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How to Create a PTO Policy

Paid time off (PTO) is a highly valued benefit that attracts top talent, reduces burnout, and improves employee engagement. Creating the right PTO policy for your business requires careful consideration of your staffing needs, industry benchmarks, legal requirements and more. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to craf

Ryan Lawrence Jul 11, 2024

How to Write an Effective Employee Warning Letter (With Templates)

An employee warning notice allows workers to remedy performance or behavioral issues. Learn how to write a letter that gets the best results.

Stacie Adams Jul 10, 2024

What is Constructive Discharge? The Essential Guide to Constructive Dismissal and Termination

All jobs have their unique stressors, but some employees deal with more than just “normal” work stress. If you’re experiencing a volatile work environment and aren’t receiving internal support, you may feel like your only option is to quit.

Ana Gotter Jul 9, 2024

What Is Quiet Firing and How To Stop It

Quiet firing is a form of managerial neglect that slowly pushes employees out of their jobs. Here's how to spot potential issues and prevent them from negatively impacting your organization.

Ryan Lawrence Jul 9, 2024

How to Build a Successful Employee Experience Strategy

Job seekers prioritize employee experience when searching for a new role. A comprehensive employee experience strategy can help your organization attract top talent and create a positive company culture.

Sarah Foley Jul 7, 2024

Reference Check Questions: What To Ask Before Hiring Someone

Asking the right reference check questions can help hiring managers view their top candidates better.

Kaylyn McKenna Jul 6, 2024

What Is Absenteeism and How Can My Business Address It?

Absenteeism goes beyond missing a few days here and there—it's about habitually skipping work. It's usually a sign of a more significant issue, like a disengaged workforce, problems in the company culture, or ineffective HR disciplinary procedures. Here are the common causes of absenteeism, how to calculate it, and strategies for addressing it.

Jocelyn Baker Jul 2, 2024

35 Law Firm Interview Questions to Ask Candidates

Assessing candidates for jobs in law can be complex, but a solid interview process can help you make the best decision. Asking the right law firm interview questions provides greater insight into a person’s skills and abilities and determines how well they’ll acclimate to the firm’s culture. Also, the questions included here can prepare candi

Stacie Adams Jun 20, 2024

How to Use the 4-Step WHO Interview Method to Hire Top Talent

Discover the power of the Who interview method—a proven approach designed to help you identify and hire the best talent out there. This four-step process is more than just an interview; it's a strategic framework enabling you to evaluate candidates and assemble a team of A players systematically.

Anna Petron Jun 10, 2024

How to Calculate & Improve Employee Turnover Rate

Businesses invest significantly in attracting, hiring, and training employees, making it essential to retain them and their organizational knowledge. Although some turnover is inevitable, understanding how to calculate and minimize turnover is key to business growth.

Ana Gotter Jun 9, 2024

What is Resenteeism and How to Fix It in the Workplace

With workplace trends like quiet quitting and coffee badging rising, another challenge has emerged: resenteeism. This term describes employees who feel trapped in their jobs, unhappy and resentful, without seeing any better alternatives. Recognizing the early signs of resenteeism and knowing how to address them is key to re-engaging affected employ

Ryan Lawrence Jun 6, 2024

What Is a Stay Interview? 15 Questions to Get You Started

Your workforce is your most valuable asset. While hiring top talent is essential, retaining employees is just as necessary for your business's success. Stay interviews are a proactive way for managers to understand what's important to their team members and address concerns. It will keep you in tune with your employees' needs and help reduce turnov

Anna Petron May 31, 2024
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Quality of Start vs. Quality of Hire: Important HR Metrics

A great hiring process doesn’t stop when an employee signs the offer letter. The real measure of success is in how well new hires integrate, perform, and contribute over time. That’s where quality of hire and quality of start come into play. Tracking these key HR metrics can improve hiring decisions, increase employee retention, and build a str

Leighann Emo Mar 19, 2025

How to Calculate and Improve Your Job Offer Acceptance Rate

Anna Petron

The Ultimate Employee Onboarding Checklist for a Seamless New Hire Experience

Stacie Adams

Effective Employee Retention Strategies to Reduce Turnover and Build Loyalty

Ryan Lawrence

Employee Retention: 8 Strategies to Keep Your Best Workers

Anna Petron

How to Write SMART Goals (With Template)

Stacie Adams