PeopleGuru Blog
What Are the Benefits of Home Working for Employers?
Working from home has become increasingly popular in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. Employees who work from home enjoy greater flexibility and freedom when it comes to their schedules. They also tend to be more productive, thanks to a lack of...
8 Uses of Recruiting Automation in Your Hiring Process
As a business owner, you know that hiring the right employees is key to your success. You also know that it can be a time-consuming and expensive process. That's why more and more businesses are turning to recruiting automation to help them find the best candidates....
“Quiet Quitting”: New Term, Familiar Feeling
Quiet quitting can mean a few different things in 2022. In its simplest form, it can be defined as doing the bare minimum at work without it being too noticeable. You're not officially quitting but have quit on the idea of going above and beyond in your work. This...
The Power of a Single HCM Application
Multi-generational, virtual, and global workforces have added a new layer of complexity to the traditional functions of HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Management. Attempting to manage all of these functions via disparate solutions is proving to be a major challenge...
The ‘Always-On’ Work Culture: Why It’s A Problem
In the last few years, employees have begun working longer hours than ever before. Despite being out-of-office, people feel pressured to be available far beyond their contracted hours. This trend is largely due to the rise in remote and hybrid work. Although flexible...
People Operations Digital Transformation
A People Operations Digital Transformation project can take on different looks and priorities, but the goal is always the same. Every transformation project strives to make talent and technology seamlessly connected, creating processes that are more efficient with...
Emergency Preparedness 101: A Guide for HR Gurus
HR professionals play an integral part in the emergency management process. To ensure your company is prepared for natural disasters and other unexpected crisis situations, it is crucial to expect the unexpected. In the wake of Hurricane Ian, now is the perfect time...
What Are the Benefits of Home Working for Employers?
Working from home has become increasingly popular in recent years, and it’s not hard to see why. Employees who work from home enjoy greater flexibility and freedom when it comes to their schedules. They also tend to be more productive, thanks to a lack of distractions...
What to Do If You’re Struggling with Remote Work
While at one time remote working seemed like a temporary solution, it’s now seen as one of the leading benefits that jobseekers hope for when finding a new role. However, while there are many benefits associated with remote working, many remote employees are...
4 Tips for Implementing a Remote Work Policy Post Covid-19
Long before anyone had heard of Covid-19, the demand for remote work was already growing. Both business leaders and their employees discovered that remote work had many benefits and very few disadvantages. For instance, working...
Workforce Management Impacts from COVID-19
While what we care most about during a crisis are very human issues such as emotions, safety, and family, it’s technology that is going to be the first and best way to stay connected with your people. 62% of organizations have a crisis plan, but few regularly...
How to Rehire Furloughed Employees
In times of economic downturn, employers may choose to furlough employees vs. laying off employees, but what does it mean to be furloughed? Furloughed employees agree to take a temporary unpaid leave of absence. These leaves can be short term or long term...
Managing PTO Requests During the Holidays
American Airlines, one of the largest airlines, once scrambled to find staff to cover 15,000 flights after a bug in the pilot scheduling system allowed too many pilots to request time off around the holidays. ...
5 Alternatives to Holiday Parties
Holiday gatherings are a great way for employees to connect, relax, and celebrate a year’s accomplishments. However, holiday celebrations are very likely to look a bit different this year. 2020 has tested our ability to adapt, and shown us that innovation is our...
Dispensing Payroll to Dispensaries
The majority of states have legalized our favorite plant for medical use and many have legalized it for recreational use as well. But it remains listed on Schedule 1 of the Federal Controlled Substances Act which is why most...