Articles tagged as: "workforce management"

Tips for effective employee performance reviews [4 HR experts weigh in]

We all know that employees yearn for constructive performance reviews. We also know that managers often find feedback hard to give. The fact is, whether it comes in the form of a positive evaluation or constructive criticism, reviewing performance is key to employee engagement, development and the growth of your business. It can even help […]

Fostering occupational health and safety [with insights from 3 experts]

Occupational health and safety (OHS) is multidisciplinary, encompassing a range of issues related to health, safety, and welfare at the workplace. The field has evolved drastically over the last two-hundred years, and OHS now goes beyond hazard prevention and incorporates the optimization of working conditions to increase employee wellness and productivity. This includes employees’ rights […]

What does annual compensation mean? (and 9 more up-to-date FAQ on employee compensation in the US)

When it comes to annual salary and compensation, there can be a bit of confusion. What do these words encompass, how are they defined, and what’s legally required from an employer’s perspective? Those are just some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to annual compensation, which is why we’re tackling them—along with […]

Coronavirus and the future of the workplace: 8 trends to watch

Uncertainty is one of the defining traits of the current coronavirus crisis. We still don’t know how this virus works, and our assessment of the future changes by the day. Despite this, one idea is gaining broad consensus: our lives will probably change forever and, thus, so will the way we work. When it comes […]

Why use a work timer? Start and end time matter in employee time tracking

If you’ve ever implemented time tracking for your team, you know there’s a dizzying number of options available. But there are important differences between attendance trackers and time trackers, and significant benefits to using a solution with a work clock or work timer. Attendance tracking and time tracking: Like chalk and cheese Understandably, businesses want […]