new […]
What HR Needs to Do When a Prank in the Workplace Crosses the Line
A positive workplace culture is essential for every organization. Not only can it attract talent and enhance performance, but it can also increase employee engagement by as much as four times and make employees 43% less likely to look for another job. Often, employees see pranks and humor as a part of a healthy and […]
Navigating Compliance in a Remote Work World: What You Need to Know in 2025
According to research and advisory firm Gallup, more than 25% of the U.S. workforce works exclusively remotely. Though reports of corporate return-to-office mandates abound, remote work remains a significant factor in 2025. In turn, HR professionals need to have a thorough understanding of compliance issues regarding remote work. Specifically, they need to know state-specific payroll […]
Stress Awareness in the Office: How HR Can Support Employees’ Mental Health
According to recent data from Gallup, employee well-being is at an all-time low. Over 40% of employees report that they’re stressed during the workday. Just one-third of employees report that their overall well-being is thriving. Although stress can never be eliminated from anyone’s job, the World Health Organization has recently warned that chronic workplace stress […]
Spring Cleaning Your HR Processes: A Checklist for 2025
With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to assess your HR practices, policies, and systems and make adjustments to improve them. If you have multiple areas that need fine-tuning, you may not know where to begin. Conducting an HR audit in any capacity requires a strategy that involves aligning with current […]