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HR Insights • 11 min
Roles and Responsibilities of HR in a Construction Company
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of HR in a construction company, common challenges they face, and best practices to promote success.
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Benefits & Comp • 6 min
The Future of Payroll: 7 Trends to Watch
Thanks to advances in technology, it’s easy to optimize your payroll process. Here are 7 trends to look out for in payroll tech.
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Performance & Culture • 10 min
40 Essential Tools for Working from Home
These 40 essential tools for working from home can help organizations maintain productivity and engagement even with a remote workforce.
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Performance & Culture • 8 min
5 Essential Tips for Working Remotely
For some, remote work can be quite a challenge. Follow these five tips on working remotely to transform your work-from-home experience.
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Performance & Culture • 5 min
How to Manage Generation Z Workplace (SPOILER: They Aren’t Like Millennials)
In 2019, the first graduating class of Generation Z entered the workforce. Over the next ten years, Boomers will retire, Millennials will enter senior management roles, and Gen Z will make up one-third of the workforce.
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HR Insights • 8 min
Finding the Best HR Software for Your Small Business
Our guide will help you identify some of the most important HRIS features and learn how to find the best HR software for your small business.
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HR Insights • 5 min
The Top 10 Bad Leadership Behaviors (And How to Avoid Them)
Bad leadership behaviors can create a toxic work environment. Find out what employees rank as the top 10 bad leadership behaviors and how to avoid them.
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Onboarding • 8 min
How to Fire an Employee (The Right Way)
At some point, every HR pro will have to fire an employee. Knowing how to do it well can make all the difference in your organization's success.
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Onboarding • 12 min
6 Essential Videos Your Onboarding Process Needs
Here are six types of videos you can include in your onboarding process to improve the productivity and retention of new hires.
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Onboarding • 6 min
Ask an HR Expert: Creating a Successful Onboarding Program
We asked our HR director, Cassie Whitlock, to share how onboarding works at BambooHR and how organizations can make the most of their onboarding.
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Benefits & Comp • 7 min
Payroll Taxes: What They Are, When They’re Due, and How To Calculate Them
Navigating all the acronyms, forms, and questions of payroll taxes can be downright intimidating. We made this guide to help you sort through it all.
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Performance & Culture • 4 min
Top 6 Reasons Why Employees Leave Their Jobs 
Explore some reasons for leaving a job to help you get an idea of what can be done to improve retention at your organization.
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Benefits & Comp • 15 min
101 Great Ideas for Employee Perks and Incentives
Browse our huge list of employee perk and incentive ideas for organizations of all sizes and interests to find some that are valuable to your people.
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HR Insights • 11 min
How to Conduct an HR Investigation
Here's our best advice for how to conduct an HR investigation effectively and make your organization a safe, fair place to work.
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HR Insights • 7 min
Ask an HR Expert: Connecting Data and Strategy
We ask Cassie Whitlock, director of HR at BambooHR, how she uses HR data from BambooHR to inform and execute our people strategy.
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HR Insights • 6 min
HR Trends 2020: What Matters Most to HR Teams? [Infographic]
Our exclusive survey of HR professionals and business owners reveals important HR trends for 2020 in hiring, onboarding, culture, engagement, and more.
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Performance & Culture • 9 min
The Power of Gamification in Wellness Programs
Learn how gamifying your organization’s wellness program can help employees feel their best while improving your bottom line.
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BambooHR News • 3 min
Meet Our Newest Marketplace Partners | January 2020
We added six top-notch integration partners to our marketplace last quarter, each carefully selected to set you free to do great work.
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HR Insights • 5 min
Everything You Need to Know About E-Signatures 
Switching to e-signatures can save your organization time, money, and effort. Here's everything you need to know to implement electronic signatures.
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People Data & Analytics • 7 min
Keeping Employee Records: Everything You Need to Know
Learn the rules and regulations you need to know to organize and maintain employee records and keep your organization in compliance.
