The Hiblog

How feedback and open communication help retain talent in turbulent times

This article explores how trust, transparency, and open communication with your people during a recession are fundamental for positive business outcomes.

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.

Leading with vision: How to create a local team identity continents away from company headquarters

Building a strong local team with a unique identity that fits within a solid, global company culture isn't easy. Getting it right takes time and patience.

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.

How to use Bob’s surveys to gain feedback and inform change for your people

A survey is a proven method for taking a pulse check of your people to see how they feel about different topics relating to the workplace and their jobs. In times of uncertainty, when your people may feel insecure about their job security, it’s all the more important to understand how they feel so that you can address their fears and instill confidence in the company.

8 ways to celebrate Black History Month in the workplace

February is Black History Month (BHM), when the US celebrates African Americans’ contributions and achievements throughout history. This is an opportunity for HR to collaborate with their people to promote an understanding of the month's history by creating thoughtful programming that celebrates Black cultures and fosters inclusivity.

How to empower people managers to create an environment of inclusion and belonging

In an interview presented at “The State of DEIB” virtual event, our Chief Customer Officer Adi Janowitz explained how managers can extend the value of belonging through interactions with people on their team, and what HiBob looks for when hiring or promoting new managers.

4 ways to ace the holiday season with Bob

However your company plans to celebrate the holidays, it’s always a busy time of year, with a lot to get done before you take some well-deserved time off. So, before you set up your “out of office,” here are four ways that Bob can help you to ensure a successful holiday season for you and your people.

How HiBob uses trust, transparency, and teamwork to empower and retain our people

As a CEO or CHRO, you need to set the tone of trust. I can’t control the trust between a manager and an employee in my company, but what I can do is lead by example.

5 ways to support employee wellness in 2023

Wellness is more than a buzzword. It’s the key to keeping your employees happy and healthy as we head into 2023.

The everyday challenges of remote work etiquette

In this article, we’re going to explore how you can best prepare your teams for the potential pitfalls of remote work etiquette as your company grows and diversifies.

Tapping into the power of today's multi-generational workforce

Today’s workforce spans at least four generations. They equip companies with nearly a century of workforce evolution and experience when brought together. The value of this experience is priceless.

4 tips to keep your dispersed teams engaged

The surge in remote and hybrid work has caused in-person interactions and employee engagement to decline. As a result, managers are on the lookout for ways to keep their dispersed teams engaged. Driving engagement within and among remote teams relies on trust and proper communication.

How to integrate anti-bias into your company culture to achieve real DEI&B

A lot of companies talk about DEI&B. It’s definitely a buzzword. But most conversations don’t address what practical steps people and organizations need to take to achieve it. If we want to build diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures where people feel a genuine sense of belonging, we have to pull bias out at the roots. This means weaving anti-bias into the fabric of our company cultures, from hiring practices to values, how you build workflows, and how you encourage and react to employee feedback.

How Bob's new audio and video features boost employee belonging

Bob now offers people the option of personalizing their profile with an audio file they can upload on how to pronounce their name.