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Ten Out of the Box Benefits to Consider for 2022

Perks

10 Out-of-the-Box Benefits to Consider for 2022

If you're looking for ways to motivate your employees and retain your top talent, here are some benefits to consider.

by Riia O'Donnell

Performance and Culture

Asynchronous Work vs. Set Hours: Should Remote Workers Be Held to a Schedule?

Learn how allowing flexibility in schedules can lead to more productive remote workers.

by Karmin Gentili

Employee Development

Q1 Planning Checklist for a Successful 2022

Follow these 8 steps to establish strong strategies in Q1 and steer your business toward success.

by Cinnamon Janzer

Latest articles

Why Your Fast-Growing Company Needs a Chief People Officer Right Now

Still don't have a Chief People Officer? Here's why you need to hire one now.

by Catherine Tansey

How to Support Professional Development for Your Team Leads

Get tips for creating a professional development plan for your managers that helps them grow their careers while working on personal improvement activities.

by Zenefits Team

Employee Key Performance Indicators for 2022

Employees are an investment. With the help of these HR KPIs, you can successfully calculate exactly how much return you are getting on them.

by Zenefits Team

Interview Questions That Get Results

Finding the right talent requires asking the right interview questions — here are some of the best questions to ask candidates.

by Riia O'Donnell

Top 6 Tips for Creating a People-First Company Culture

Discover why building an employee-focused company is important and get top tips for creating an organization filled with happy, satisfied, and engaged people.

by Zenefits Team

The 7 Things Every People Ops Leader Needs Saved On Their Computer

7 Things Every People Operations Leader Needs Saved on Their Computer

If you're a people operations manager, here are 7 things you should have easily accessible.

by Cinnamon Janzer

7 Ways to Ensure Your Remote Team Members Know They’re Valued

Are you concerned that your remote team members feel disconnected? Here’s how you can fix that.

by Karmin Gentili

How HR Got Started — and the Evolution to People Ops

Learn more about the evolution of HR — from its roots to how it has turned into People Ops.

by Riia O'Donnell

6 Ways to Identify Burnout in Your Top Performers

Employee burnout is a growing concern that can poison your workforce. Here's how to spot it early.

by Zenefits Team

How HR Can Create a Sense of Purpose in the Workplace

Creating a sense of employee purpose within your workplace will motivate your team.

by Zenefits Team

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Collaboration Apps and Tools for Remote Teams

Here are the top apps and tools to help your employees stay connected, organized, and productive while working from home.

by Cinnamon Janzer

HR Problems

How to Boost Productivity and Stay Motivated by Taking Breaks While WFH

It may sound counterintuitive, but many studies have shown a link between taking breaks and increased productivity.

by Sasha Kanji

Returning to Work

10 Workplace Lessons Learned from COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed everything about the workplace. Here’s how businesses can plan for the future with information they learn from this crisis.

by Riia O'Donnell

Remote work

Establishing Work-From-Home Parameters with Your Employees

Small businesses are receiving an influx of work-from-home requests due to COVID-19. As an SBO, accepting or denying requests should depend on a variety of factors.

by Dan Marzullo

Building an Employee Engagement Survey

Companies with engaged employees outperform their competitors. Discover sample questions and categories to help you build a customized employee engagement survey for your company.