Thoughts on HR

We recently welcomed Dezaria Taylor to the WhyHR team! In her role as an HR assistant, Dezaria will work to support our specialists in all aspects of client service, including employee onboarding, reviewing resumes and applications, conducting interviews, and...

The idea of a four-day work week is making a comeback for some employers, and it’s a common topic of conversation with our clients.

You have probably heard employees complain that meetings seem endless, pointless, and a distraction from being able to get things done. Those assessments of meetings can be painfully accurate all too often, especially when meetings meander and the original intent gets...

As businesses begin, they often start with so few employees that they have no HR department. Small- and medium-sized businesses exist for quite some time this way. As they grow, they eventually find themselves with enough employees that an HR department seems like a...

All too often, we hear small businesses say, “I’m a small business, so I can’t offer (insert benefit here).” Whether it’s health insurance, retirement, or some other allowance, small businesses often feel like they are too small to spend money on benefits. Don’t fall...

This month, we extend a warm welcome to Jaylee Simpson, who has joined WhyHR as an HR assistant. As the newest member of our team, Jaylee works closely with our HR consultants in supporting their clients. In that capacity, she runs background checks, generates offer...

Employers have a responsibility to provide a workplace that is safe and free of harassment for all people. Understandably, many employers have concerns about what happens when a harassment complaint is filed at their business. WhyHR is often called in to investigate...

Company culture is something that needs to be nurtured over time. All too often, companies check a few boxes and think they’ve created a solid company culture. While they may have created the start of a great culture, without consistent and diligent action to maintain...

When creating company policy regarding job titles and descriptions, and when advertising for open positions, it is important to be clear on job classifications. Different categories of jobs, such as full-time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary positions, all hold...

There is a long-standing school of thought that, when posting an open position at a company, salary should not be publicly listed. In most cases, the goal of the company is to get the candidate they want but at a lower salary than the candidate would like. It is...