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Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan.
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HR professionals wear a lot of hats, from writing and enforcing new handbook policies to orchestrating the company potluck. I love productivity, organization, and collaboration tools that allow me to switch between multiple tasks without losing my work. The web browser Arc and Google Workspace are my favorites. With them, I can separate different aspects of my job — like researching, writing, and administration — to stay on track with multiple priorities.
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How to Conduct a Job Interview: A Comprehensive Guide (2024)
Key takeaways: Check out our Recruitment Software Guide for solutions to help with your talent acquisition needs. How to conduct a job interview: 9 tips for success The candidate interview is one of the most crucial stages of the hiring process and one that many employers get wrong. Failing to conduct an interview properly means…
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6 Creative Ways to Find and Hire Employees
Key takeaways: An applicant tracking system (ATS) can help source, organize, and hire your next employee — check out our complete list of solutions in our ATS Software Guide. 6 creative ways to find employees Creative sourcing methods can give you a competitive edge if conventional recruitment strategies fail to produce your desired talent. Some…
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How to Measure Quality of Hire
HR professionals often debate the best way to measure quality of hire to effectively determine a new employee’s contribution to the business: Is it purely a qualitative measurement? Can we measure it without bias? Can we attach numbers to it? Depending on your business, the way you measure quality of hire may be very different…
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UKG vs ADP Comparison 2024
Key takeaways: UKG vs ADP: Which is better? UKG Pro and ADP Workforce Now are two major human resources (HR) software solutions with comparable payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, onboarding, and performance management features. Both products target mid-to-large-size employers needing a range of customizable HR features in an all-in-one platform. However, where UKG Pro is tailored…
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Workday vs. SAP SuccessFactors
Key takeaways Workday vs. SAP SuccessFactors: Which is better? Workday HCM SAP SuccessFactors HXM PricingJump to comparison ↓ Module-based quote. Module-based quote. PayrollJump to comparison ↓ Global payroll limited to U.S., U.K., France, and Canada. Payroll support for over 48 countries. Benefits administrationJump to comparison ↓ Full ACA compliance help included. ACA compliance tools require…
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Top Employee Training Programs & Their Benefits in 2024
Key takeaways Top 5 employee training programs The bare minimum employee training programs businesses of all sizes should offer include: Onboarding training typically covers various topics, like company culture, products and services, work standards, tool and equipment usage, and other company policies. OTJ training, meanwhile, uses hands-on learning to teach new hires the immediate skills…
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Top Employee Experience Platforms for 2024
Our picks for the best employee experience platforms are: What are the best employee experience platforms? Standout feature Starting price* Free trial? Workvivo Text, audio, and video communication options. Contact sales. No. Visit Workvivo HulerHub Personalized workspaces. Contact sales. Yes (personalized). Visit HulerHub Simpplr Extensibility Center for custom integrations. Contact sales. 14-days. Visit Simpplr Connecteam…
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The Best Enterprise HR Software & Solutions 2024
Our top picks for the best enterprise human resources (HR) software are: Looking for more options? Explore our HR Software Guide. What is the best enterprise HR software? Enterprise-grade HR software targets companies needing agile and robust features to support their increasingly large and segmented employee population. As employee counts grow past 1,000, so does…
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AI Recruiting: Uses, Advantages, & Disadvantages 2024
Key takeaways: Also read: Top Recruitment Strategies How is AI used in recruiting? Recruiters use artificial intelligence (AI), such as machine learning, to help reduce or automate time-consuming tasks during the hiring process. It can also assist recruiters by sourcing, screening, and organizing applicants at the top of the hiring funnel. Typically, companies can use…
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Open Enrollment Tips & Strategies for Employers (2024)
Annual open enrollment can be difficult for employers as they prepare to communicate their benefits package to employees effectively. In WTW’s 2022 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey, 39% of respondents indicated health benefits were a top reason to move to a new job, while 60% of respondents cited health and retirement benefits as a reason to…
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What is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)?
Key takeaways What is a performance improvement plan? A performance improvement plan (PIP), or a performance action plan, is a strategy companies use to help employees who are not meeting performance objectives. Usually, it involves crafting a document that lists role expectations, areas for improvement, and SMART goals to get employee performance back on track.…
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How Much Does HR Software Cost in 2024?
Price is one of the most critical factors for companies purchasing HR software but it is often the most confusing. With a staggering number of vendors on the market, HR software pricing models vary wildly from large one-time payments to annual or monthly subscription fees. Although many HR software vendors intentionally hide their fees behind…
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Should You Upgrade Your HR Software in 2024?
While human resources (HR) software programs can aid a business’s bottom line, ineffective HR software can drag down a company’s productivity, reduce efficiency, and frustrate management and employees. Considering the monetary cost of HR software, maintaining a system that results in unnecessary, extra work may be more trouble than it’s worth. However, with estimates indicating…
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QuickBooks vs FreshBooks
Key takeaways Check out our Accounting Software Guide for a full range of solutions to your needs. QuickBooks vs. FreshBooks: Which is better? Intuit’s QuickBooks Online and FreshBooks are two comparable accounting software solutions to help automate and consolidate your financials in one place. Both platforms focus heavily on features for small businesses with limited…
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Tips for Employers Planning an Inclusive Holiday Party
Key takeaways 9 ways to make your holiday party more inclusive Inclusive holiday parties give all employees, regardless of religious, moral, cultural, or personal beliefs, the opportunity to participate in a fun, end-of-year company bash. Besides that, inclusive holiday parties can strengthen your company’s culture and values by illustrating your dedication to workplace cultural competency…