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6 Best Online Course Platforms 2020

By Kathy Haan on December 6, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (2)

Online course platforms provide a way for course creators to share their content with students in a single spot through video, audio, and written text. We looked at a variety of platforms and compared them by price, features, and ease of use to determine the top six, including the best overall online course platform. Top…

What Company Culture is And 10 Great Company Culture Examples

By Patrick Proctor on November 11, 2019 | HR Operations, Human Resources, What is | Comments (0)

Company culture encompasses the entire identity of an organization. It consists of the company’s personality and atmosphere within which it operates, more specifically the management team’s leadership style, company mission, values, expectations, systems, and so on. Because culture can largely affect your company’s success, understanding what company culture is and clearly defining yours is essential….

What Does Human Resources Do? 25 Important HR Functions

By Laura Handrick on November 11, 2019 | HR Operations, Human Resources, What is | Comments (0)

In a word, HR oversees the “people” stuff. It has both tactical (hiring, benefits enrollment) and strategic (leadership training, risk avoidance, diversity) roles. You can place the specific HR functions a business needs into buckets, depending on its size. For startups, HR may run payroll but focus more on building culture as the company grows….

30 Inspirational Walt Disney Quotes on Business and Success

By Anna Dizon on November 4, 2019 | HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Walter Elias Disney was an American businessman, voice actor, producer, and cartoonist, known for many things, including creating Disney World and the beloved cartoon character Mickey Mouse. Before achieving success, Disney faced a multitude of obstacles most people couldn’t imagine, but through it all, he endured to create a legacy. Here are 30 Walt Disney…

What Is Holiday Pay? (+ Free Holiday Pay Policy Template)

By Laura Handrick on October 30, 2019 | How To, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (10)

Holiday pay is not required, but to remain competitive, U.S. businesses voluntarily pay employees for an average of 7.6 holidays per year—typically New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When employees are required to work on a holiday, businesses often provide additional compensation or a floating day off instead. Holiday Pay…

Top 25 Office Holiday Party Ideas

By Laura Handrick on October 23, 2019 | HR Operations, Human Resources, Tip List | Comments (2)

Office holiday parties boost morale and teamwork. With winter festivities around the corner, it’s important to consider holiday party ideas that will get your employees in the spirit of the season. You have numerous options, from affordable team community service events to pricey all-out entertainment with lots of cool food and event options sandwiched between….

How to Prevent Harassment in the Workplace

By Laura Handrick on September 27, 2019 | How To, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Preventing workplace harassment means you prohibit inappropriate behavior by co-workers, clients, and vendors toward your employees. It supports the intent of anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws meant to protect your staff. Identifying and preventing workplace harassment is crucial to a healthy productive work environment. We’ll provide nine tips showing how to prevent harassment in the workplace….

Free Employee Schedule Templates & Instructions

By Laura Handrick on September 19, 2019 | HR Operations, Human Resources, Templates | Comments (3)

Using free employee schedule templates saves time from having to manually create Excel-based employee schedules. Employers can choose from numerous templates depending on their business hours and scheduling pattern, including one-day, weekly, 24/7, and shift. Free Excel Employee Schedule Templates & How to Use Them To help schedule your employees, we’ve provided four kinds of…

7 Best HR Software for Small Business

By Laura Handrick on September 6, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (4)

Human resource software for small businesses manages multiple people processes, freeing business owners to focus on growing their companies. The best HR software helps employers track employee data starting with recruitment and hiring. For $3-$30 per employee, per month, all-in-one HR tools can manage benefits, payroll, and job performance with intuitive online software. Top 7…

6 Best Employee Time Tracking Apps for 2020

By Laura Handrick on September 3, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (0)

Employee time tracking apps support managers and employees by monitoring hours and overtime worked using mobile devices. When determining the best app, cost—some are free while others cost a few dollars a month per worker—ease of use, and scheduling capabilities are most important to consider. Online storage for time worked data is also essential. Top…

Top 10 Employee Time Clocks for Small Businesses

By Laura Handrick on September 3, 2019 | Buyer's Guide, HR Operations, Human Resources | Comments (4)

Employee time clocks help track when employees are working or on break. Time card machines are fine for one location. Otherwise, newer cloud-based employee time clock systems provide more flexibility for just a few dollars a month per employee. We considered both types of employee time clocks for ease of use and time-saving compliance features….

Why Human Resources Is Important for Small Businesses

By Laura Handrick on August 29, 2019 | HR Operations, Human Resources, Tip List | Comments (0)

Human resources (HR) is the function within a business that’s responsible for the “people stuff.” It encompasses a broad array of disciplines from recruiting to compensation. In short, HR staff ensure your workers are hired, paid, and productive. Choosing to embrace HR at your company can maximize business performance, improving both customer satisfaction and profitability….