There can be plenty of reasons to rehire a former employee. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at the pros and cons of rehiring people who have previously worked for your company. We’ll also discuss best practices and share a rehire policy example. Here goes! ContentsPros of rehiring a former employeeCons of rehiring a…
Increasingly, the contingent worker has become a familiar face in organizations. In this article, we’ll zoom in on the contingent worker; what are the benefits and drawbacks of hiring contingent employees and how do you create a great contingent worker experience? Here goes! ContentsWhat is a contingent worker?Advantages of employing contingent workersDisadvantages of hiring contingent…
Diversity and inclusion is about more than just hiring people with a variety of skin tones. You need a non discrimination policy in your workplace, and this article will help you write one that reflects your company’s commitment to treating everyone equally. ContentWhy you need a non-discrimination policy in the workplaceNon discrimination policy statement exampleOther…
Taking a sabbatical leave from work can do wonders for both employees and organizations. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the sabbatical. We’ll give a definition of sabbatical leave and discuss the benefits of going on a sabbatical. We’ll also zoom in on the key elements of a sabbatical leave policy and…
The HR life cycle encompasses all activities as done by HR. In this article, we will explain what the HR life cycle is and we’ll go over each of the thirteen steps in this cycle. Here goes! ContentsWhat is the HR life cycle?The thirteen steps in the HR life cycleRecapFAQ What is the HR life…
If something unfair happens to employees at work, their company may have a formal procedure called a grievance that they could file. In this article, we will explain how companies use grievance procedures. ContentsWhat is a grievance procedure?Grievance procedures; the pros and consGrievance procedure: 6 stepsHow long should a grievance procedure take? On a final…
An interview guide can be a great tool to use during, indeed, candidate interviews. In this article, we’ll walk you through the interview guide. We’ll look at the benefits of using one, 7 key elements of an interview guide, and we’ll share a downloadable interview guide template. ContentsWhat is an interview guide?The benefits of using…
No one expects you to work all the time. Most countries have mandatory vacation days that companies must allot to their employees (the United States is the exception in the Western World). This is in addition to vacation time, sick time, personal time (to handle the unexpected), and holidays. Unless you want to shut your…
Television police dramas always involve a rogue detective who pushes the limits, goes against the Captain’s advice and gets yelled at for insubordination – and then captures the bad guy. Naturally, all is forgiven. In the business world, insubordination doesn’t often lead to forgiveness and praise – it’s generally a step toward termination. Rebellion against…
In this article, we dive into new employee orientation. We look at its definition, benefits, and best practices and we’ll give you an example of what orientation can look like. We’ll also share a new employee orientation checklist. Here goes! ContentsWhat is new employee orientation?Onboarding vs. new employee orientationBenefits of employee orientation New employee orientation best…