There’s a lot to be said about remote work. When you’re working from home, you: can reduce or even eliminate the costs of child or elder care avoid the expense and hassle of a commute might be able to set your own work hours These things are convenient and conducive to a healthy work/life balance…. Read more »
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12 of the Best Leadership Podcasts to Listen to Now
If you’re a busy professional interested in becoming a manager someday, listening to the best leadership podcasts is a great idea. Listening to podcasts while driving or doing other tasks around the house is a good way to learn more about the latest trends in leadership and managing people. Here’s a list of 12 of… Read more »
The Power of “Pay Transparency” in Job Postings
In the past, most co.s were not clear about salary transparency. Now, it’s more common to discuss pay openly…instead of hiding it under a rock. This has helped narrow the pay gap, changing co.s for the better. They’re gaining more trust from employees and getting 30% more apply starts. Make Pay Transparency a Common Practice… Read more »
Polish Startup Offers a Tenerife “Workation” as a New Job Perk
PhotoAiD, a Polish startup, opened an office in Tenerife in the summer of 2022. Now, all its employees can make their “workation” dreams come true with no accommodation expenses. The result? High employee satisfaction and low turnover rates proved the success of this experimental project. What is a Workation? Workation is a new trend that… Read more »
16 Essential HR Metrics Not Enough Companies Monitor
Over $1 trillion is spent yearly in the US due to employee attrition. That’s a large but real stat. Beyond the financial impact, attrition also affects workplace morale, culture, company outlook, and revenue growth. There are no simple fixes, but a successful retention strategy must start with measuring the most important HR metrics. Most companies waste… Read more »
The Future of Remote Jobs: What You Need to Know
The future of remote jobs is here, growing faster than ever. As more companies realize the benefits of remote work, we’re seeing increasing demand for workers who operate remotely. All of this has changed due to the recent pandemic. When the workforce suddenly seemed to shift overnight, many companies had to create new policies that… Read more »
5 Tips for Successful Collaborative Hiring
Collaborative hiring is changing the way companies recruit new staff. Its benefits include: making better choices when selecting candidates better integration for new staff more engagement in the hiring process for your existing team But what exactly is it, and how can you implement it in your business? What is Collaborative Hiring? Collaborative hiring is… Read more »
Ongig’s 25 Most-Read Articles of 2022
Here are the 25 most-read articles on Ongig’s blog in 2022 (we wrote 133 articles total). 879,524 people viewed just these 25 articles (2,272,744 people read all of our articles). Thank you for reading them! 1. Job Titles: The Definitive Guide – 140,714 Views 2. 25 Examples of Awesome Diversity Statements – 110,386 Views 3. 100+ Creative &… Read more »
Why It’s Important to Support Employee Mental Health
Most people spend about 1/3 of their lives working. Unfortunately, for many, that time is filled with stress. 83% of American workers are stressed by their jobs. Stress can lead to mental health issues like anxiety and depression (and quickly cause burnout in the workplace). As an HR pro, fostering a work environment supporting employee… Read more »
How to Make the Right Choice Between HCM, HRIS, and HRMS
To survive in the fast-paced modern marketplace, businesses must continuously look for ways to evolve. This often means learning new tricks like using automated functional testing tools to improve your service delivery and bottom line. It’s possible your regular processes are old and no longer serve your company’s demands. One example is businesses turning their… Read more »
100 Top DEIB and HR Influencers
To stay on top of the latest in HR trends, you need to follow (and get updates from) top HR influencers. This list of 100 Top HR Influencers comes from blogs and articles featuring HR influencers who live and breathe all things HR and DEI. They are top consultants, practitioners, and authorities in their fields… Read more »
6 Must-Know Pay Equity Laws for Hiring
Being clear and transparent about employee compensation is a step towards pay equity. So, more and more states are starting to require it in job postings. And, many companies are listing salary info even if it’s not required by law. Are you compliant? Pay equity laws vary based on the state you are hiring in…. Read more »
Remote First vs Remote Friendly: How to Create a Clear Policy
There is a big difference between being a remote friendly vs remote first company. There are also many logistical and financial implications of choosing between these 2 business models. Before making this choice, you must consider the pros and cons of a remote first vs remote friendly business model. Once you’ve decided which way to… Read more »
53.8% of Companies Write Job Ads that Hint at Lying
Candidates are more likely to respond to your job ads if they feel you’re being honest, upfront, and show you value your employees. So, how are over 50% of companies doing the opposite? And how can you make sure this headline isn’t about you? Let’s find out… 3 Tips to Boost Your “Honesty Rating” It’s… Read more »
60+ Companies now offering Benefits for Abortion Access
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade which had made abortion legal nationwide since 1973. Since May 2022, when a memo previewing the “predicted” ruling was leaked, companies have been releasing statements promising to extend their benefits packages to include travel (and other expenses incurred) for employees seeking abortion (and… Read more »
