Amazing employees are a company’s most valuable asset. However, like so many truly valuable assets, it can feel like exceptional employees are hard to find – and even harder to keep. Increasingly, job seekers are holding out for more than just an exciting title and description. Top talent want and expect to be part […]
Author: Rejean Martin
5 Companies Doing Parental Leave RIGHT
Top employers know that job flexibility, excellent benefits, and great company culture are key factors when it comes to attracting and retaining leading talent. But what does that mean when it comes to supporting employees during one of the most significant and challenging milestones of their lives? Transitioning into parenthood is understood to be an […]
Leading by Example: Why Executives Need More Vacation
Vacation time is important at all levels. Let’s explore the benefits to executives recharging (hint: it benefits everyone).
The Slippery Slope of Improving Company Culture (Without Imploding It)
Statistics show that a healthy company culture is more crucial than ever for thriving businesses. It’s also top-of-mind for leading talent in every industry, and an especially important consideration for millennials entering the professional workforce. Businesses increasingly recognize that top talent want to be part of an amazing company culture – and meeting that need […]
The Current State of Parental Leave in America
The math on parental leave … is not there It costs about $233,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18 (when many industrialized nation students would go to college). In the very early days of a child’s life, though — especially a firstborn — the parents have a lot on their plate. Newborns […]
PurelyHR Insider Update for January 2019
Get ready, PurelyHR is closer to the release of some new groundbreaking updates. With 2018 now behind us, we are all encouraged to evaluate our performance and set new objectives for the new year. In 2018, PurelyHR’s brand identity and vision shifted to give HR decision-makers all over the world the resources to provide their talent […]
PurelyHR 2018 Year in Review
Dear HR decision makers, analyzers, creators and leaders. It’s that time of year. We know you are busy moving mountains, breaking barriers, lighting the fire or putting it out. And that’s why you need us just as much as we need you. No one will ever replace the human element behind HR. Your deep understanding […]
PurelyHR was Named FrontRunner for HRIS Management Software
Dieppe, New Brunswick. December 5th, 2018 — PurelyHR announced today it was named a FrontRunner for HRIS Management software by Software Advice. FrontRunners are designed to help small businesses evaluate which software products may be right for them. “We are thrilled to see our users are responding positively to the software and leaving such great […]
Why Aren’t Your Employees In Love With Time Off?
Americans leave 768 million paid vacation days on the table annually. So why have we fallen out-of-love with time off and how do we rekindle that love?
[Case Study] How BRC Saved Hours Managing PTO with PurelyHR
Biodynamic Research Corporation (BRC) was spending hours a week on time-off management before they switched to PurelyHR.
Implementing New Technology? Don’t Forget About Non-Technical Employees.
Remember when Microsoft launched Windows 8? I know right. Who doesn’t remember the horror? Most of us were doing just fine with Windows Vista. Implementing technology like this in your company can seem impossible for many reasons. How could they do such a thing? Well, the truth is, they have no choice. With technology evolving at […]
Should you Bring Your Pets to Work?
This topic has been brewing for quite some time now and while animal lovers see nothing but positive outcomes from having their furry friends included in the office, others might think otherwise. So what are some potential downfalls of having your workspace occupied by your four-legged pets? Pets can be disruptive and cause health concerns […]
Cultivate a Strong Corporate Culture to Differentiate From Competitors and Grow
How important is the culture in your organisation? If it is not your top priority, you should start looking into it. Culture is the sum of attitudes, customs and beliefs that distinguish one group of people from another. These shared values have a strong influence on the people in the organisation and dictate how they […]
What to look for in HR Software?
Like humans, no company is the same. Whether it be the language they speak, the city, country or continent they work in, they all operate differently. Not to mention the different types of organisations and the industries they serve. All this to say, even if all these companies may hire and manage employees, they don’t […]
On-premises Vs SaaS. What is best for you?
What are the key differences in SaaS vs on-premise software? This is a very common question most companies are asking themselves as they begin their journey in the HR software buying process. Traditionally, companies licensed enterprise software and then implemented it “on premise” – their own or controlled physical location – and provisioned the hardware, infrastructure, […]