HR tools

Building employee and manager empowerment: one-one-one meeting templates

At the heart of any successful business is a clear and strong understanding of the importance of communication. One-on-one meetings between managers and their employees have always been an important part of working in a team. They help to align expectations and develop and keep a strong, open line of communication. But with remote and hybrid workplaces becoming more and more commonplace, there are far fewer face-to-face interactions. This has made these meetings all the more crucial. While one-on-one meetings are arguably best held in person, they can still be…

Creating a hybrid work policy: Checklist and employee survey template

During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work emerged as an effective means of maintaining both productivity and employee wellbeing. So it’s no surprise that many companies now see the need to create a full hybrid work policy—often for the first time. Based on the results of our survey ‘The advantages of the hybrid work model’, we’ve created a checklist and employee survey template to help you construct your own hybrid work policy so that you can meet your company’s needs and look after your people’s wellbeing. This HR…

How to implement your first compensation plan

When pay decisions rely on gut instincts, gender bias, and unreliable data, compensation decisions can create complications and setbacks. To replace your ad-hoc compensation plans with a solid strategy, you must consider what’s included in the program, how compensation impacts the employee life cycle, as well as when—and how—you should launch your strategy.

Creating your strategic HR plan

What is an HR plan? An HR plan provides a clear roadmap for HR professionals to deliver on their organization's business goals. It encompasses the programs and plans around things like culture, tools, internal comms, hybrid/remote work, and benefits that the HR team owns. The introduction of an HR plan helps modern businesses prevent staffing shortages and surpluses—and ensures the best fit between employees and jobs. HR plans consider your organization's people today and forecast future work demands. With a clear HR plan, companies can remain productive and profitable. An…

Welcome onboard! Essential checklists for employee onboarding

A good onboarding process has a lot of parts that usually need to be juggled simultaneously. This is why it’s so important to have a solid procedure in place.