What is Human Resources Certification? Comparing SHRM, HRCI, Degrees, and More
The Highlights: Common HR certifications include HRCI’s PHR and SPHR, along with SHRM’s SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP.…
What is Human Resources Certification? Comparing SHRM, HRCI, Degrees, and More
The Highlights: Common HR certifications include HRCI’s PHR and SPHR, along with SHRM’s SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP.…
How to Pick the Right Employee Engagement Tool to Learn What Motivates Your Team
Employee engagement is one of the most important drivers of productivity, retention, and company culture. But figuring out how to measure it effectively can feel overwhelming. With so many tools and methods available, it can be hard to know which approach will provide the insights you’re looking for. By understanding the purpose, strengths, and limitations … Read more
What is an eNPS Score and How Can It Help Employers Measure Employee Engagement?
Measuring how your employees feel about your organization is important for retaining talent and driving engagement. One powerful yet straightforward tool is the Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS). For HR leaders and business owners who want a quick, ongoing snapshot of employee sentiment, eNPS can serve as an accessible starting point. Understanding eNPS eNPS is … Read more
Span of Control: How Many Employees Should Your Supervisors Manage?
The Highlights: Span of control refers to the number of employees a supervisor or manager is…
7 Common Compensation Questions
Types of sources to use, frequency of market studies, handling employee questions about fairness, etc.—these are just a few of many compensation issues and questions that you face every day. We’ve compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive related to compensation. 1. What sources do most employers use to benchmark … Read more
New to Management: Training Individual Contributors to Become Managers
If you’ve been watching first-time managers struggle with the challenges of their new role, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Helping new managers succeed isn’t just about fixing problems as they arise; it’s about giving them the right tools and training from the start. Let’s explore the common challenges they face and how … Read more
What HR Needs to Keep Confidential
The Highlights: Organizations, typically falling to the HR department, is responsible for keeping information like employee…
An Introduction to Employee Engagement Surveys
The Highlights: An employee engagement survey is a tool that measures employees’ connection to their work…
Are Supervisors and Managers Allowed to Yell at Employees?
The Highlights: While yelling at employees may be legal, research shows it’s generally ineffective and often…
A Training Expert’s Approach to Making Employee Training Stick
Have you ever walked into a training room and felt the tension—a sea of crossed arms and disengaged faces? I’ve been there. Employees shuffled into a session because “management said so,” treating it like a checkbox on an otherwise endless list of to-dos. But what if we could flip the script? What if training wasn’t … Read more
7 Clear Signs Your Leadership Team Needs Training
Effective leadership teams set the vision, drive the strategy, and inspire everyone to perform at their best. But let’s be honest: leading isn’t easy. Even experienced leadership teams can run into challenges that prevent their team from working seamlessly. Issues like lack of trust, poor communication, or working in silos can be signs of a … Read more
Compensation Philosophy: A Framework, Real Examples, and How to Build Yours
A compensation philosophy is a short, written statement of the rules your organization uses to decide how it pays people. It names what your pay is meant to do (attract, retain, reward performance, signal fairness), where you want to sit relative to the market, and what trade-offs you’re willing to make to stay consistent. Most … Read more
