Small Business HR and Recruiting Blog

Employee handbooks can significantly improve company culture.

In today's diverse and dynamic workplace, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment is more critical than ever. As small business...

The concept of hustle has been celebrated as the key to success. The hustle culture glorifies working long hours, sacrificing personal...

Did you know that at any point, about 50% of your employees are watching for or actively seeking a new job*? Employee retention is a major foundation of success for any business, but it's not without its challenges. Business owners and managers of people often find themselves struggling with various challenges that can hinder efforts to keep valuable talent. Let’s explore some of the top challenges with employee retention and consider practical solutions to address them. Lack

As a business owner or manager, one of the most challenging aspects of your role may be terminating an employee. Whether it's due to...

Did you know that according to SHRM.org , 92% of job applicants abandon their online job applications before completing them? Have you sat through your company's online application process? How long does it take? How much information does a candidate need to repeat throughout the process? Is it user-friendly? I speak at events and facilitate webinars regularly about interviewing and recruiting. One of the biggest takeaways for participants from the content shared is to si

In the world of management, there's an unspoken truth that often goes unaddressed - the profound sense of grief and sadness that can...

There is SO much confusion and frustration about 'staying in your lane' in the workplace, especially for small to mid-sized businesses. Staying in your lane at work most simply means "minding your business". It also means focusing on your own responsibilities and not getting involved in tasks or issues that are outside your job description or area of expertise. Oftentimes, lines get blurred because employees might be wearing many hats, have people-pleasing or controlling t

📢Now live -- Jennifer Osborn's first podcast experience! 📢 Jennifer recently had the privilege of being a guest on the highly acclaimed...

The bigger your company gets, the more complicated, time-consuming, and stressful your Human Resources (HR) responsibilities can be. It might be time to outsource some or all of your HR to a dedicated professional. When to outsource HR depends on various factors, including the size of the company, the complexity of HR responsibilities, the specific HR needs, and the capacity and knowledge of the internal employees handling HR. While there is no fixed number of employees that

There will always be conflict in the workplace - whether it's a colleague taking credit for another's work, department heads not seeing...

The sustained "Great Resignation" trend has affected employers since 2021. Many employees decided they had enough of unfair wages,...

TalentSENSE Celebrates 10 Years I've shared the story of how I started my business many times with people, but I thought TalentSENSE's...

In our webinars about “How to Hire Top Talent When it’s Hard to Find Good People,” there were a few popular takeaways the audiences had. ...

According to Mondo While the current employment market in the US is strong — with low unemployment rates and high job growth — this...

According to Glass Door in their 2020 survey, about 1 in 6 candidates reject job offers. Considering this data, how can recruiters work...

Since the pandemic began, almost 19% of companies have made the change to remote hiring, suddenly turning onboarding into a new challenge...

Another year of the pandemic means

The recruiting market is tougher than ever and competition is tight. We are in the midst of the Great Resignation and job seekers are using this time to find companies and careers that align with their own values and personal goals, and make them feel more fulfilled. In response, organizations should be reviewing their recruitment strategies and policies to make sure they are able to stand out when recruiting top talent, and offering enough to secure those outstanding candida

While raises are slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels, rising prices mean higher salaries aren't likely to keep pace with inflation,...