10 Essential Questions to Enhance Your Exit Interview Process

Conducting a thorough exit interview is an essential part of the offboarding process. Exit interviews provide a unique opportunity to receive honest feedback from departing employees. Their fresh perspective can reveal important insights to enhance your organization’s management practices, workplace culture, and employee development programs. By asking thoughtful questions, you can uncover the true reasons … Read more

10 Employee Engagement Strategies to Make a Lasting Impact

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What does an engaged employee look like? Employee Engagement is a concept that describes the level of enthusiasm and dedication a worker feels toward their job. Engaged employees care about their work and about the performance of the company, and feel that their efforts make a difference. An engaged employee is in it for more … Read more

Creating an Equitable Compensation Plan

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Equitable compensation comprises such elements as wages or salaries, benefits, union perks, employer-provided vendor discounts, work flexibility and paid time off. A company’s equitable compensation plan can promote employee engagement, performance and career development; thus, a thoughtful compensation plan boosts recruitment and retention efforts. Compensation is tied to critical business elements, including: Business goals and … Read more

Proposed ban on Noncompete Agreements put on hold

Since the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed banning noncompete agreements in January 2023, followed by its Final Rule approval on April 23, 2024, the ban has faced significant opposition. What is the latest update? On August 20, 2024, Texas federal judge Ada E. Brown blocked the FTC’s proposed ban on most noncompete agreements, which was … Read more

Minimize Liability Exposure with Expert HR Consulting Services

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Table of Contents Introduction The High Price of HR Mistakes HR Consulting: Your Shield Against Risk Areas Where HR Consulting Can Make a Difference Selecting Your HR Partner: A Critical Decision Partner with BlueStone Services for Peace of Mind HR regulations are a complicated web that can snare the unwary. A single misstep can lead … Read more

Reclaim Your Time: Outsourced HR Services Solve Persistent HR Problems

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Table of Contents Introduction The Persistent HR Problems That Plague Businesses How Outsourced HR Services Can Rescue Your Business Choosing the Right Outsourced HR Provider Key Takeaways As a business owner or manager, you know that the list of responsibilities never seems to end. From sales and marketing to finance and operations, your plate is … Read more