Barbara Flynn

You should review and update your employee handbook at least every one to two years, but updates may be needed more frequently based on legal, industry, or company changes.   Key Times to Update Your Employee Handbook:   ✅ Annually (Recommended Best Practice) A yearly review ensures policies stay relevant and compliant with new laws....

Not long ago, a client reached out and asked me to review their employee handbook. When they sent it over, I quickly realized it hadn’t been updated in over 10 years! It was like opening a time capsule — policies that no longer applied, outdated laws, and language that today’s employees would find confusing (at...

By Erika Rahman   8 Ways To Connect New Employees To Company Culture   To uncover the best practices for making employees feel connected to company culture during onboarding, we asked eight top executives and HR professionals to share their strategies. From implementing a buddy system and group activities to creating an interactive onboarding experience,...

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of recognizing employees — not just for the work they do, but for the many roles they balance every day. This time of year is a perfect reminder that a simple “thank you” or a small gesture of appreciation can...

By Erika Rahman   8 Ways To Connect New Employees To Company Culture   To uncover the best practices for making employees feel connected to company culture during onboarding, we asked eight top executives and HR professionals to share their strategies. From implementing a buddy system and group activities to creating an interactive onboarding experience,...

An employee handbook serves as a guiding document that outlines company policies, expectations, and workplace culture. It benefits both the employer and employees by providing clarity, consistency, and legal protection.   Key Purposes of an Employee Handbook   Communicates Company Policies & Expectations 📜 Clearly defines workplace rules, employee rights, and responsibilities. Sets expectations for...

When a client first shared their employee handbook with me, it felt less like reading workplace policies and more like studying for the bar exam! Every page was packed with heavy legal terms and complex language that could make even the most diligent employee’s eyes glaze over.   While the handbook technically checked all the...

By Erika Rahman   8 Ways To Connect New Employees To Company Culture   To uncover the best practices for making employees feel connected to company culture during onboarding, we asked eight top executives and HR professionals to share their strategies. From implementing a buddy system and group activities to creating an interactive onboarding experience,...

A job description should be clear, professional, and legally compliant while avoiding unnecessary or problematic details. Here are key things to avoid:   Discriminatory Language Avoid age, gender, race, or other biases (e.g., “Looking for a young, energetic candidate” or “Must be a native English speaker”). Instead, focus on skills and qualifications (e.g., “Strong communication...