Work-life balance is the equilibrium between the demands of your career and the demands of your personal life. While our increased ability to work remotely and flexibly is seen as a logical evolution in modern work, it’s also a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it can cater to unpredictable personal schedules, but on the other, it can result in never being fully unplugged from work. Here are some ways to foster work-life balance for yourself and your colleagues.
Workplace & Culture
How to Thrive as an HR Department of One
Ask any employee what an HR department is responsible for and their answer is sure to mention a range of responsibilities. But, HR—quite literally a resource for humans—is there to support employees. To put it simply, an HR department is responsible for managing all stages of the employee life cycle (i.e., recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and […]
7 Reasons Employee Onboarding is Everything
Employee onboarding is critical to helping new hires feel valued, better understand their role, and increase their productivity and performance, resulting in increased engagement and higher morale. We explore how to onboard effectively and why it matters.
8 Ways to Foster Remote Company Culture
With fewer in-person interactions, company culture is more important than ever. But just because remote work is more prevalent than ever doesn’t mean we need to sacrifice culture, engagement, and meaningful human connection—y’know, the bonds that hold it all together. Here are 8 ways to help foster remote company culture.
Is It Time For a More Flexible Work Arrangement?
The flexible work arrangement has made its way to the mainstream in the past year. With so many changes to the ways we work in the last year, the question on the minds of organizations everywhere is “Is it time to make these changes permanent?” The response, in a lot of cases, is yes.
Women, Work, and COVID-19: 8 Ways to Help Women Thrive
It’s that time again: each year on March 8th, International Women’s Day (IWD) presents an opportunity to honour women while also calling attention to the countless battles for women’s rights unfolding at any given moment around the world. While some treat the event as a celebration of womanhood, others harness its potential to stage protests—and […]
9 Ways to Help Yourself (and Others) Avoid Burnout at Work
Burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion and one which we most often encounter in our work lives. Burnout at work has many causes. Basically, if it can cause you to stress, it can lead to burnout. The current pandemic is no exception and in the last year, there has been a rise […]
One-on-One Meetings: Connection in a Virtual Era
One-on-one meetings are more important now than ever before for fostering connection between employees and managers as we head deeper into a hyper virtual era. We talk benefits and tips for getting the most out of your one-on-ones.
A Guide to HR Software for Small Business
Whether you’re an HR manager, small business owner or multi-tasking employee, integrating the right tools into your business can be a real game-changer. This is where HR software for small business comes in! We explore what HR software is, what to consider when searching, and some of the benefits for small businesses.
What Does Working Remotely Look Like in 2021?
To say that 2020 was a chaotic mass experiment in working remotely may seem dramatic, but it’s not far from the truth. We explore the trends to look out for when it comes to working remotely in 2021.
Even More #HRApproved Halloween – Costumes, Treats, and More!
We’ve gone over how to host an #HRapproved Halloween party in a past post. Now, we’re here to share even more office-friendly Halloween suggestions from PurelyHR HQ!
FLEXIBLE WORK: The New Organizational Culture
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 […]
5 Companies Doing Parental Leave RIGHT in 2019
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 […]