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What to pay an internal auditor: The definitive guide
Offering the right pay to your internal auditors is crucial to attracting and retaining top talent. But knowing what to pay is tricky because of the varied expertise required across different industries, the impact of certifications like the CPA, and more. By understanding market rates, the factors that influence salary levels, and aligning pay with candidates' skills, you can attract top talent while maintaining your budget. Our guide can help you strike the perfect balance – offering a salary
Employee recognition statistics: Everything you need to know
Recognizing employees isn’t just about making them feel good – it also directly impacts motivation, retention, and overall productivity. Employees who feel valued for their efforts are more likely to go the extra mile and stay committed to your organization. A lack of meaningful recognition, on the other hand, can lead to disengagement, high turnover, and a weaker workplace culture. Below, we’ve gathered the latest employee recognition statistics to help you understand what works, what doesn’t,
Upskilling statistics: Everything you need to know
Change is happening faster and on a bigger scale than ever in today’s workplaces, with technology transforming jobs, workflows, and the skills employees need. It’s more important than ever for employees to upskill – improving what they know or learning something new to stay competitive. Understanding upskilling statistics is key to making data-driven decisions to future-proof your business. This guide breaks down key upskilling statistics and offers practical tips on creating upskilling strategi
Areas of improvement: Identifying and addressing them (plus common examples)
Every business wants a high-performing team, but not every team reaches its full potential. Performance problems can slow down progress, create frustration, and cost money. By understanding where employees can grow and giving them the right support, companies can help their teams work better, feel more motivated, and achieve more. In this article, we help you figure out where your team needs to improve and show you straightforward ways to help them. Key takeaways Areas of improvement are opportu
What is behavioral interviewing?
Behavioral interviewing is a type of interviewing in which employers evaluate how candidates have approached specific challenges in the past. The idea is that if potential hires successfully used certain soft skills and personality traits previously, they’ll do the same in their future roles. For example, an employer might ask a candidate to describe a time when they had to resolve a conflict within a team. The candidate’s response can reveal their problem-solving skills, communication style, an
Hybrid work statistics: Everything you need to know
Several large organizations – including Dell and Amazon – recently announced mandatory, full-time return-to-office mandates. Despite this, hybrid work remains a popular compromise for many employers and their employees. But what benefits does hybrid work offer businesses and workers, what challenges does it raise, and how can employers implement it strategically? In this article, we answer these questions and more by diving into key hybrid work statistics. How we researched this topic We revie
Leadership development statistics: Everything you need to know
Leadership can make or break your organization, so leadership development is vital. Statistics give us insights into the current state of leadership in the business landscape – including the impacts of bad leaders, the growing importance of leadership development programs, and opportunities for improving leadership and development training. Knowing these stats and more can help you reflect on the state of leadership development in your own organization – so you can pinpoint what you’re doing wel
Onboarding statistics: Everything you need to know
A positive onboarding experience can make or break a new hire’s decision to stay with your organization. It also has an ongoing impact on employee engagement, job satisfaction, and company culture. But how? Read on to learn key onboarding statistics that explain this and more.
Employee satisfaction: The key to beating the competition
Are your employees satisfied? The answer could be the difference between your business succeeding and failing. High employee satisfaction means engaged, productive, and loyal teams, while low satisfaction causes high turnover, decreased morale, and increased costs. HR professionals, managers, and business leaders want to understand the impact of employee satisfaction and how to improve it. We’ve put together this guide to explore the concrete benefits of satisfied employees, examine the key fact
What to pay an operations manager
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in operations roles is expected to grow by 7% over the next decade, adding about 700,000 jobs across industries. An increase in demand means an increase in competition for operations managers, and you must offer competitive salaries, attractive benefits, and clear opportunities for advancement to avoid losing out on top talent. Luckily, we’re here to help with this. In this guide, we break down the latest salary and benefits benchm
What to pay a customer service representative
Customer service representatives (CSRs) are pivotal in shaping customer experiences and building brand loyalty. They handle everything from answering questions to resolving complaints, giving you loyal, satisfied customers. But hiring and retaining top-tier CSRs can be tough. You often face a tightrope act: balancing competitive compensation with budget constraints and evolving market demands. Don’t worry. To help you out, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide on what to pay customer service
How to ask for an employment verification letter
Asking for an employment verification letter can feel a little nerve-wracking, but it’s a normal request – no need to stress or put it off. The process is also more straightforward than you might think. This guide outlines four easy steps for requesting an employee verification letter. Keep reading, and you’ll be able to do it in no time! Key takeaways Find the right contact and process. Figure out who handles employment verification and follow any required forms or procedures. Use company resou
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