Hosting a training webinar can be a great way to share your knowledge with others and help them learn new skills. But before you can host a successful webinar, there are some things you need to know. In this article, we’ll...
The Great Resignation shapes the future of work
Everyone loves talking about The Great Resignation. It’s a threat. It’s an opportunity. It’s a cautionary tale when discussing employee retention, or a wake-up call to focus on crafting a healthier company culture, making...
7 effective ways to boost employee morale
It’s no secret that happy employees lead to a more successful organization. However, boosting employee morale can be easier said than done. When it comes to employee morale, there are a lot of things that go into it. From...
Why and how to run a pre-employment background check
Many candidates look perfect on paper. But what happens when, in reality, they’re not? Think back to some of your past hires. Perhaps you met a Susan, who seemed to have the perfect references. Or, a John, whose education...
AI in HR: The good, the bad, and the ugly
HR relies on new platforms and technologies to keep up with the evolving workplace (think hybrid work models and a greater emphasis on diversity and inclusion). As a result, artificial intelligence, with its abilities to analyze...
5 strategies to retain your top talent
Keeping employees happy should be high on any company’s list of priorities. It may seem logical to focus on providing a nice work environment and building your brand as a good employer. But those alone aren’t enough to keep...
Inside the modern workplace: Why virtual intelligence matters
As a result of the pandemic, the global workforce received a fast-track education in virtual work interactions. But now, as the dust settles, remote and hybrid work models are defining the future of work. And familiarity with...
Why do more and more HR professionals suffer from burnout?
Employee burnout has probably been on your mind a lot lately as an HR professional. The changes to the way we work over the last two years have left a lot of people feeling overwhelmed. It’s important to recognize that you’re...
The cost of hiring—and why it pays to invest in retention
At the beginning of 2021, more than 40% of employees were considering leaving their jobs. Over the next 12 months, record numbers followed through. The business world is buzzing with talk of “The Great Resignation” and how...
The challenges of training remote teams
Online training presents an interesting paradox. It’s an elegant solution if you need to train employees working from home or distributed teams at offices across time zones. But online delivery has its own drawbacks. And they...