How Do You Verify an Employee I-9 When Hiring Remote?
The United States form I-9 is an essential document for anyone seeking employment. It’s the “Employment Eligibility Verification” form, and it verifies that the individual being hired is who they claim to be and is eligible to work in the United States. It’s required for both citizens and non-citizens of the United States and needs […]
The Right Way to Respond to an Employee Resignation Letter
An employee leaving is rarely a cause for celebration. The days of 50-year careers and retirement celebrations are over, and these events are a rarity. Today, when employees leave, they’re likely doing so because they have another, better job lined up. This kind of turnover can be both annoying and costly. Not only are you […]
[Guide] 25 Diversity and Inclusion Statistics You Should Know
It’s one thing for us to tell you that diversity (in people and thought) in the workplace is essential to a modern business. No matter how much you trust us, though, it’s necessary to back up claims with facts. Here are 25 statistics worth knowing about diversity and inclusion in the workplace with that in […]
Why Did Multiple Employees All Quit at The Same Time?
Turnover is a fact of life for a business. Few employees will hold the same position forever; indeed, the idea of a life-long career has been somewhat of a rarity for decades. Even if you have particularly loyal employees, outside factors can lead to a resignation. It’s often outside of your control. However, there’s a […]
What Are the Characteristics of an Effective and Successful Team?
Very rarely do employees work on their own, in isolation. Instead, they work as part of an overall team. In a small business, that team might be the entire roster of employees, and for a larger company, the team may be their department or even a specific group within that department. Regardless of the size […]
5 Ways to Reconnect with Candidates and Manage Stale Data
Suppose you have been building up a candidate pool searching for the perfect person to fill an open role in your organization. You’ve spent several weeks at it so far, pulling in resumes and applications from a variety of different platforms. The people in your pool are actively looking for work, and you can […]
Best Practices for an Employee Offboarding Process
We’ve written before about the importance of a thorough onboarding process for new employees. A good onboarding process increases integration with your workforce and encourages a longer, more loyal career. Since turnover is so expensive, it’s vital to reduce it however you can. What about the other side of the coin? Offboarding is, in […]
13 Employee Selection Techniques and Methods (With Pros and Cons)
The process of hiring a new employee is harsh and resource-intensive. Many competing interests are vying for the attention of every good candidate. At the same time, your organization must identify high-quality candidates from a sea of less qualified applicants. Thus, your company must establish a process whereby you can filter applicants, identify the […]
What is an Interim HR Consultant? Duties, Benefits, and Alternatives
Companies are constantly in a state of flux. Many will grow, and others will stay level but experience turnover as employees leave for personal reasons, greener pastures, or better roles elsewhere. There are several reasons why your HR department might have an opening. You have an open role to fill, but the hiring process takes […]
Is Poaching Employees from Competitors Illegal or Unethical?
Every company has its superstar employees. Maybe it’s your sales team manager who has enabled growing sales year after year, or perhaps it’s an executive who has been responsible for growth in several companies. Maybe it’s a star developer who streamlines your entire workflow. Whoever it is, you want to keep them around. At the […]
