The Hiblog

How clubs and ERGs can create belonging in globally dispersed teams

ERGs offer numerous advantages to employees and the organization alike. In addition to keeping people engaged in their work and encouraging collaboration with colleagues, they’re also a highly effective DEI&B strategy.

How to recruit and retain talent in the competitive tech marketplace

Tech professionals prioritize their growth and seek out development opportunities in keeping with their desired path. This reality adds greater urgency to the current employer critiques (of everything from salary and benefits to the company’s impact) on everyone’s minds—and turns up the pressure to retain people.

How to recession-proof your company with organizational transparency

Transparency has to come from the top in organizations to be effective. As an HR leader, encouraging the C-suite to say more, not less, can be tough in times like these, but it’s not impossible. Here are some suggestions that can help.

Enhance your digital workplace strategy to transform the employee experience

A digital workspace that supports managers to truly connect with, motivate, and inspire their teams is a critical foundation for business success. Here are the key technologies—and conversations—that every HR and IT team have when considering how to create a truly effective digital workplace strategy.

5 questions your people will ask during recessions and how managers can answer them

Managers needn’t be caught off guard by anxious team members. By preparing for the most common questions, you can help them reassure their people and build trust.

How to write a written warning for employees

A written warning for employees indicates the severity of the employer’s concerns—and clarifies that the person in question needs to match or exceed the standards of behavior outlined in the employee handbook.

Taking a people-forward approach to DE&I compliance in the US

To help you navigate the choppy waters of DE&I policies, anti-discrimination laws, state-to-state variations, and anti-DE&I pushback, here are some important things to keep in mind.

Top 7 HR best practices to build a better workplace

When companies implement best HR practices, they create working environments where people thrive—ultimately boosting the business’s bottom line.

How to use surveys to understand your people, boost productivity, and save money during economic downturns

Alongside one-on-one meetings, anonymous surveys are one of the best ways of gauging morale, identifying issues, and planning your strategy for building confidence and reassuring your people.

To give, or not to give? Navigating the 2023 merit pay dilemma.

When it comes to deciding on merit increases, business leaders may find themselves facing a dilemma. On the one hand, wage freezes and bonus cuts can seem like the best way to preserve the business’s bottom line. On the other hand, strategic compensation incentives are crucial for retaining the key talent you’ve fought so hard to find over the last few years.

5 ways HR can support managers in global workforce management

To ensure employee engagement and satisfaction in today’s global, remote, and hybrid workplace, it’s up to HR leaders to provide middle managers with the support and training they need to handle the multicultural workforce and its challenges.