Career Development Opportunities Can Help Boost Employee Engagement

Engagement is a popular topic among business leaders right now, which is no surprise as the term is strongly tied to talent attraction and retention, productivity, creativity, and innovation. As fractional HR professionals specializing in talent management, clients often turn to us to assist them with their engagement strategy. While fostering workplace autonomy, better communication, […]
Pay Transparency and the Gender Wage Gap

By Kimberly Kafafian I started my HR career in compensation. Part of my responsibility at that time was to market price entire departments to ensure external competitiveness. I remember how bizarre – and deeply bothersome – it was to focus on external competitiveness while being forced to ignore the disparate pay levels between men and […]
How to Design a Pay Structure

By Kimberly Kafafian Did you know there is a systematic way to analyze your employee compensation packages? If not, now is the time to invest in developing a formal pay structure; the right pay structure can make all the difference in the success of your company. A methodically devised pay structure considers more than compensation; […]
Workplace Perks Employees Value the Most

Having trouble attracting and retaining the right workforce even though you offer competitive wages? Maybe it’s time you reassess your benefits offering. Today’s workers want more than just a good paycheck. They’re prioritizing health, flexibility, and work-life balance. Do the perks you’re offering fit what candidates are seeking? As an HR benefits specialist, I make […]
The Advantages of an HR Audit

By Kimberly Kafafian You may be familiar with a financial audit, but what about an HR audit? Getting a pulse on your organization’s policies and procedures can be just as valuable as understanding your numbers. If you want your workforce and bottom line to thrive, it’s important to assess if your HR practices are running […]