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What is the number one mistake companies do on their onboarding process? You need to have a system. You need to have something. You can’t just hire somebody and have them sit at a desk, come Monday morning or whatever day they start, and say, okay, have at it. The best, most successful onboarding programs...

Recruiting, I, I would say you need to really think outside the box. It is hard to find people now. Most folks are employed, so when you are recruiting, you are technically wanting to provide a better opportunity for someone who is already working. There are not many people out there who are unemployed, and...

The extent of a background check should depend on your industry, the specific role you’re hiring for, and the potential risks associated with the position. Here’s a guide to help you determine the level of background screening your business should consider:   Consider the Role and its Responsibilities Entry-Level or Low-Risk Positions: Basic checks may...

By Kathryn Mayer   Global health care costs are expected to rise by double digits for the third consecutive year, new data finds.   Insurers are projecting global medical costs to increase by 10.4% in 2025, matching this year’s hike, according to the WTW Global Medical Trends Survey. In North America, costs are projected to rise...

To help that virtual workforce, what we have done, and it’s a recent thing, but it’s working really well is, and you can use teams, you can use zoom, you can use Google meet. We happen to use Google meet, but from eight in the morning until five at night, we are connected on Google...

The benefits of being virtual are that you can recruit nationwide. My most recent hire is in New Hampshire, who may be moving to London, and I can still employ her because she can work remotely. She’ll have to work from nine, from one in the afternoon to nine at night, to be working during...

Conducting background checks for your business is an essential step in mitigating risks and ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Here are the key reasons why background checks are important:   Improve Hiring Decisions Verify Qualifications: Confirm that candidates have the education, certifications, and experience they claim. Identify Red Flags: Spot inconsistencies or concerns...

By Kathryn Mayer   Employee mental health has already been a top concern for organizations this year, as employees have dealt with work stress, soaring financial pressure, and other concerns that have taken a toll on their overall well-being. But add holiday and end-of-year stress to that, and employee mental well-being becomes an even bigger...

The benefits of HR process, it has become the HR person’s best friend. AI helps, helps me in developing or maybe even finding the language, the proper language to use to make sure that, and again, having the knowledge behind looking at the language makes it right. I wouldn’t say that somebody can sit down...