The pandemic has made it clearer than ever before to both employers and workers that paid sick leave and other kinds of paid leave are extremely important. Small employers need to compete with large ones that offer such benefits if they are to attract talent to their work pools. As a small employer, what do you need to consider while bringing paid leave to your organization? This article looks at the subject. | Read More →

Negotiating is a part of every job and work situation. Doing well with your negotiations isn’t all about being tough, however. There are ways to hack the process. This article looks at three unconventional tactics that you can use in your negotiations: asking for input, changing perspective, and telling yourself that the outcome of your negotiations affects someone you love. | Read More →

Rapid employee turnover is a major problem in the workplace. This article highlights a few ways for businesses to keep employees for the long-term. These tips include offering competitive pay, recognizing hard work, and offering a flexible work-life balance. | Read More →

Every business owner knows that having a high turnover is expensive, but recruiting costs are not the only costs to consider. In addition to the obvious, there are hidden costs as well, and they can be even more consequential than the price of recruiting efforts. This article takes a look at some of the hidden costs of high turnover, and the importance of keeping talented employees where they are. | Read More →

Upper management often experiences a common problem of focusing on the company's bottom line but ignoring employees in the process. As a result, they face an unacceptable workforce turnover. By catching and solving the issue early, it's possible to increase employee satisfaction and improve the company's profitability. | Read More →

With remote working on the rise, it's important employers have effective onboarding strategies for new remote hires. The onboarding itself has to be virtual, so this article provides three tips for how employers can make virtual onboarding effective. It also describes the goals of a successful onboarding process, such as getting employees off to a confident and productive start. | Read More →