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PTO payout: All you need to know

Learn about PTO payout, its benefits for employees and employers, and how to create a compliant and effective PTO payout policy for your organization.

Workplace & culture

What is a floating holiday?

Discover the benefits & workings of floating holidays, a flexible PTO option that enhances work-life balance & inclusivity for employees & employers...

People management

Paternity leave in Canada 101

Discover the essentials of paternity leave in Canada, including eligibility, benefits, and tips for both employees and employers to navigate this...

Time management

Time off in lieu: what should you know?

Discover what Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) is, its benefits are to both employees & employers & how to manage it effectively with key policies & best...

HR tips

How to choose HR software

Discover how to choose the right HR software for your business. Our comprehensive guide covers the key features, evaluation tips and what to look for.

Free tools

How to use the employee schedule template

Learn how to efficiently use the free PurelyHR employee schedule template. Learn from a step by step instruction and best practices.

Free tools

How to use our vacation calendar template

Learn how to efficiently use the free PurelyHR employee vacation calendar template. Learn from a step by step instruction and best practices.

HR tips

Empowering young professionals in remote work

Discover how to empower young professionals in remote work by overcoming common challenges and implementing HR strategies for growth and success.

Time management

4 Ways to Track Vacation (and other PTO)

How you track vacation can mean a fine line between a time consuming or simple task. Here are 4 ways to track vacation and PTO.

People management

9 creative employee benefits for the summer

Boost employee engagement with 9 creative summer benefits, from outdoor activities to professional development opportunities. Learn how to create a...

Time management

Is unlimited PTO bad?

What is unlimited PTO? Why would your company consider it? Is it bad? Is it a trap? We answer these questions and more in our blog post!

News

Going remote pays off for our community

Going remote allowed us to expand our recruiting efforts and find talent across the country. Learn about the benefit for our community!

HR tips

Ask HR: Top tips for managing HR remotely

The last year and a half has been interesting, challenging, difficult, intense and surprising... especially if you're managing HR remotely.

Workplace & culture

What are the qualities of an effective leader?

People work for managers but they follow leaders. But what exactly are the qualities of an effective leader? Learn our top traits here!

Workplace & culture

Coming back from burnout

Learn how to support employees coming back from burnout. Discover proactive strategies to prevent and address burnout in the workplace effectively.

Time management

Can U.S. employers deny PTO?

Discover if U.S. employers can deny PTO and the legalities surrounding it. Learn about the importance of implementing a clear PTO policy and its...

Time management

When to Say “NO” to Time Off

Plot twist! We're usually all about time off, but in this post, we’re going to be discussing when to decline time off requests. Read more

Workplace & culture

HR’s Role in the Offboarding Process

A well-organized offboarding process is integral to maintaining your company culture, reputation, and data security—and HR plays a key role.

HR tips

5 Time Management Tips for HR Professionals

With all of the tasks that HR professionals handle, a heavy workload is no surprise. The solution to getting it all done? Time management!

HR tips

How to Thrive as an HR Department of One

Are you a small (but mighty) HR department of one? Here are tips for thriving while balancing the many tasks that make up Human Resources.

Workplace & culture

7 Reasons Employee Onboarding is Everything

Employee onboarding is critical to helping new hires feel valued. We explore how to onboard effectively and why it matters.

Workplace & culture

8 Ways to Foster Remote Company Culture

With fewer in-person interactions, company culture is more important than ever. We explore 8 ways to help foster remote company culture.

Workplace & culture

What Does Working Remotely Look Like in 2021?

As 2020 proved working remotely was feasible (and even advantageous), we take a look at what to expect in 2021 when it comes to remote work.

Time management

Carryover

Learn how to encourage employees to take time off and implement a carryover policy effectively.

Time management

The Season for Holiday Time-Off Requests

Here are some of our favourite ways to manage holiday time-off requests while ensuring things continue to run smoothly at the office.

News

ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing Performance™

Announcing Performance™—an all-in-one performance review software solution for businesses looking to modernize their employee evaluation process.

Workplace & culture

5 Companies Doing Parental Leave RIGHT

In a country where parental leave is not federally mandated, some organizations have stepped up to the plate by offering notable parental leave...

Time management

The Darkside of Unlimited PTO

Its not all sunshine and rainbows. We researched the companies who tried out Unlimited PTO and failed, and how they responded to these misfortunate...

Time management

Why You Should Care About Paid Time Off

HR Decision Makers that put Paid Time Off policy engagement at the top of their list of priorities will witness remarkable benefits. Learn more!

Time management

The Surprisingly High Cost of Unclaimed PTO

Unclaimed PTO can directly affect your business's bottom line. Let's explore the financial and unseen costs of unclaimed PTO on your organization.

Workplace & culture

The Rise of The Work Martyr

Learn about the rise of the work martyr culture in the workplace & how to avoid it. Explore the impact on productivity & the importance of taking...

Time management

Ladies, it’s Time to Talk About Time Off

Our intern Jolene talks about women and time off to uncover why only 44% of women take all their vacation time compared to 48% of men.

News

Time-Sheet is now Officially Launched

It is with great pleasure that we are announcing the official launch of Time-Sheet to our list of HR modules. Learn more!

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