Thoughts on HR

In the workplace, currency isn’t just about money. There are three main types of currency that employers and employees exchange: dollars, wisdom, and time. Each holds different value, depending on the individual and stage of life, so it is essential for both employers...

In today’s competitive labor market, retaining employees is more crucial than ever. One effective way to keep employees is to invest in their future and skillset to show that you value their contribution and are committed to their growth. Thus, upskilling and...

Think back to the last time you interviewed a potential employee. Was the candidate fully qualified? Or were you, perhaps, tempted to hire them based on their potential? Hiring a candidate based on potential has a lot of benefits, but only if you are properly prepared...

Many companies send employees to work-related conferences. Whether it be with the hopes of networking and building clientele or learning at a purely educational conference, managers need to approach these travel plans with eyes wide open. Though conferences and travel...

Oftentimes, managers give employees feedback that focuses on how the employee can improve or how the manager can help the employee be successful. While those are important conversations, it is equally important to communicate about the areas in which employees are...

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...