We are the new cats! This comment section is open for any non-work-related discussion you’d like to have with other readers, by popular demand. This one is truly no work and no school.). Book recommendation of the week: Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners , by Gretchen Anthony. MORE

You don’t have a happy office by accident. You can have the makings of one, of course, but you usually have to encourage it along by manipulating the physical and social environment a bit. Here’s how. Let natural light in. The post Creating A Happy Office appeared first on New To HR. HR Management MORE

Since the industrial revolution days, companies and economists have been after means of increasing productivity. While economists seek this increase by means of better policies and procedures, companies aimed at improving employee productivity. The fact is: increased productivity is a result of smart work, not just hard work. Generally, most jobs are performed by employees who operate the machines, run business models and design new corporate procedures. MORE

Note: I’m writing a note of gratitude on the blog each day in November leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday. My hope is that these posts will inspire you to do the same. Write an email, Facebook post, or a text to tell people they have made an impact on you. Gratitude is contagious. . MORE

Can you demonstrate a return on HR programs? It’s the last quarter of the calendar year—a busy time for most… The post How to Build Your HR Budget for 2019 appeared first on Asure Software MORE

What to do when you’re in a new chapter and need to build a network.PHOTO BY ADRIAN ON UNSPLASH How do you start to build a network when you’re just starting out or new (to a place or industry, for example)? Before taking any action, be sure you’re up-to-speed on the basic protocol. MORE

Managers yearn for the day they can rely on one of their employees to step up and help out with some of their more meticulous tasks. MORE

As an employer, your greatest asset is the talent you hire. Consequently, your biggest challenge is attracting and retaining top talent. In today’s competitive market, managing employees’ salary expectations is a critical part of the equation. When it comes to salary, every employee, including the highly-compensated, wants more. But due to budget restraints, that isn’t always possible. Managing employees’ salary expectations requires preparation and transparency. MORE