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Behaviorally anchored rating scale: How to use BARS for fair and accurate performance reviews
Learn how to use Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale (BARS) for fair and accurate performance reviews. Understand how this method provides clear, behavior-based feedback, reduces bias, and ensures consistency, making employee performance evaluations more effective.
Managerial competencies that separate good managers from great leaders
Explore the critical managerial competencies that separate good managers from great leaders. Understand the skills, traits, and behaviors that can elevate your leadership and impact organizational success. Learn how to build and refine your leadership competencies for sustained growth.
10+ Best HR softwares for small business to streamline operations
HR software is a digital solution for small businesses that acts as a digital backbone for managing the entire employee lifecycle. From posting job openings and tracking applicants to sending out offer letters and onboarding new hires, it simplifies every stage of the employee lifecycle.
How does employee disengagement impact attrition?
According to a study, highly engaged teams experience 59% less turnover than their disengaged counterparts. Employee engagement is the secret sauce that keeps attrition at bay. When employees feel genuinely connected to their work and the organization, they're likely to stick around longer.
How to increase collaboration between teams in 2025?
Explore effective tips to increase collaboration between teams in 2025. Foster teamwork, communication, and synergy for enhanced productivity and business success. Unlock the potential of your teams and gain a competitive edge in today's fast-paced business landscape.
Employee appraisal software: Everything you need to know to improve performance reviews
Employee appraisal software is a digital solution that helps managers plan, conduct, and track employee performance reviews more effectively. Instead of relying on memory, paperwork, or scattered feedback, this software centralizes everything—from performance goals and self-assessments.
Human resources 101: The foundation of organizational success
Human Resources (HR) is the department responsible for managing the employee life cycle—everything from hiring and onboarding to training, compensation, compliance, and culture. Think of it as the internal GPS that helps guide people through your organization, ensuring they feel valued & supported.
The benefits of employee wellness programs: Their impact on employee retention & culture
Employee wellness programs have become a popular strategy for companies looking to promote health and well-being in the workplace. In this blog, we explore the various benefits of wellness programs, including improved health behaviors, productivity, engagement, and morale.
How organizational citizenship behaviour drives culture, engagement, and team success
Organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) plays a critical role in shaping workplace culture, boosting engagement, and enhancing success through voluntary actions. Learn how HR, managers, and leaders can support OCB through recognition, feedback tools, and best practices without causing burnout.
Employee motivation techniques to build a winning workplace culture
Motivated and engaged employees are more than just a feel-good concept. They translate into tangible benefits for your organization. They're more productive, creative, and likely to stay with your company for long. They become your brand's biggest cheerleaders within and outside the workplace.
A deep dive into contrast bias: Psychology, workplace impact, and HR solutions
Contrast bias can quietly distort hiring, performance reviews, and team evaluations by influencing how candidates are compared. This blog unpacks the psychology behind it, its effects across the employee lifecycle, and offers actionable HR solutions to identify and minimize bias at its roots.
7 Key employee life cycle stages and how it can help improve company culture
Uncover the key stages of the employee life cycle and their impact on company culture. From recruitment to offboarding, learn how each stage presents opportunities to shape a positive and inclusive work environment. Maximize employee experience, boost engagement, and foster a thriving culture.
Why unrealistic expectations at work backfire and how to set smarter goals
When expectations are too high, teams suffer. Discover how to identify unrealistic goals, understand their negative impact, and implement smarter, more sustainable strategies that support success and employee engagement.
HR compliance in 2025: How to protect your company without losing your culture
HR compliance is the process of aligning your company's human resource policies and practices with the laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern employment. It’s about making sure your business isn’t just doing things the “usual way,” but the right way—legally and ethically.
Performance management system: How to choose the right one for your business
Performance management is not just about reviewing past work—it's about creating an ongoing, structured process to help employees grow, align with company goals, and succeed in their roles. It involves setting expectations, providing feedback, and conducting employee evaluations.
DEIB meaning: Benefits and examples to follow in 2025
DEIB, stands for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in HR contexts. These four components are integral aspects of the hiring process of fostering a workplace culture that values and respects every individual, regardless of their background, identity, or characteristics.
Employee review template: How to structure performance conversations that drive growth
An employee review template is a structured framework that helps managers evaluate, document, and discuss an employee’s performance during a review. It outlines specific sections—like goals, strengths, areas of improvement, and next steps—so that no part of the conversation is missed.
Allyship in the workplace: Where inclusion meets action for impact
Allyship in the workplace refers to the practice of individuals, particularly those in positions of privilege and power, actively and empathetically supporting and advocating for their colleagues from marginalized or underrepresented groups.
Bring your child to work day: More than just a fun office tradition
Take your child to work day is a recognized event where children step into their parent or guardian’s workplace to explore what adulting looks like outside of homework and chores. It usually takes place on the fourth Thursday in April and invites kids to experience a slice of the working world.
How to manage a multigenerational workforce: Top challenges, best practices and tips
Engaging a multigenerational workforce is crucial in today's diverse workplace. Learn how to leverage the strengths and perspectives of Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z to create a vibrant workplace culture that drives productivity!
Why should pay equity be a core part of your people strategy
Pay equity refers to the practice of compensating employees equally for work of equal value, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, or any other unrelated factor. It ensures that two people are doing substantially similar work—requiring comparable skill, effort, and responsibility.
Employee absenteeism at work: Causes, strategies, and tips to prevent it at the workplace
Absences can be disruptive, affecting productivity and morale. Dive into our guide on absenteeism at work to understand its impact, identify causes, and discover effective strategies for managing and reducing absenteeism. With practical solutions, you can foster an engaged and productive workplace
Styles of business management: Which one drives the best results for your team?
Management styles are the distinct ways managers choose to lead, direct, and support their teams. Think of it as their leadership “personality”—some are hands-on, some are hands-off, while others may adopt a bureaucratic management style or like to rally the troops with a clear vision.
50+ Culture index survey questions that you should ask your employees in 2025
See how culture index surveys can help you understand how employees feel about your workplace culture, gather their emotions and opinions, and enable you to take meaningful action on their feedback.