HR Industry News
April 2025 Newsletter
6 Ways that Preventative HR Can Save You Time, Money and Hassle Lots of business owners don’t want to invest in preventative HR. They’d rather just pay for HR Support like us to fix issues as they arise. This is great for us, as it creates a lot of high-value, billable work. However, this way […]
April 1, 2025
Let’s Bust a Common Workplace Myth: “Performance Appraisals Don’t Work”
If you’ve ever thought performance appraisals are just a box-ticking exercise or a painful annual ritual, you’re not alone. But the problem isn’t appraisals themselves… it’s how they’re often done. When handled poorly, appraisals can feel pointless or even counterproductive. But when done right, they can be a game-changer for your team and business. Why […]
March 25, 2025
The Ultimate HR Guide to Offboarding Employees
In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey, from attracting the best people to come and work for your company to ensuring a smooth exit when they move on. Here’s what the Employee Life Cycle looks […]
March 18, 2025
“Must-know” Information for Employers: Protected Characteristics
What are protected characteristics?In the United States, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, it is unlawful to discriminate against individuals based on the following protected characteristics: • Age• Disability• Genetic information• National origin• Pregnancy• Race• Color• Religion• Sex• Sexual orientation• Gender identity This applies to applicants, employees and former employees. What […]
March 12, 2025
March 2025 Newsletter
7 Risks of Not Having an Employee Offboarding Process In the world of HR, we use a framework called the ‘Employee Life Cycle’ to help us to understand and manage every stage of an employee’s journey… Offboarding is one of the most critical stages of the Employee Life Cycle, yet it is often overlooked. However, […]
March 4, 2025
Banter vs. bullying: why you need to draw a line in the sand
Let’s talk about something we’ve all come across in the workplace: banter. The jokes, laughs and lighthearted digs make the workday a bit more fun. But here’s the tricky part… What happens when banter crosses the line into bullying? As an HR consultant, I’ve seen firsthand how blurred lines can create a toxic environment. And, […]
February 4, 2025
Strategic HR guide for SMEs: How to improve your business’s culture
Company culture impacts everything from your financial success to your customer’s happiness. And that’s why working on and improving your company culture makes strategic sense. In this guide, we’ll explain company culture, why it’s so important and how you can improve it for everyone’s benefit. What is company culture? Your company culture is something that […]
February 4, 2025
How to manage gross misconduct…
Dealing with gross misconduct in the workplace is one of the most challenging scenarios for any employer. It’s a serious matter that can lead to immediate termination, but it’s critical to approach it cautiously to ensure compliance with employment laws and avoid unnecessary disputes. If you suspect an employee of gross misconduct, this step-by-step guide […]
February 4, 2025
February News 2025
HR Policy Checklist for 2025I can’t stress enough how important policies are. They are your business’s instruction manual and ensure that you… • Stay legally compliant• Set clear expectations• Act consistently and fairly• Protect you and your business With a new White House Administration coming in January 2025, and because employment laws can change, it’s […]
February 4, 2025
Do you have the right policies in place for 2025?
Do you have the right policies in place for 2025? HR policies are as crucial to your business as the laws of the land. They provide your organization with written guidance on how employees should behave and your expectations. You can rely on them if you have an issue with an employee and they can […]
January 14, 2025