If you’re starting a new company, or your company has finally grown big enough to form an HR department, this article is for you. After setting up your office or celebrating the fact that you’ll no longer be handling day off requests yourself, the... Read More
Depending on the circumstances, introducing new leadership to your team is both exciting and challenging. Your new hire is highly qualified, motivated, and will likely be managing employees who may have been with your company for years prior to their... Read More
Health insurance costs are rising at alarming rates. But the good news is that you actually have more options than you may think when it comes to offering health insurance to your employees. To start, it’s important to wrap your head around the... Read More
Managing one office is a handful, but managing dozens or hundreds of employees across multiple locations? Well, that’s a whole new level of intensity. In addition to staying on top of day-to-day operations like payroll, insurance, and keeping track... Read More
Many business leaders rely on their HR department to establish and maintain their company culture. There’s a common belief that wowing recruits with benefits like office ping pong tables or free lunches is what makes great culture. No one would... Read More
Now that we’ve talked about everything you want to know about PTO and vacation policies, let’s tackle the other big policy questions you might have. If you’re running your company, or leading an HR team — or even if you’re a one person... Read More
The labor market is finally starting to pick up in most sectors. That’s good news for new college grads and those looking to move to another company. But if you’re an HR manager, it makes life much more difficult. Attracting top talent in a tight... Read More
It’s a simple question, with a seemingly simple answer that you should be able to figure out before lunchtime. But defining and implementing a PTO policy for your company is actually a strategic, and often challenging process. For starters, there is... Read More
Over the years, the definition of employee benefits has changed. Benefits such as PTO (paid time off), insurance (including life, medical, dental, and disability) and a 401K are probably most familiar to you. These are the benefits we’ve come to... Read More
No health care law has stirred up as much animosity as the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, as it’s more commonly referred to. Despite its best intentions—to increase affordability and accessibility to health insurance for millions of... Read More