Failing to standardize your onboarding documents hurts new hires and your company. Why? Because undefined or inconsistent onboarding processes can result in a poor employee experience and weaker connections built between your new recruits and your company. This will hinder their performance, engagement, and retention. When it comes to onboarding, first impressions count ..read more

Discrimination against Asian Americans is still a problem in the modern workplace. But experts like Jane Hyun, a global leadership strategist and founder of professional training and coaching firm Hyun & Associates, work with employers to create better diverse workplaces. In her forthcoming book, Leadership Toolkit for Asians: The Definitive Resource Guide for Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling , out April 30, Hyun shares how Asian and Asian American workers can ascend into leadership positions wit ..read more

Whether you’re a small startup or a well-established enterprise, selecting the right payroll software can significantly streamline your operations, minimise errors, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. With a myriad of options available, finding the perfect fit for your company can be overwhelming. To help you navigate this process, here are ten essential tips to consider when choosing payroll software : Identify Your Needs : Before diving into the sea of payroll software options, t ..read more

We are often asked to explain the difference between a culture survey and an employee engagement survey. While these two instruments measure some of the same phenomena that occur inside organizations, their purposes and questions are different. This article will explore some of these key differences so HR professionals and business leaders can decide which approach is best for their organization ..read more

We chat 1:1 with HR pros about their career journeys. Want to be featured in an upcoming edition? Click here to share your story with us. Is working as a camp counselor anything like working as an HR manager? Ask Joe Cottew, people operations manager at coffee importer Cafe Imports, and he’ll say the two jobs are actually pretty similar. Long before Cottew ventured into HR, the then 16-year-old got his start as an assistant camp counselor at the YMCA’s Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, Minnesota ..read more

(Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at UKG , a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture cloud solutions. Newsweek named UKG for the second consecutive year to their Greatest Workplaces for Women. Congrats to them and enjoy the article!) I belong to a couple of online human resources groups. I’m sure you do too ..read more

Did you know there are over 4.7 million registered nurses in the U.S. , making them the largest group of healthcare professionals in the country? National Nurses Week is your time to honor these amazing healthcare heroes. Take a moment to recognize the tireless dedication, compassion, and skill of nurses who make a difference in countless lives every day and show your appreciation for these healthcare champions ..read more

HR Compliance is like a giant game of whack-a-mole. Once you think your company is compliant with all policies and procedures documented and in place, there’s a new or amended law, regulation, or final rule that pops up landing you back at ‘start.’ There are shifts, interpretations, and balancing acts to understanding compliance changes. Keeping up is not easy and it’s very time consuming ..read more

As we continue through 2024, recruitment professionals face a landscape that is quite different than it was a decade ago: The advent of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning algorithms, and advanced analytics has revolutionized the way recruiters source, engage, and hire talent. The emergence of Gen Z as a significant portion of the workforce brings new expectations and preferences to the forefront, with a focus on purpose-driven work, ethical business practices, and opportunities for ..read more

Do you know what the “ABC Test” is? Are you aware of what criminal history information is prohibited for job applicants? What about 2024 changes to pre-employment drug testing — do you know what drugs you can test for? When does the state mandatory paid sick leave preempt local ordinances? If you’re new to HR — or just want to update your HR skills and knowledge — these are just a few of the questions CalChamber’s employment law experts will answer in our upcoming virtual HR Boot Camp seminar, h ..read more