Professional development programs, training sessions, mental health seminars, team building exercises—all of these and more are likely a part of your small business’s 2024 plans for employee engagement. And one of the most effective formats for these and many other initiatives is commonly referred to as a “lunch and learn.” Whether recurring events or standalone […] Continue Reading
Human Resources (HR)
Earlier this year, UpCity conducted a survey to better understand the opportunity to improve benefits offerings and the quality of life of employees through the implementation of 401(k) retirement plans. This survey revealed a number of employer sentiments around the positive impact of offering such benefits and the challenges posed by managing these plans for […] Continue Reading
Generally, small business owners and startups have been at a disadvantage against larger enterprises when it comes to the benefits that they're able to provide for their employees. To put it simply, larger businesses have been able to negotiate better, volume-based discounts for things like employee medical insurance and retirement savings plans based on the […] Continue Reading
In addition to guest posting on the UpCity blog, Pivotal Integrated HR Solutions is featured as one of the Top Human Resources Agencies in Canada. Check out their profile! Continue Reading
One of the most lasting impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the global economy is to force businesses and employees to reevaluate what constitutes an effective and efficient schedule for employees. While many businesses have returned fully to in-office, other working arrangements include various hybrids of remote work. The four-day work week is one […] Continue Reading
Corporate social responsibility is a concept that business owners have long struggled with, though that struggle has evolved over time with the scope of the economy and the focus of consumers. Continue Reading
In late 2020, COVID-19 plunged the American workforce headlong into an ongoing experiment in alternative workplace arrangements. Prior to COVID-19, only 6% of the workforce was fully remote. But the pandemic ushered in quarantine measures and social distancing requirements that forced businesses to adopt remote and hybrid models just to remain in business. This transition […] Continue Reading
From raises to resignations, team conflicts to troubled processes, one of the most valuable and underrepresented skills in the workplace is the ability to navigate tough conversations.And difficult conversations happen long before the need to involve human resources. Employees need to be able to share their point of view, address concerns about the work environment, […] Continue Reading