Category: Employee Relations

Harassment and discrimination complaints are among the most sensitive and difficult issues for HR professionals to handle. When a harassment or discrimination complaint is made, the HR department must act quickly and professionally to resolve the matter in a way that’s satisfactory to the employee presenting the complaint and protects the company from a possible […]

Starting a new job can be stressful and lonely. New hires don’t know their co-workers yet and are unfamiliar with their new work environment, workflow processes, and general rules. Assigning them a buddy who can help ease the transition into their new role can be helpful during the onboarding process. A buddy is a colleague, […]

Change is seldom easy to accept, especially in the corporate world. As people settle into their jobs, their routines, and their roles, it becomes difficult to present new approaches without hearing complaints. Maybe it’s a policy change or a change in the workflow. It may be something that requires training, as a new time-tracking system. […]

Every company has information it must keep confidential for the sake of the organization and its employees. The human resources department is typically tasked with making sure that sensitive information stays confidential, and doing so is no easy task. A breach in confidentiality can cause repercussions that may affect one or several employees, or even […]

Proving ROI (return on investment) in Human Resources is a lot harder than it is in other professional sectors. The metrics for HR aren’t always cut and dry, especially when you look outside of the recruiting realm. You want to prove that employer branding is worth the cost and time it takes. You also want […]

Does your company allow you to bring your own device? BYOD is becoming an increasingly popular way for companies to cut down on costs, raise work satisfaction, and even allow for more flexible work hours. But what are the real pros and cons when it comes to dealing with BYOD, specifically within the HR profession? […]

When an employee is either fired or quits, it’s customary to have one last round of interviews in the hope of learning about what led them to this point, so that the company can change its policies to correct any problems or issues. These interviews are presented as no-pressure meetings, because the employees have already […]

No business environment, no matter how positive, can escape the occasional bout of negativity. Whether it’s an employee expressing disagreement about a new policy, an intern complaining about the lack of good coffee in the office kitchen, or a group of coworkers frustrated with the latest operating system, negative attitudes can affect how people interact—and […]

When the economy took a plunge a few years back and many employers were facing mass-firings, some handled it well and others did not—and their entire brand was damaged in the process. If the situation ever comes up in your company, it’s important to have a game plan for downsizing. If you’re prepared, you’ll be […]

One of the biggest challenges most human resource professionals face on a daily basis is keeping employees concentrated on the job. A distracted employee can cost an employer more than $10,000 dollars a year. Just think, what could you be doing with $10,000 more dollars a year for each employee? That’s a lot of money […]

Conducting a company survey can give higher-ups vital information about the current mindset of its employees. This information can help reduce turnover and raise retention rates across your entire company. Learning to create, distribute, track, and follow up on company surveys is extremely important—without it the information gathered is useless. Having trouble knowing where to […]

Team-building activities can range from having a few drinks with co-workers after work to an office get-together at your local putt-putt course. No matter the activity, finding the perfect fit for your team is crucial to creating a workplace full of effective teams. Since each team is made up of a diverse group of people, […]