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Bullying & Harassment at Work

In the #metoo movement, we are seeing more talk about what is bullying and what is harassment. Unfortunately, only one of these is against the law. Bullying, while not against the law, is still something that needs to be investigated and is behavior that needs to stop. However, many times, situations are identified as bullying […]

How to Cancel Your Subscription to Upskill HR by Workology

We hope that Upskill HR by Workology will be a long-term HR and recruiting resource that helps you upskill on your own terms, but we understand that there may be situations in which you would like to cancel your membership. In that case, we want to help you make the cancellation as easy as possible, […]

Can Employees Play a Part in Small Business Hiring?

can employees play a part in small business hiring

Meet the team interviews and tryouts are increasingly common in the tech industry. In some organizations, team members play as important a role as human resources and managers, casting the final ballot on cultural fit and qualifications. The advantage of involving employees in the hiring process is that, by leveraging their expertise as well as […]

Ep 135 – Women at Work: Ditch the Workplace Drama

women at work: ditch the workplace drama

I recently launched a series here on Workology focused on women in the workplace. The feedback from my first blog post was clear. I received many emails, DMs and phone calls sharing their stories and wanting more. Workplace drama is real and it can be detrimental to your success at your job and in your […]

Understanding the Employee Turnover Formula

hr small business basics: understanding turnover

The employee turnover formula is an easy but essential tool that too many small businesses neglect. It’s step one in building a strategic hiring plan and streamlining your human resources process. Until you understand what your turnover is and when it spikes, your hiring plan is reactive, not proactive. And while you’re in that reactive […]

New to HR? Location, Location, Location

new to hr? why location matters

You’ve found the perfect job, except for one little minor detail. It’s in another city or state and the commute would be horrendous every day. Location is very important to the job search, sometimes you can’t just think of you. Families, school, even simple things like doctors offices can all be hard to leave. How […]