Trakstar Hire Blog / Human Resources

Remember when you got to go to camp or on a field trip as a kid and there was always that handy dandy checklist to help you pack? Wouldn’t it be nice if that were something that you got in real life too? Just like we talked about last week, we’re doing a great series…

One of your best employees (let’s call her Sharon) comes to you with a bomb to drop: she’s headed to another company in the field and is putting in her two weeks. She’s among the 51% of employees that were looking for work , and you’re in shock. You ask her why she’s leaving and…

YES! A big, fat “yes” is the answer. Retention is such a powerful metric in business because of the ridiculously high cost of turnover. Retained employees represent a great return on the many investments that employers make on their workforce, and onboarding is a solid, yet often overlooked aspect of those investments. According to a…

Human Resource Management (HRM) has travelled a great distance. From merely a personnel function to a strategic and influential department, HRM is now a critical component of any organization, not only aiding the latter in its seamless functioning, but even aligning and determining its broader course. Realizing this, corporates have revolutionized their HR practices. Complemented…

HR policies and HR management are a major contributor in the growth or failure of any organisation. The people who build up a company are among the few factors that set a company apart from its competitors. Image Source: WebAnywhere With the evolving technologies the culture at workplaces is changing too. With an increasing emphasis…

Social networking platforms and computers in general have made it easier to connect with others than ever before. No longer is a savvy business person confined to the customers or clients in his immediate geographical area. Now he can take his business global at minimal cost. Looking at my own social networking platforms, I count…

Reaching common ground when employers and respective employees are in a quarrel over issues at work, such as fair pay and perks, seems to never make headway unless proper enthusiasm exists on both sides. Of course, no one really takes the time to understand what a motivational keynote speaker can bring to uplift employee morale…

First impressions are so very important in the business world. That first day, nay, that first hour is when a new employee is going to form their opinion about the organization. And that opinion isn’t easily changed. All of us make snap judgements. The average person makes their initial judgement on someone in 7 seconds…

Hey you! Yes, you. The one standing in his office, staring at a stack of resumes, wondering how you’re ever going to build a company from the ground up . This letter is for you. It’s a reminder of what your job really is and how to do it when no one is there to…

Onboarding new hires is necessary no matter the size of your organization. It gives employees the opportunity to learn about workplace culture, process and technology in a systematic way. In addition to training, the onboarding process is also useful for establishing expectations and working with employees to set goals. Welcome a new hire using our…