Your employee training programs are only as dull as you let them be. We’ve all been there - sitting in for meeting after meeting but leaving without learning much. Some of us might have zero workplace training experience, where most skills and knowledge are self-taught. 

Many employees have gotten used to the remote and hybrid work arrangements that most feel little reason to go back to the office. But as the pandemic wanes and public health measures become stronger, many organizations now want to reunite and resume an in-office workplace setting. 

Are you worried about attempting to negotiate your starting salary? Don't be that way. 73% of employers expect applicants to negotiate during the hiring process, according to CareerBuilder research.

An employee handbook is an encompassing document a company shares with its workers to communicate work expectations, guidelines, and policies in one place. Typically, as part of the company’s onboarding and training process, all employees must read it to ensure they understand their rights and what is expected from them at the workplace.

Before thinking about rehiring a former employee, employers should first find out why they left the company in the first place. If they’ve resigned on bad terms, it may be unwise to rehire them.

Employers do not always provide additional pay in conjunction with a promotion. What should you do if you are offered a promotion but receive no raise in your basic salary pay?

While online job platforms and social media dominate the recruitment industry today, career fairs still hold significant relevance in certain settings. A successful hiring strategy comprises a diverse set of sourcing initiatives, and career fairs are one such initiative that can prove to be a valuable asset in your overall recruiting program.

Consider what a healthy remote working team might look like. You may envision your organisation having few to no silos and looking for happy team members who effortlessly communicate and collaborate. Their projects have a high impact and produce long-term results.

The holiday season is upon us and while it means the busiest time of the year for most companies (Christmas campaigns, sales, etc.), let us not forget to show gratitude towards employees for their hard work over the year. 

Poor management practices can have a negative impact on everyone's employee experience. Let's look at these practices, why they're bad for work engagement and corporate culture, how to spot them before they cause too much damage and how to correct poor management practices.