When one thinks about competency testing and other related assessments and audits, the first thing that comes to mind is middle-management, large corporations and ‘regulated’ type businesses. But what about those that need to take occupational hazards into account in the average workday? Occupational safety is the crux of many jokes involving paper cuts and …
Tips To Increase Employee Morale & Productivity
Motivation in the workplace is the key to boosting employee performance. But how can you inspire your employees to work hard and keep working efficiently? What methods are best for boosting employee performance? Every employer uses different methods to boost motivation in the workplace. Some of these methods work, while others do not. Finding something …
Human Resources: Building a Learning Culture in the Office
One job of a human resources professional is to monitor office culture and champion programs, ideas, and policies that create a more productive office environment. While goals such as positive work environments, increased staff morale, and better teamwork are important, HR should also look at creating a learning culture in the office. By fostering training …
Human Resources: Popular HR Tech You Should Know
The human resources department is the backbone of any company, but the department is only as strong as the HR technology that it uses. The job involves processing requests from employees, keeping track of payroll, issuing paychecks, and hiring new employees. With the right software and technologies at your disposal, you can do your job …
What Action To Take When Dealing With A Negative Employee
One negative team member can ruin the morale of an entire workplace, often causing other team members to feel underappreciated and overly criticized. Learning how to control the response to negativity is important to maintaining productivity and keeping your employees feeling positive about the work that they are doing. Using tools that help you reduce …
Press Release: HR Writer Partnering with 24HourHR
An exciting new partnership was announced earlier this week by The HR Writer, founded by Tess C. Taylor, PHR. The partnership is with 24HourHR, which is an online human resource support center for businesses. 24HourHR is a subscription service that provides companies with access to forms, tools, podcasts, and other HR resources. In the announcement, …