U.S. businesses have access to one of the largest talent pools in the world. But even so, there are state and federal employment requirements that can complicate the hiring process.  Luckily, we've unraveled the process and presented you with some guidelines and forms you'll likely need to give to each new hire to ensure you're […] The post Forms and Paperwork Needed to Hire an Employee appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

At times, you may end an interview process for a position with two candidates who would each make a great addition to your company. While both seem to be qualified candidates, something will ultimately tip the scales in one candidate's favor - maybe one has more experience under their belt or possesses hard-to-find skills.  But […] The post How to Keep Second-Place Candidates Interested in Your Company appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

A vacation? What's that? While the pandemic disrupted our ability to take vacation in 202, in 2019, more than half of American workers didn't use all of their paid vacation days. In comparison, workers in France, Germany and Scandinavia routinely take six weeks off per year. Several studies show that not taking extended time off from […] The post How to Get Employees to Actually Take Vacation appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

When designing a PTO policy that's right for your company, there are many flexible benefits to consider. We've gathered ten of the most compelling PTO policy incentives that came up again and again in our study on the 25 Highest Rated Companies for Vacation and Paid Time Off, which is based entirely on benefits reviews […] The post 10 Ways To Create An Attractive PTO Policy appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

Imagine it's your first day at a new company. You have a knot in your stomach and you feel nervous. You walk in the front door of your new office building and as you grab the handle, you pray that the knot in your stomach is not a confirmation of your greatest fear -- that you will be […] The post Fun & Engaging New Hire Onboarding Ideas appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

April is Stress Awareness Month - 30 days dedicated to increasing awareness around sources of stress and the general threat it presents to overall health. It's an effort embraced by many healthcare providers, but given the most typical source of stress and the high cost to employers, it's an initiative that would make a lot […] The post 10 Quick Ways to Promote Workplace Wellness appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

How many people trust their managers? A study by Edelman found that one in three employees don't trust their employer. Another study by EY found that number to be even lower, with only 46 percent having trust in their organization, and 49 percent in their boss/team. Trust is one of the most important things you […] The post 7 Ways Managers Can Build Trust in the Workplace appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

The existence of a major gender disparity in the tech industry, particularly in the male-dominated culture of Silicon Valley, is common knowledge. The percentages of female employees working at major tech companies are improving, but still not at parity to male employees: 37% at Facebook, 34% at Apple, 43% at Twitter, 32% at Google and […] The post How Performance Reviews Reinforce Gender Bias appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

Employee engagement is a subject that garners plenty of attention. Higher engagement rates lead to more satisfied and productive workers, but that presumes that engagement begins when the job does. In reality, the foundations of a strong employee-employer connection begin by creating a positive branding experience during recruitment, hiring and onboarding. This is especially true […] The post 3 Ways to Change Your Employer Branding to Secure Stronger Talent appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more

If you're a manager, it's likely that you've been in a situation before where there's a conversation that needs to happen - or news to be delivered - and the time never seems to be right. In the meantime the issue is mounting, and it's clear procrastination is not going to make it go away. […] The post How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Employees appeared first on US | Glassdoor for Employers ..read more