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People are what separate businesses that scale from those that stall.
Discover how Black Professionals in Tech Network found top-quality candidates and reduced staff turnover by transforming its job postings and hiring process.
Discover how Castle HR hired a Head of Operations in just 15 days by using a transparent, streamlined hiring process. Learn how to attract top talent fast.
Learn how Property Vista reduced staff turnover, transformed company culture, and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process.
Need HR help, but aren't ready for an internal hire? Discover the difference between fractional HR and outsourced HR consulting!
Discover 10 ways that fractional HR services can increase profits at YOUR business and benefit you and your entire team as you scale.
While it is sometimes framed as a threat, we believe that AI can be used as a tool in businesses (especially in HR). Here's what you need to know!
What does OpenAI firing (and reinstating) their CEO say about leadership, company culture and values? Let's take a deep dive (using an HR lens) and unpack it.
Including salaries and salary ranges in job postings is being mandated in some provinces. Find out what this means for your business and how including this information is a step in the right direction for modern employers and employees alike!
Remote and hybrid jobs may be here to stay, but has your business adopted the right strategies to keep everyone engaged and thriving?
Beware of templates - a Custom Employee Handbook will help you remain compliant and appear more professional to your team!
First impressions matter. Your new hire's first 90 days are critical - good onboarding means better productivity and retention!
As your business grows you will inevitably deal with employee turnover. In this video, Tom Nickalls - Founder and CEO of Castle HR, will walk you through what employee turnover cost is, how to calculate it for your company and what a “healthy” employee turnover rate looks like. (Spoiler: it’s not 0%!)
Terms like 'quiet quitting' and 'loud quitting' took the corporate world by storm recently - but what do they really mean? And, are they really THAT prevalent?
Employee terminations are a difficult but necessary part of running a business. However, firing well is the key to protecting all that you've built.
A Modern Talent Acquisition Strategy can help you attract top talent and build a strong team. Learn how the right strategy can impact growth and retention!
Modern Performance Reviews are the secret to maximizing your business potential, increasing productivity and retaining your top talent.
Having an aligned team can help your business soar to new heights; learn what company values and culture are, why they go hand-in-hand!
Learn how conducting team surveys can help you gain insight, understand what your team wants, address concerns and improve your business!
You didn't start your business to become an HR expert (that's our job); learn how Unlimited HR Advice can help your company thrive!
Automating processes can save time and money as you scale. Learn which HRIS is best for you and start building your HR Tech Stack!
HR data is a powerful tool. Collecting HR data to gain insight, understand hidden costs, and make data-driven decisions can significantly impact your business!
Annual performance appraisals are old-school and ineffective. Modern performance appraisals (or, performance reviews) mean that you and your team will meet and have a forward-thinking conversation about their performance and goals four times a year. This can increase retention, and benefit your company in many other ways!
A toxic workplace environment, otherwise known as unhealthy corporate culture, can ruin all that you've built, and drive your best employees away. Learn how to spot the signs of a toxic culture and how you can make (or keep) your corporate culture positive and healthy.
As your business continues to grow, you'll have to make important decisions, such as, when to make your first internal hire for a specific department. When it comes to HR, if you don't yet have the headcount, budget, or established strategies, adding an internal hire to your team might not be the best solution for you...yet. That is where Fractional HR comes in!
Expectations have shifted amongst job seekers. No longer will vague terms such as “we pay a competitive salary” attract quality applicants. In this video, Tom Nickalls - Founder and CEO of Castle HR, will walk you through 6 reasons why you absolutely should be including salary and compensation details in your job postings.
Giving feedback is hard. Specifically when it's of the constructive (i.e., negative) variety. With that said, great leaders understand the value of feedback - the good, the bad and the ugly. Nobody wants to hear negative feedback about themselves, but most of us do understand the need for it. As with any sensitive matter in life, mindful practice and repetition will develop your ability to give (and receive) feedback more effectively.
Organizational leaders understand that a great people strategy will accelerate growth, but bringing that strategy to life requires certain skills and expertise. Ultimately, growth means guiding your team down a path of success and putting them in the position to excel at what they do.
Your business is growing and you have now created your first HR role. Congratulations, this is a big step towards getting to the next level, and then the level after that! Here are 6 ways that Fractional HR can supercharge your internal HR person.
Employee referral programs can be a huge benefit to your organization helping you find and hire talented prospects for a fraction of the cost.
Sometimes employment relationships need to end. Termination is not a fun or pleasant process, but can definitely be the healthier choice for both parties in certain cases.
The rules of your workplace should be clear, consistent and communicated to everyone. The best way to do that is with an employee handbook.
The number one reason small businesses avoid HR is the perceived cost. Your tech startup of 10 or 20 employees is so focused on revenue that the thought of paying for a full-time HR person at the early stages of growth is likely out of the question. The solution is outsourced HR.