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 It was like opening a time capsule — policies that no longer applied, outdated laws, and language that today’s employees would find confusing (at...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,...
Proud Papas expecting a bundle of joy. Listen to me. So this is a case where I got a call from an employee who was concerned because he had put in for paternity leave. He wanted to let his wife be home for 12 weeks first, and then he would be home the second 12...
As we celebrate 25 years in business, I find myself reflecting not just on the milestones we’ve reached, but on the people whose love, sacrifice, and guidance helped shape this journey. Chief among them is my mother Freda. Though she is no longer with us, her influence is woven into the very fabric of this...
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,...
Did the stork just deliver a big HR problem to you? Oh, I had a client the other day, the poor thing. They had an employee who they were having issues with discipline. They didn’t take any action, and I always say, hire slow, fire fast. They did not take any action and now the...
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,...
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