How to onboard remote engineers

How do you set up newly hired engineers for success? Start with a great onboarding process. Research by Glassdoor found that organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82 percent and productivity by over 70 percent. When you’re an engineering lead, a critical part of your role is helping other engineers grow and setting them up for success. That means making sure they have the tools and processes they need to have an impact from day one.  But how can you make new team members feel…

How to foster bully-free and healthy work environments for your employees

I would like to discuss one of the most influential factors on employee mental health in modern office settings: workplace bullying. Once regarded as incidents that only took place on school playgrounds, bullying now runs rampant in offices and other workspaces, leading to a high negative financial impact for companies. According to Forbes, workplace bullying costs the U.S. economy an estimated $360 billion annually due to high turnover and diminished work productivity. Research conducted by Monster.com, the global employment service, found that 90 percent of workers have been bullied at…

5 ways to boost your team’s morale

Remote team management comes with its own set of challenges, but long days spent at home can lead to feelings of disconnect and isolation. Many remote workers are finding their morale drop as remote work becomes the new normal. No wonder! Working from home non-stop, 7 am-7 pm can be the physical equivalent of sitting on a long-haul flight every day, minus the effects of altitude. Morale drives productivity and engagement among team members. When morale is high, the company and department can thrive. And managers need to ensure their…

Four reasons why your HRIS should integrate with your payroll system

If you are a modern mid-sized company, you are likely using both an HRIS for managing your people and processes and a payroll system for managing payroll. This is great—but these two systems should not work in silos.

Hibob did it again: $150MM raised in Series C funding round

Being an entrepreneur is not an easy job, but it is the most rewarding. Like seafaring explorers, entrepreneurs lead expeditions into completely uncharted territories. We deal with uncertainty, take huge risks, dare to think big, and break boundaries. It is only with a clear vision, strong DNA, reliance on past experience, and the amazing teams that support us that we can succeed.  I’m incredibly proud to announce that we’ve raised $150 million in Series C funding. This round was led by General Atlantic, with participation from existing investors, including Bessemer…

How managers can help their team switch off from remote work

When your home is your office, there's no natural divide between work and home life. Team leaders and managers are struggling to establish boundaries that support the wellbeing of their entire team, end unpaid overtime hours, and dismantle the current culture demanding employees be constantly online or available. The root of the problem In a recent survey conducted by Slack of more than 2,000 UK employees, they found 40% of employees battled with blurred lines between personal and professional life. Additionally, 38% were unable to unplug from the “always on”…

Is there a cure for employee turnover?

This past April, job attrition in the U.S. reached its highest rate on record, ushering in what many are calling “The Great Resignation.” In this hyper-competitive job market, the cost of losing your best and brightest is soaring. Research reveals that replacing people can cost up to 40% of their salary. Losing key people limits productivity, damages morale, and requires companies to spend huge amounts of money and effort on finding and training replacements. Some turnover is healthy, but when it gets in the way of productivity or forces your…

Hibob Named a Leader in G2’s Fall 2021 Grid Report for Core HR

Over the past six months, Hibob customers have taken to G2 Crowd to share their experience with our product, service, and support.

Six ways HR can build trust and improve company culture

Employees who work in a high-trust environment experience 74% less stress. Here are six ways to build trust and cultivate a work culture where employees feel less stress and more freedom.

HR tech to the rescue: creating happier, more productive employees

Streamlined communication between employees at all levels helps everyone feel connected and aligned—something especially important for those working from home, who are at increased risk of disconnection and disengagement.

Six HR titles fit for the new world of work

Today’s job titles are beginning to reflect the increased importance of the employee experience. These changes have created new functions and titles for the HR department that reflect the new skills that today’s HR leaders possess.

How goal-setting in bob empowers employees to succeed

When we set ourselves a goal, both in our personal and professional lives, we actively plan to achieve something. The more seriously we take the goal, and the more planning involved, the more likely we will follow it to completion. In psychology, goal-setting is an essential tool for self-motivation and achievement. Goal-setting is also associated with higher levels of self-confidence, self-esteem, and independence.

Will AI replace the “human” in HR?

The question of whether AI will replace HR is admittedly a silly one. Machines can do a lot, but HR's role will always require human skill, knowledge, and above all, empathy.

Suite vs. point solutions: 4 things to think about before you choose

With all of the systems available for HR teams, it's essential to assess the needs of your company and employees before choosing a solution. Here are four things to think about before settling on a point or suite solution.

Why people analytics matter in HR

70% of company executives cite people analytics as a top priority. Here are three ways HR can employ people analytics to make better business decisions.