5 Ways to be a Mentor and Coach to Your Employees
Coaching and mentoring are at the heart of employee development, creating an agile internal talent pool with the potential for leadership growth. However, many businesses fail to see the value of this HR tool, or they simply don’t know what they don’t know. Here we share five ways to be a successful mentor and coach […]
Are Bottom-up Ideas Right For Your Company?
Bottom-up ideas provide valuable insights from the people in the trenches. Although your managers can be thought leaders, it’s often the people with hands-on experience who can inform your processes, improve efficiencies, and help you succeed. Here we look at bottom-up ideas to help you decide if employee-driven innovation is right for you. Bottom-up Ideas […]
Us Vs. Them: Understanding Division in The Workplace
Workplace division is an “us versus them” culture where employees and leaders break into groups or cliques that create divisive forces. It is a very toxic environment, pitting workers and departments against each other, and it’s stating the obvious that this is not a place you want to find your business in. Here, we look […]
Shaping the Future: Proactive vs. Reactive HR
When it comes to your human resources strategy, think of it as being at a crossroads. You can take the proactive path, where HR gets out in front, spots problems and opportunities from a mile away, and comes up with plans to tackle them before they snowball. Or, there’s the reactive route, where HR is […]
What is Loud Quitting, and How Should You Respond?
Loud quitting provides a soapbox for employees who feel they’ve been treated unfairly or suffer from the effects of a toxic work environment. Although it causes conflict, it also highlights potentially undesirable working conditions. As a result, it can cause a domino effect of employee churn and make workers feel unsafe. Here, we look at […]
5 Challenges of Scaling a Business
With growth plans on the horizon, you need effective expansion strategies to avoid challenges that can disrupt the process. Scaling a business is a pivotal and often daunting task, filled with obstacles that can impede progress. Here, we share five common challenges of scaling a business, along with practical tips and strategies to navigate and […]
5 Things You Need to Know About Behavior-based Hiring
Behavior-based hiring is an approach to recruitment that shifts the focus from credentials and experience to how a candidate behaves in certain situations. This method can uncover how potential employees might react to the real-life scenarios they’ll encounter in your workplace. Here are five essential insights into this hiring strategy: 1. It’s Rooted in Past […]
Cross-Training Staff: What You Need to Know
Cross-training staff is one of the best ways to retain top talent and keep your business scalable. By investing in a comprehensive cross-training program, your business will likely be better positioned to adapt to market changes, cover absences or vacancies, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and job satisfaction. Let’s look at everything you […]
The Pitfalls of Relying on AI for Your HR Needs
As the digital age marches forward, businesses are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and make smarter decisions. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in the realm of human resources. From automated resume screenings to chatbots that handle employee inquiries, AI in HR promises efficiency and accuracy. However, like all technology, […]
What Exactly is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
Many business owners struggle with the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. As closely related ideals, it can be hard to understand how the three differ and work together. Here we explore DEI to help you create a more supportive company culture. Values: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion DEI are values organizations […]