As foolproof as trusted platforms often appear to be, meaningful security is a constant concern in the digital universe as we know it. Although identity theft is nothing new, it has become more common than ever in recent years. In 2023 thus far, the Federal Trade Commission received 5.7 million total fraud reports, 1.4 million […]
8 must-have features in HR software for nonprofits
Fact: effective HR software for nonprofits has become vital rather than optional. By streamlining management and payroll tasks, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance, HR software allows essential organizations to allocate more resources to their core mandates. And that—let’s face it—is what it’s all about. Nonprofits are under ever-increasing pressure to manage a massive range of […]
Strategies for building a continuous learning culture in your organization
In today’s ever-changing workplace landscape, businesses must take advantage of all the tools in their arsenal in order to stay agile and competitive. Cultivating a culture of continuous learning helps keep you a cut above the rest by equipping your employees to adapt to evolving industry trends, acquire new skills, and ultimately, drive innovation. What exactly is […]
Promoting work-life integration in remote teams
According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the average worker still spends less than 15 hours per day on “personal care”—which, in this case, includes sleeping, eating, leisure time, and family activities. Rightfully so, work-life balance has been a tireless buzzword for many years now—as well as a crucial value espoused by any organization worth its […]
Developing effective employee rewards and recognition programs
Let’s talk about employee recognition, shall we? An employee recognition program is a formal initiative implemented by a company to acknowledge and reward employees for their outstanding performance, noteworthy achievements, and worthwhile contributions. Recognition is often given on a shared platform accessible to all internal employees. But why, you ask? The main purpose of an […]
HR metrics and analytics for data-driven decision making
HR managers and small business owners have long-debated the best strategies for dealing with complex issues that inevitably/eventually develop in any given organization—from addressing lulls in morale and efficiency to resolving disputes, to better managing PTO requests. While in the past, companies have relied heavily on qualitative (and therefore subjective) information derived from employee experiences, […]
9 creative employee benefits for the summer
It’s only natural for people to look forward to beautiful weather in the summer. Oftentimes, if business allows for it, work slows down a bit—seemingly a reflection of this natural transition—as people schedule vacations and soak up the sun. If you haven’t yet considered how to integrate a few creative summer perks into your employee’s […]
Managing employee workloads during vacation season
Peak vacation challenges There are bound to be periods of time, particularly in the summer, when a lot of your employees are on vacation or otherwise out of the office. While this is to be expected, if you’re too short-staffed, work will accumulate and the quality of your employee experience and customer experience alike will […]
Navigating HR Compliance: Tips and Solutions for Small Businesses
Regardless of the size of your company, HR compliance can be a huge undertaking. While an HR manager or department has countless important responsibilities, maintaining legal compliance may just be at the top of that mighty list. In short, HR compliance is the process of creating and enforcing internal HR policies—ones that follow labor laws, […]
The Benefits of Employee Self-Service Portals for Small Businesses
Just in case you missed a memo, an employee self-service portal is a convenient and centralized web-based platform that lets employees access and manage their personal information, HR-related tasks, and work-related resources. In other words, it allows employees to perform a range of administrative tasks without having to rely on and remind HR all the […]
Announcing SOC 2 Type 1 compliance at PurelyHR
We are thrilled to announce that PurelyHR is now SOC 2 Type 1 compliant. This achievement is a testament to our commitment to providing secure and reliable HR management software to our clients. What is a SOC 2 Type I report? SOC 2 (Service Organization Control 2) is an auditing standard developed by the American […]
Is unlimited PTO a trap?
Unlimited PTO has been a dominant trend over the past few years, especially amongst tech companies and startups. But while many companies do indeed offer this benefit, most people understand (in an unspoken sort of way) that “unlimited” is never really, well, unlimited. The truth is, if it was actually treated as such, few companies […]
Common mistakes to avoid for successful employee onboarding
Put simply, employee onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into a company. While a solid onboarding process can set your new recruit up for success, a flimsy, inadequate one will almost certainly set them up for failure, not to mention squander your valuable resources. Unlike an “orientation,” which typically lasts a single day […]
Ways to use technology to improve employee experience
A positive employee experience is crucial to ensuring your employees are engaged and satisfied—which, in turn, is a boon to turnover rates, but also to the overall vibe of your company. Yet while mention of company culture, salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth all abound when it comes to conversations about retaining talent, it’s important […]
6 ways to manage time off requests fairly
How can you possibly manage time off/ PTO/ vacation requests fairly?During holiday times it can be especially hard to juggle, here are 6 strategies to use for fair approvals.