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And Will Anyone Actually Read It? Yes, you do need an employee handbook. And no, your people will not read it — unless you make it interesting and relevant to their needs. Let’s face it: At many organizations, if you ask employees if they’ve read the company manual, they’ll most likely answer, “We have a … Continue reading Does My Company Need an Employee Handbook?

Most of us do not think about payroll features in our spare time, but if you are running payroll regularly, you may daydream every now and again about ways to make things easier. After all, a quiet payday is a successful payday! Gross to net calculations are important, but today there is so much more … Continue reading 4 Payroll Features that Truly Make a Difference

Formulas, processes, and analysis. Vision, creativity, and emotional connection. This is what HR is all about. It’s a little bit of administration. It’s a little bit of strategy. A little bit of science. A little bit of art. And a whole lot of passion and skill. OK, who are we kidding? It’s a whole lot … Continue reading Discover The Art and Science of HR at #SHRM19! (Booth #2002)

Every day, parents all over the U.S. leave their homes for 8 or more hours to earn a living and to provide for their families. Oftentimes, kids have little to no idea about what it means for Mom and Dad to go to work. Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is a special … Continue reading Impressions on Take Your Kid to Work Day

You’ve probably heard of unlimited paid time off (PTO). Maybe you’ve rolled your eyes at it. And perhaps you’ve wondered: Do any companies — that aren’t tech startups — actually, have unlimited PTO)? Is this really a thing? It’s a thing. Just not a big thing. About 2 percent of U.S. companies offer unlimited PTO. Which … Continue reading Is Unlimited PTO Right for Your Company?