For companies that aren’t the size of Google or Amazon, it can be challenging to attract top talent in today’s job market. With current national unemployment rates around 3.7%, a lot of small to medium sized businesses are experiencing empty…
If you thought 2018 brought some unique challenges in the field of Human Resources, you better sit down for 2019! Only a few months in and 2019 has seen a deepening of complex issues that garnered significant attention last year.…
If you’re a business in early stages of development, or if your employee policies are outdated, it can seem daunting to create a new employee handbook. The investment is well worth it, though. From managing employee expectations and conduct to…
Offering employee benefits is not only a must in certain circumstances, but it makes a job more attractive to the best talent, and the best talent can improve the company, make it more profitable and are also more productive with…
By 2020, almost half of the workforce will be comprised of Millennials, followed closely by Generation Z. From Saturday Night Live to viral YouTube videos, Millennials and their so-called ‘entitled’ workplace behavior have been the brunt of criticism and jokes…
If you haven’t audited the sexual harassment training your company offers, now is the time. In the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal, businesses across the United States have experienced an increase in workplace harassment lawsuits. Sexual harassment lawsuits can…
Low unemployment rates and high adoption of human capital-focussed technology has resulted in a very unique shift in organizations. Whether you are a business owner or a human resources professional, now is the time to evaluate where your organization sits…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports record low unemployment rates, which means that this is a candidate-driven market. To stay competitive in this market, whether it’s to recruit new talent or retain your current employees, organizations need to move away…
One of the great advantages of operating a small business is flexibility in how you operate your One of the great advantages of operating a small business is flexibility in how you operate your business. As small business owners ourselves,…
It is likely that we will see a point, probably later this year, where it is more difficult than ever to find qualified candidates. The employment report from December of 2017 stated that the unemployment rate had dropped to just…