Thoughts on HR

Many times, the success of our employees is influenced by how well we do our job of creating and defining their role and what success looks like for them. For each aspect of an employee’s job description, you should take the time to clearly define what success looks...

Skills mapping isn’t a common practice in most businesses, but it’s one we often recommend. It’s a strategic activity that can help businesses of any size better understand the skills they need to succeed and how their current (and future) workforce can help provide...

Typically as we transition from one year to the next, we focus on looking back and asking ourselves and our employees how we did in the previous year. With much of 2020 spent trying to adapt and change, if you didn’t take a moment to reflect with your employees...

As unemployment has surged and hours have been cut due to the pandemic, many workers have turned to side hustles to supplement or replace their income. The gig economy or the side hustle has been a reality for a while now, and it’s likely to continue increasing. Some...

The WhyHR team is growing again to better serve our clients! We’re excited to welcome Jordan Milus to the team. In her role as an HR assistant, Jordan will support our clients in a wide variety of duties. She’ll help answer client questions and assist with onboarding...

When many offices moved to a virtual workspace in the spring, existing employees had the benefit of already being part of the team, which can make it easier to stay connected in a remote work situation. As time goes on, those who are still working remotely may find...

Have you ever gone through the process of interviewing potential employees, finding one who’s a great fit for your organization, making an offer, and then being turned down because the offer did not meet their expectation? Or perhaps you have previously interviewed...

After a tumultuous year, many businesses and individuals are ready to say goodbye to 2020 and are planning for the new year. While some are eager to return to what normal looked like pre-COVID, ask yourself if your old normal is truly what you want. Now is a good time...

The needs of our employees change regularly, and it can be challenging for employers to keep up with what matters most. That’s even more true in 2020 with such massive change in so many aspects of our lives. The landscape of everyone’s lives has changed drastically,...

The holidays can be one of the most stressful times of year, and this year’s pandemic and political season means most employees are under even more stress than usual. Heading into this stressful and often busy time of the year, we need to be aware of the impact this...