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7 Ways to Manage a Talent Shortage
Consumer demand is revving back to life but talented employees are going to be challenging to find and keep. Find out how you can manage a talent shortage and win.
HR Glossary
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What is At-Will Employment?
At will employment gives businesses more flexibility when needing to make changes. But there are restrictions. Get details along with pros and cons.
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Unlock the True Power of HR
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Achieving HR Excellence
Get to the next level of HR with a combination of technology and expertise. Start by downloading the free guide.
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Talent Management
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How Managers Can Improve Performance Using 1-on-1s
When managers schedule regular 1-on-1s, productivity increases and employee have clearer expectations. Get details, here.
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Company Core Values: Why to Have Them and How to Define Them
Core values are the foundation to a company culture. See why they matter and how you can define company core values at your organization.
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Tips on Writing Performance Reviews [Sample Comments Included]
Evaluating employees doesn’t have to be a painful exercise. Get tips on how to write a performance review for your team members.
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How to Use OKRs to Plan Your Day-to-day Work
Objectives, key results, and daily to-to lists are not the same. Learn the differences here and how to best use OKRs at your organization.
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How to Create a Restaurant Employee Handbook
Having an employee handbook helps to codify a restaurants mission and expectations for staff. Create an employee handbook for your restaurant with this guide.
Workforce Management
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How to Navigate Remote Training for the Work-from-Home Crowd
Keeping remote teams trained and equipped with information can be challenging. See how to optimize your training program.
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More Than a Number: Know Your State’s Legal Age to Work
Many businesses rely on younger employees. States have different rules on the age minors can be employed and hours per week they can work. See details here.
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URGENT: Restauranteurs Should Act Now for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Relief
There’s good news for restauranteurs who struggled during the pandemic. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) passed in the US. Learn if you’re eligible.
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Tip Pooling Strategies for Restaurants
Are you considering implementing tip pooling at your restaurant? Be sure you understand how it works and state regulations. Get the details here.
Employee Experience
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How to Prevent Workplace Bullying
Bullying in the workplace can negatively impact morale, employee engagement and productivity. Managers need to prevent the behavior. Get tips here.
Guides + White Papers
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Coronavirus Return to Work Guidelines, Checklist Included
With stay-at-home orders expiring, businesses need a plan to re-open. Review guidelines and protocols for returning to work.
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How to Engage Remote Employees
Between Zoom meetings and heavy workloads, employees are facing burnout. See how you can help keep your remote team engaged and connected.
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Rethinking Employee Appreciation: 10 Ways to Celebrate Your Team
Studies show 82% of employees don’t feel appreciated at work. Boost your culture and your retention rates by using these employee appreciation ideas.
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10 Questions to Assess Your Workplace DE&I Strategy
Diversity, equity and inclusion is a focus for many companies right now. See how your organization stacks up by answering these 10 questions.
Benefits Administration
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Why Every Business Needs Benefits Administration Software
Benefits administration software replaced the old school method of using paper forms for enrolling employees in healthcare and 401k plans. See all the upsides of benefits software, here.
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Employer Student Loan Repayment Program: What HR Leaders Need to Know
A Student Loan Repayment Program is a benefit employers can use to both retain and attract new talent into the pipeline. See how SLRAs function, here.
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ICHRA Rules: What are Individual Coverage HRAs?
An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement is now available for organizations of all sizes. See how an ICHRA can help your employees.
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Employee Benefit Brokers: 4 Ways to Stand Out from the Crowd
Health insurance and benefit brokers need to differentiate themselves to make a meaningful impact to clients. See ways to achieve differentiation here.
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Covid-19 Vaccination Tax Credit: How Businesses Can Benefit
The Biden administration is offering tax credits to small businesses who offer paid sick leave in conjunction with the Covid-19 vaccine. See details, here.