How to Create a PTO Policy
Vacations and other forms of paid time off (PTO) are on the mind of employees and business owners alike. PTO is a crucial piece of a healthy and productive workplace, and top talent job seekers are looking at your paid leave policies before applying for a position. Don’t miss out on the best talent—implement a […]
Signs You’re in a Toxic Work Environment
Starting a new job is exciting, and most people experience a honeymoon phase. But there may be red flags, and as you settle in, it’s possible you’ll notice that the culture is not what you expected. One of the worst realizations is that you have unwittingly joined an organization that is toxic. Here are signs […]
Holiday Policies Offer The Flexibility Employees Are Looking For
The city of Seattle will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on October 14, a day when many organizations are observing the federal holiday of Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples Day recognizes and honors Native American history and culture rather than Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. There’s a lesson here for companies thinking through their holiday policies. With increasingly […]
Switching to Unlimited PTO? Here are the Pros, Cons, and Pitfalls
If you’ve been in the workforce for a while, you remember the days when you had only two weeks of vacation and a limited number of company holidays. When the Netflix Culture Deck went viral, so did the idea of unlimited PTO, or Personal Time Off. This was a radical departure from the nominal vacation […]
How and Why to Survey Employees During COVID
As people settle in to the new normal and companies consider whether and how to return to the office, it’s more important than ever to check in with your people. Some employees can’t wait to get back to the office. They miss socializing with peers, or can’t concentrate at home. Others are enjoying the flexibility […]
Five Ways to Reduce Costs that Don’t Involve Permanent Layoffs
With few exceptions, businesses have been negatively impacted by the COVID19 pandemic. Some are getting loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), while others are waiting for more money to be added to the pool. Even if you get a loan, with social distancing and uncertainty about when people will be returning to work, most […]
What every HR department needs to know about internal communication
What every HR department needs to know about internal communication As an HR professional, do you feel confident about your communication strategy for relaying news and information that affects employees? Internal communication is the sharing of information between different parts of an organization. When there isn’t a strategy for internal communication, important information falls through […]
Supporting Working Parents During Back-to-School Season and Beyond
Back-to-school season is an important time for company leadership and managers to be aware of the challenges faced by their employees who are also parents. The beginning of a new school year involves a number of stressful changes for working parents, such as more complex commutes and busier mornings getting children ready for school, lining […]
5 Signs Your Subconscious is Telling You to Quit
Usually you just know when you’re ready to leave a job, but not always. Sometimes it’s more obvious to those around you, including friends, family and co-workers, long before you recognize you need to move on. Leaving is a big deal, and changing jobs is right up there with moving and having a baby when […]
Weaponization of Values
Don’t Let Good Core Values Go Bad While most companies today set core values, they can unfortunately be a double-edged sword. At their best values serve as guidelines for the ethos of the company and drive the right kinds of behaviors and decisions. Too often, values end up being a meaningless word soup of business […]
