Thoughts on HR

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...

Wellness often becomes a hot topic at the start of a new year, when the weather starts to hint at spring, or when employees feel burnt out from the demands of work and life. It’s a hot topic in the employee benefits space for sure, and it’s one where employers have a...

Whenever there’s talk of a looming recession or uncertain times ahead, it’s good to know your options in case you need to reduce your workforce. Many times, business owners believe their only or best option is to lay off a portion of their employees. However, we...

We want to welcome Crystal Schultz to the WhyHR team as an HR generalist! Crystal will be working directly with multiple client accounts and assisting elsewhere as needed due to our team approach to serving client needs. In her role as an HR generalist, she will...

In recent years, the relationship between the employer and the employee has shifted, and the working manager role has shifted too. Gone are the days of employees remaining at one company for their entire career. Instead, employees are seeking a workplace that suits...