Staff Update
Without exception, every list of HR tips and advice includes this one: onboard your new hires. And that’s for a good reason. Onboarding is an essential process that comes with multiple benefits for any company, big or small. Show your new hires that you take employee training and development seriously by having a formal onboarding […]
Choose The Right People
Our first HR advice for employers starts with the formation of your team. Your small business team will perform best when it’s filled with the right talent. That means you should look beyond formal qualifications and focus on recruiting people with strong soft skills and a true passion for their jobs. The first step to […]
Write An Employee Manual
To keep all the necessary information about your company nice and neat, prepare an employee manual. An employee manual includes basic information, such as operating hours and official closure dates. It also includes details about employee pay, benefits, vacation/leave policies, and other compensation-related topics. You should also lay out behavioral expectations (e.g., dress code) and […]
Establish a Strong Company Culture
A strong company culture drives employee engagement and minimizes employee turnover. However, you can’t establish one unless your team is on board with your company values. To that end, make sure you communicate your company vision early on, and that all employees model your values. Another point to consider is that a strong company culture […]
Leadership Skills
Our next HR advice for small businesses requires some self-reflection and personal work. You see, as a team leader, you need to fine-tune certain skills to manage your team effectively and make them strong advocates of your company culture. The list of leadership skills is long, so we’ll cover the basics. Communication skills are undoubtedly […]
Try To Hire People Better Than You
There’s a trick in following this tip. In most cases what happens is that the interviewer feels that the candidate is trying to negate whatever they are saying or trying to play too smart. However, HR analytics shows that candidates who disagree with you will help you get a new, fresh perspective towards your business […]
Strong Company Culture
A strong company culture drives employee engagement and minimizes employee turnover. However, you can’t establish one unless your team is on board with your company values. To that end, make sure you communicate your company vision early on, and that all employees model your values. Another point to consider is that a strong company culture […]
Leadership Skills
Our next HR advice for small businesses requires some self-reflection and personal work. You see, as a team leader, you need to fine-tune certain skills to manage your team effectively and make them strong advocates of your company culture. The list of leadership skills is long, so we’ll cover the basics. Communication skills are undoubtedly […]
Employee Handbook
To keep all the necessary information about your company nice and neat, prepare an employee handbook. An employee handbook includes basic information, such as operating hours and official closure dates. It also includes details about employee pay, benefits, vacation/leave policies, and other compensation-related topics. You should also lay out behavioral expectations (e.g., dress code) and […]
Employee Feedback
This is one of the most important HR tips for managers: encourage employee feedback. Otherwise, unresolved issues will pile up and, before you know it, you’ll start losing some of your best talent. Make no mistake, top performers are the ones who leave first in search of a better work environment. The best way to […]