Getting a handle on new hire paperwork After months of digging through resumes for that diamond in the rough, followed by multiple rounds of interviews, your company is now fully staffed. Your new team members start on Monday and you’re excited to get them going right away. But before you do that, you’re going to need to make sure all of their […]
Writing a recommendation letter: Format and suggestions The hardest part of hiring great employees is letting them go. However, the time may come when some of your top performers decide to leave. Have you thought about what you’d do if they — or any of your employees — ask you for a recommendation? Assuming you agree to provide one, the next step […]
How to be a company that attracts LGBTQ professionals We’ve come a long way as a nation when it comes to LGBTQ rights and acceptance, but we surely have more work to do, especially in the workplace. In 30 states, it’s still perfectly legal to not hire someone or to fire them due to sexual orientation or gender orientation. But most forward-thinking companies actually have strategies to step away from that attitude, and are becoming more inclusive. But becoming a company that welcomes LGBTQ talent requires more than just not discriminating against them – it’s recognizing that diversity can be a growth strategy. We spoke with experts to learn concrete steps you can take to make your company more attractive to LGBTQ workers.
If you want more innovation, hire a more diverse tech team Companies that rank high for hiring diverse candidates are 35% more likely to show higher financial returns in their industry. But it's more than just profit margins that are impacted by diverse talent. Diverse teams also lead to more and better innovation. Here are some steps you can take to increase the diversity of your tech team.
Q&A: Author Amy J. Radin Says Leaders Who Want to Innovate Need a Change Maker Mindset No matter the size or sector, every company feels the pressure to forge new ideas while driving revenue. Author Amy J. Radin explains how change makers can lead this much-needed innovation.
HR’s role in building diversity with more women in tech Women have long fought for a place at the technology table. As the tech talent gap escalates, it’s time to make the case for greater inclusion.
Richard Branson Weathered the Storm--and Lived to Enjoy It Sir Richard’s new book, Finding My Virginity, features some intriguing insights into how he thinks about business innovation.
Create a better workplace design for your company How inspiring is your workplace? Create a space that inspires employees to perform daily tasks better and gives them room for creative inspiration.
Company benefits and perks: Are you keeping up? Landing top talent in today’s competitive market often comes down to the benefits and perks you provide. Here’s what’s hot now.
Create a fair small business vacation policy Summertime is high season for time away. A fair vacation policy will keep things running without alienating the rank and file.
