employee onboarding checklist

Recruiting: How to Do a Reference Check

March 28, 2021March 29, 2021

So you’ve gone through the recruiting process and think you’ve found the ideal candidate for your role? Don’t skip this crucial step of doing a reference check. Although this can be time-consuming and may seem unnecessary if you’re besotted with your favorite candidate, a reference check is always a good idea. Yes, it’s tempting to […]

New Year’s Resolutions for HR Professionals

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024

Time flies when you’re having fun, and also when you’ve been managing your entire company’s employee records, leave, reviews, training, and so much more! New Year’s marks new beginnings, bringing you back to work feeling rejuvenated and motivated. Now is the opportune time to create enthusiastic, obtainable, and sustainable HR goals for the new year. […]

HR Analytics is the #1 AI Opportunity in 2026. But Most Small Businesses Aren’t Ready For It

May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

If you’ve sat through any “future of HR” webinar in the last two years, you’ll have heard the same prediction on repeat: AI is going to transform recruitment. Smart screening, automated interviews, AI-shortlisted candidates – the works. It’s a tidy story. But it’s not what HR people themselves are most excited about. According to HR […]

Managing Your Workforce During the Fuel Crisis: Practical Tips for Employers

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Fuel prices are rising sharply, and in some countries governments are already encouraging workers to stay home where possible, or in some cases requiring it. Whether or not there’s a directive in your region, many employers are asking the same question right now: is there anything practical we can do to help our team? The […]