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HR professionals wear a lot of hats, from writing and enforcing new handbook policies to orchestrating the company potluck. I love productivity, organization, and collaboration tools that allow me to switch between multiple tasks without losing my work. The web browser Arc and Google Workspace are my favorites. With them, I can separate different aspects of my job — like researching, writing, and administration — to stay on track with multiple priorities.
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Hard Skills vs Soft Skills: How to Measure Them?
Key takeaways Hard skills vs soft skills As an employer, finding employees with a good balance of hard and soft skills is essential to building a productive and harmonious work environment. There are many ways to hire, identify, and develop employees’ hard and soft skills, like: Hard and soft skills are two sides of the…
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An Employer Guide to Global Employee Benefits
Key takeaways Take a look at our software guides for benefits administration and global payroll to browse tools that support your international employees. What are global employee benefits? Benefits are a type of indirect compensation an employer offers in addition to an employee’s direct, financial compensation. Employers use benefits to attract and retain employees, promote…
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Top 5 Oracle Taleo Competitors for Recruiting Software
Oracle Taleo, once a staple recruiting platform for major enterprises, is being phased out in favor of the Oracle HCM suite, which includes recruiting capabilities. While some businesses are comfortable making the switch to Oracle’s larger HCM suite, others may want to consider migrating to another platform that better suits their unique needs. The process…
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The Ultimate Performance Review Process: 7 Steps for Success
Key takeaways How to create a performance review process in 7 steps Adopting performance review processes in your company can optimize your workforce’s skills to stay ahead of your competitors. Successful companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Salesforce use performance evaluations to maintain profitability. However, an effective performance review process can also help your employees…
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AI in HR: 6 Ways Artificial Intelligence Impacts the Workplace
Key takeaways: Browse our HR Software Guide for solutions with AI features to start streamlining your HR processes. What is AI in HR? Artificial intelligence (AI) is a broad term referring to machines that can analyze data and make decisions without human intervention. It uses either machine learning or natural language processing to train machines…
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How Performance Bonuses Help Avoid Bias and Increase Productivity
Perhaps you have seen it in action: A coworker suddenly receives a bonus that you do not, despite being in the same position for the same amount of time. When you ask your manager why you didn’t receive a bonus, they give you a vague response about your performance “efficiency.” But, how was your performance…
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How to Do a Background Check for Employment
Key takeaways: Disclaimer: This article is not intended as legal advice. Please seek counsel from an employment law attorney for specific situations. Check out our Onboarding Software Guide for platforms that integrate with or offer background check services. What to do before running a background check Before running an employee background check for pre-employment, you…
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How to Create an Effective Work-From-Anywhere Policy
Key takeaways: Explore our HR Software Guide for products to help manage your distributed workforce. Elements of an effective work-from-anywhere policy If you’re considering changing your hybrid or work-from-home policies — or if you’re setting up remote working policies for the first time — consider the following elements when creating your WFA policy: Including these…
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Employee Resource Groups: Definition & Implementation
Key takeaways: Explore HR software to satisfy the needs of your small business in our Best Human Resources (HR) Software for Small Businesses. What is an employee resource group? Employee resource groups (ERGs) are employee-led internal organizations that focus on creating more diverse, inclusive workplaces. They also go by affinity groups, business resource groups, or…
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Culture vs. Values: What’s the Difference?
Key takeaways: Check out our Employee Engagement Software Guide for solutions to engage and motivate your workforce. What are values? Company values are principles, ethics, morals, and beliefs that guide an employer’s decision-making process. They help distinguish right and wrong, like a company’s moral compass. Examples include concepts like teamwork, inclusion, innovation, and trust. Another…