More than half of new hires want an onboarding process that is thorough and organized, according to a LinkedIn poll. Onboarding software can help your HR team create automated processes, provide easy access to needed paperwork, and create a “paper trail” of accomplished tasks to ensure compliance. The best ones are affordable and easy to…
About the Author
Patrick Proctor
Patrick Proctor, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) and has consulted and operated at the executive level within the worlds of human resources, organizational development, strategic planning and corporate social responsibility (CSR) for more than 20 years. He has proven success in creating cultures of collaboration and implementing change to achieve sustained workforce excellence.
He recently was the Vice President of Operations and Human Resources at Stash Tea Company for almost a decade and now consults with C-suite executives on people management and related best practices. Patrick holds an MBA in Business Management and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology.
Patrick is a contributor to Fit Small Business and writes about HR and business topics impacting leaders today.
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New Employee Orientation Plus a Checklist to Keep You on Track
New employee orientation is the first official experience new hires have with their employers after they join the team. It should provide a good introduction into the company’s culture, the employee’s job duties, and an opportunity to complete any required paperwork. We recommend using a checklist to ensure you provide the best experience possible. We’ve…
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Trello vs monday.com: Price, Features & What’s Best in 2020
Monday.com and Trello are both popular project management software solutions and with good reason. They’re easy to use, customizable, and visually appealing, making project management fun instead of a chore. But which is best? We compare Trello vs monday.com, comparing costs, flexibility, customization, and each software company’s plans for the future. When to Use monday.com…
Glassdoor vs Indeed: Pricing, Features, & What’s Best in 2020
Glassdoor is a database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings, salary reports, interview reviews that includes salary tools, and free job board. It’s best for businesses focused on employer branding and encouraging job seekers to apply. In comparison, Indeed is a free job board that provides employer reviews and salary tools. It’s best for businesses…
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Gusto vs ADP vs Paychex: Price & Features Comparison 2020
When comparing payroll processing companies for small businesses, three of the best software options are ADP vs Paychex vs Gusto. They all help employers pay their employees and comply with applicable labor and tax laws. ADP and Paychex, however, have more reporting and customization options and are priced significantly higher than Gusto. Gusto vs ADP…
Types of Project Management & Software
What defines project management (PM) is important, because not everyone looks at project management the same way. There are seven basic project management styles we highlight in detail and there are accompanying programs designed specifically to help you manage in your chosen method. 1. Waterfall Project Management Waterfall methodology is a linear project management style…
5 Steps to Building a Dynamic Team
Developing and sustaining a high-performing, collaborative, innovative and dynamic team is a challenge. It’s not simply finding the right people; it is sustaining those individuals, empowering them as a team and helping them define how they will execute their tasks. We will walk you through how to build a team that you can trust and…
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10 SMART Goals Examples for Small Businesses in 2020
Business goals usually involve an entire organization and can include items like budgets, customer lists, vendors, and service or product management. Pulling it all together can be challenging, but it’s worth it if you can learn how to implement SMART goals (S=specific, M=measurable, A=achievable, R=relevant, and T=time-bound). We outlined some SMART goals examples you can…
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15 Great Employee Wellness Program Ideas & Tips
Lifestyle plays an important role in our health, and one way employers can partner with employees in this endeavor is by creating an active employee wellness program. The fact is that there are many different approaches to wellness. We’ll help you narrow the list to what we view as best practices in this arena. Our…
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How to Terminate an Employee
Employers are right to be concerned about how to fire an employee legally due to often confusing federal and state laws. However, most states allow businesses to terminate employees at will. Protect your business from costly wrongful termination and anti-discrimination lawsuits by following important steps like documenting the “why” and sending final paychecks on time….
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Ultimate Guide to a PTO Policy (With a PTO Template Policy)
A paid time off (PTO) policy commonly combines vacation, sick time, and some or all personal time into a single bank of paid days off for employees. The advantage to employees is that they get to manage their approved time away from the workplace while employers offer an affordable benefit that is highly valued by…
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What Is Training and Development?
Training and development is commonly understood to be the portion of your people operations that focuses on your employees’ overall improvement of skill sets and abilities. As this article unpacks for you, its purpose is to advance your employees by engaging your top talent through the areas your organization needs or values the most, yielding…
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