Author name: Kyle Bolton

Team Culture vs Company Culture

Team Culture vs. Company Culture: Does team culture matter more to a company than company culture itself? 

Lucy Kellaway of the Financial Times surveyed the execs of 24 companies and found only 5 could recognize their own company values. Of those 5, 3 of them had actually written their company values themselves. From memory, do you know what your company values are? While “Company Culture” gets a lot of lip services and …

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What is an HRIS?

What is an HRIS? (AKA a Human Resource Information System)

Introduction to HRIS Picture this: You’re running an HR department and juggling tasks like employee data management, recruitment, payroll, and benefits administration. Sounds exhausting, right? Well, there’s a lifesaver that can help you streamline these tasks: a Human Resource Information System, or HRIS. What is HRIS? HRIS stands for Human Resource Information System. It’s essentially …

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Losing your employees? High turnover? Here are 15 retention tips to keep your best employees for the long term.

Retaining your top talent in a competitive ‘war for talent’ world is more critical now than ever. The cost, both monetary and in terms of company culture, of losing a key player is massive. We’ve all lost key team members, and we know how much it can hurt and set us back. Here are 15 …

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When Should Your Small Business Should Invest in HR Software?

Have you found yourself forgetting the total number of staff you have, when and who is on vacation, and details about their contracts and roles, and responsibilities? It may be time to transition from manual human resources (HR) processes to a more sophisticated HR software. HR Software may seem like an unnecessary expense initially, but …

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Striking a Balance: When Does the Workplace End and Personal Life Begin?

“Work to live or live to work?” is a question that has reverberated through the ages. However, some individuals fail to discern the boundary between their professional life and personal existence. These work-life integrators enthusiastically promote their dedication to the #hustleharder or #riseandgrind ethos, waking up each day ready to clock in 18 hours for …

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Stay Interviews

Stay Interviews: Reducing Turnover and Boosting Employee Satisfaction with Stay Interviews.

What is a Stay Interview and What are the Benefits?A stay interview is a proactive approach to employee engagement and retention, offering a valuable opportunity for open dialogue between managers and their team. This informal conversation allows employees to share their thoughts, concerns, and aspirations regarding their job and work environment. The benefits of stay …

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The Benefits Of HR Software For Small Businesses: A Comprehensive Overview

As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate and probably wear many hats. Sales manager, business development, sourcing, logistics and HR are just a few of your job titles, but somehow HR can overshadow all the others and consume too much of your time. Small business owners face a number of …

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Employee Engagement Survey Questions: The Ultimate List For Your Company (Free)

Employee engagement is crucial to the success of any organization. Engaged employees are more productive, committed, and motivated, leading to higher retention rates and better business outcomes. But how do you measure employee engagement? One effective way is through employee engagement surveys. Employee engagement is essential for the success of any organization. Engaged employees are …

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Bathroom Cleaning Check Lists Blog

Free Bathroom Cleaning Checklists with Printable Spreadsheet & PDFs

Keeping your company’s office bathroom clean and organized is essential to maintaining a healthy, safe, and hygienic environment in your workplace. A bathroom cleaning checklist is a great tool to help you and your staff stay on top of cleaning tasks and ensure that the bathroom/restroom area is presentable for your customers. We’ve created a …

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Employee Feedback Done Right

Employee Feedback Done Right: Your Guide to Giving & Receiving Feedback in the Workplace

Just like relationships thrive when people are on the same page, the workplace functions in very much the same way. When teams communicate effectively and everyone is on good terms, organizations are more likely to experience long-term success. Yet, the ability to give and receive feedback in the workplace is an elusive concept for many …

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Improve Employee Retention: Why Your Staff Leave and 12 Ways To Get Them To Stay!  

Even amid the “Great Resignation” and the tech layoffs of 2023, there are still more vacant jobs than people to fill them. Employees have more choices now than ever and remote work has compounded this trend. Of course, this is not the only factor, but it was a driving force behind PwC’s projection that 1 …

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A Guide to Employee Recognition

A Guide to Employee Recognition

Employee recognition is essential to a successful and thriving workplace and key to overall employee satisfaction. It is a way to show appreciation for employees’ hard work and dedication and helps boost morale, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. Let’s explore the importance of employee recognition, how to develop a recognition program, and look at the …

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Improving middle manager performance through engagement

Improving middle manager performance through engagement

Every member of the hierarchy likes to be credited for the overall project or business success. However, none are quite as impactful as middle management.  Middle managers account for a 70% variance in employee experience. They are the fulcrum of workplace engagement, culture, and productivity. They have a greater impact on employee performance than any …

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