Want a Smoother Q1? Handle These 6 HR Priorities in Q4
By Kimberly Kafafian January has a way of arriving with a very long to-do list. New goals. New budgets. Benefits questions. Payroll updates. Performance conversations. Hiring plans. Compliance changes. And somehow, all of it seems to need attention at once. But many of the HR priorities that make Q1 feel overwhelming do not have to […]
The I-9 Compliance Shift Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore
By Kimberly Kafafian There’s been a subtle but important shift in how I-9 compliance is being enforced, and many employers haven’t caught up to it yet. The form hasn’t changed. The requirements haven’t changed. But how errors are treated has. Mistakes that were once fixable are now more likely to be considered substantive violations, meaning […]
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 […]
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 […]