As a business owner, you're well aware that managing human resources (HR) is a critical aspect of running a successful company. However, the complexities of HR can often be overwhelming and time-consuming.

A proper benefits structure can help you attract and retain talented employees, boost morale and productivity, and ultimately drive business growth.

Finding the right candidate for your company can be a challenging process. You want to hire someone who has the right skills and experience, but you also want to make sure that they are a good fit for your team and culture.

Negotiating salary can be a challenging and uncomfortable experience for both employers and employees. As an employer, it’s important to approach salary negotiations with empathy and transparency to establish a positive working relationship with your employees.

When it comes to running a successful business, employee retention is a key factor. Companies spend a lot of time and resources recruiting, hiring, and training new employees, so it’s important to keep your best employees around for as long as possible. This is especially true for top performers, who are vital to the success of any organization.

When you start to contemplate the idea of outsourcing your Human Resources department/work, what stops you from moving forward? For most businesses, the answer is either time or money. We want to take the time in this blog to dive into why exactly these roadblocks don’t necessarily need to become huge obstacles and what other differences you may be overlooking while making your decision about outsourcing.

The way you manage your team will be the reason you succeed or struggle in 2023. Human Resources Management is so vital to organizations these days that top companies are spending a pretty penny to get the best possible managers with the best possible strategies and tools.

In a world so submersed in technology, driving effective HR through online solutions is something many employers are considering.  As technology has rapidly altered most aspects of our personal lives, it has done the same for organizations across the globe. Specifically, the improved employee experience through HR technology has become increasingly valuable to employers.

Stigma associated with COVID-19 is the negative association between a person or group of people who share certain characteristics and COVID-19. In today’s pandemic, this may mean people are labelled, stereotyped, discriminated against, treated separately, and/or experience loss of status because of a perceived link with the virus.

How to create an employee handbook is a question we're frequently asked here at BrightMatter HR. Employee handbooks are a valuable resource and reference for employees of all levels of the organization. It points your staff in the right direction in terms of policies and is also a good accompaniment to the employee contract.