What Is an HR Investigation?

By Kimberly Kafafian At Monarch, we understand the complexity of workplace challenges. Despite our best efforts to maintain a safe and fair work environment, incidents may occur. Someone may claim harassment or discrimination. A worker may become injured because of a safety violation. Perhaps a bookkeeper helped themselves to some of the profits. Or maybe […]
Career Development and Employee Engagement

Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore the Connection To stop today’s revolving door of employee turnover, companies should focus their efforts on cultivating employee engagement through career development. The evidence is clear that engaged employees stay in organizations longer. And with the cost of replacing one employee being between one-half to twice that employee’s salary, retaining […]
How Can AI Be Used in HR?

By Kimberly Kafafian Grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable, because we’re diving deep into the world of HR and AI. From simplifying onboarding to boosting employee engagement, there’s a lot to explore, and you’ll want to stick around for every insight. Let’s get started! So how can AI be used in HR? I […]
What Employee Benefits Are Mandatory?

By Dan Darabaris Offering a great benefits plan is key to attracting and retaining workers. Today’s talent is not just looking at compensation, but considering the whole package you offer before they even apply! To remain competitive when it comes to recruitment, you’ll want to go above and beyond mandated benefits. Hopefully, you know what […]
Employee Rights in Workplace Investigations

By Kimberly Kafafian It’s usually not a matter of if, but rather when, you’ll receive a workplace complaint. In fact, over the last six months, my company has seen a significant uptick in requests to conduct workplace investigations. These investigations are typically prompted by an employee’s concern over the behaviors of others, such as harassment […]