Thoughts on HR

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...

We are pleased to welcome summer intern Millie Fiasco to the WhyHR team. As you work with us this summer, you may notice her observing and assisting us in many different aspects of our business. Millie is entering her senior year at the University of Oklahoma this...

For many years, experts have talked about work life balance and how company policy can either support it or work against it. Past discussions were often about paid time off (PTO) and whether to allow more time or flexibility in how sick or vacation days were used. In...

When was the last time you reviewed job descriptions for your entire company? If the answer is any longer than a year, it’s time to look again. There are several big goals we can accomplish simply by taking the time to review job descriptions annually, including...