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Performance & Culture • 4 min
The Importance of Transparency in Leadership—What You Need to Know
The importance of transparency in leadership can’t be overstated. Learn how to lead with transparency with pro tips from BambooHR.
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Benefits & Comp • 4 min
How Long Do You Have to Keep Payroll Records?
Keeping payroll records is an important step for any employer. But how long do you have to keep payroll records, and how can you keep them organized?
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People Data & Analytics • 11 min
The Key HR Metrics You Should Be Measuring
We’ve created this guide to help you understand the basics of HR metrics and which ones you should be measuring to make a real impact on your organization.
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Onboarding • 5 min
Exit Formalities for Offboarding: The Employee Exit Process
What are the best practices when someone leaves your firm? Learn how to create an employee exit process that will ensure no exit formalities are overlooked.
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Benefits & Comp • 7 min
Tax IDs: What They Are & How to Get Them
If you or your business pays taxes in the United States, you need a tax ID number. Here’s what they are and how to get one.
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Benefits & Comp • 4 min
Why Payroll Certification Really Matters
Becoming or working with a certified payroll professional can support a great employee experience in your organization with timely, accurate payroll.
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HR Insights • 6 min
Ask an HR Expert: Company Culture
See what Director of HR Cassie Whitlock has to say about creating and maintaining a great company culture based on her experiences at BambooHR.
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Benefits & Comp • 13 min
Step-By-Step Guide to Payroll for Small Business
Learn how to set up payroll for your small business. See best practices and proven tips that will help you run payroll like a pro.
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HR Insights • 9 min
How to Prevent HRIS Implementation Challenges [The Big 3]
Take on the challenges of HRIS implementation with the right mindset, the right plan, and the right goals to maximize your investment.
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Performance & Culture • 6 min
3 Important Differences Between Reward and Recognition
Employees need both rewards and recognition to feel fully satisfied with their job. But what is the difference between reward and recognition?
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Benefits & Comp • 5 min
Switching Payroll Providers: A Step-by-Step Guide
Frustrated with your payroll software? Switching payroll providers could save time and money and reduce errors. Here’s what to do.
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HR Insights • 6 min
What CEOs Look For in an HR Pro
We gathered interviews on what CEOs look for in an HR pro to help HR pros get insight on getting the executive buy-in they desire.
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Performance & Culture • 5 min
9 Great Examples of Company Values to Inspire You [+ Free Ebook]
Check out our list of the best company core values examples from organizations big and small. It can help you start brainstorming your own company values.
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Onboarding • 4 min
BambooHR + Idaptive: Bridging the Gap Between HR and IT
The gap between HR and IT can cause significant delays in the onboarding process. Learn how to bridge this gap and create a seamless experience.
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Benefits & Comp • 4 min
Why Your Comp Strategy Is Outdated and What to Do About It
Here are four ways you can tweak your compensation strategy to help you attract and retain the best talent for your organization.
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HR Insights • 5 min
HR for Small Business vs. Big-Business HR [Infographic]
The perceptions surrounding HR in small businesses versus those in larger organizations make all the difference. Here’s why.
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Performance & Culture • 4 min
It’s a Trap! Culture Change Lessons from Star Wars
For many employees, changes in company culture can feel as intimidating as a fully operational Death Star. Here are some practical solutions from Star Wars.
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HR Insights • 5 min
How to Recognize and Reward Your Employees this Holiday Season
With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, methods of thanking staff that worked well in previous years are not viable this year. However, it’s just as important - if not more so - to recognize the hard work and dedication your team members have shown this year.
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Benefits & Comp • 4 min
Save Time with Time Tracking Spreadsheets
Until you’re ready to invest in time tracking software, time tracking spreadsheets are a convenient, free way to track time.
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HR Insights • 6 min
How to Be a Great HR Manager: 3 Key Areas
To become a great HR manager, you need to master three foundational areas: hiring, onboarding, and employee satisfaction. Read this article to learn how.
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