Thoughts on HR

Employee evaluations are often treated as a required administrative task rather than a strategic tool. Forms are completed, ratings are assigned, and conversations move on without creating real clarity or momentum for employees. Effective employee evaluations can help...

Most organizations hold annual performance evaluations at the same time each year. Some employers do them in January, some in the summer, and others tie them to each employee’s anniversary date. No matter when they occur, these conversations often focus heavily on...

The start of a new year brings change for many organizations. New hires may be joining the team, budgets are being set, and goals for the year ahead are taking shape. As those plans move forward, decisions around policies, pay, training, and compliance often follow....

If you run a business, there’s a good chance you’re already using a Human Capital Management (HCM) system, even if you don’t call it that. Platforms like Paycom, Paylocity, Heartland, ADP, Zenefits, and others all fall into this category. In the past, these same tools...

Recognizing the Impact of Previous Workplace Trauma Think about the last time you started a new job. You probably brought more than your résumé with you. You brought your experience, your expectations, and maybe even a few scars from workplaces past. Not every...

A request for extended leave is something every business will encounter at some point, yet many small businesses are not prepared when it happens. Employers typically have policies that cover vacation time, sick days, or a week or two of paid leave. However, what...

We’re excited to introduce Alicia Wilczek, who recently joined the whyHR team as an HR consultant. With more than 15 years of experience in human resources, Alicia brings a strong foundation in employee relations, compliance, and talent development. She’s passionate...

The whyHR team is growing again! We’re excited to introduce Michelle Martell as our new bilingual HR assistant. Michelle brings a decade of experience in staffing and recruiting along with a passion for helping people feel supported and informed at work, especially...

Hiring the right HR support is one of the most important decisions a business can make. But for many small to mid-sized companies, the idea of building a full in-house HR team can feel overwhelming or completely out of reach. That’s where fractional HR comes in....

Most employers think they know what their team wants — higher pay, better benefits, and maybe a little flexibility. But the truth is more complex. Employees are people, not packages. Their priorities are shaped by their lives, their goals, and how they define success....