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Survey Reveals How Employees Feel About Company-Sponsored Holiday Parties

Survey Reveals How Employees Feel About Company-Sponsored Holiday Parties

With the holiday season approaching, a survey released by TriNet reveals how employees at SMBs feel about their company-sponsored holiday party. The overall sentiment was positive with people saying they attend, look forward to and enjoy the company holiday party. However, many prefer a cash bonus or office closure during the holidays.

December 13, 2016 ・1 min read

Workplace Culture: Over-rated or Worth the Investment?

A good company culture with a fully-loaded benefits package and a sense of positivity in the workplace can give your company the competitive edge against your competition. Check out TheSquareFoot's infographic and learn why investing in workplace culture is worth the payoff.

October 25, 2016 ・1 min read

Labor Expenses Getting Out of Hand? Here Are 6 Ways SMBs Can Control the Cost

Money Crashers provides some tips for companies to control their employee labor costs.

October 20, 2016 ・3 mins read

The Millennial Effect: How the Largest Group in the Workforce is Revolutionizing Office Culture

Companies that aren’t taking into account millennial wants and needs when building their businesses are going to find themselves struggling against their competitors to attract and retain top talent. In this Q&A with TriNet’s resident expert on millennial recruiting Anthony Ysasaga, we learn a bit about what companies can do to create an office culture that supports millennial and business success.

August 26, 2016 ・2 mins read

Beyond Checking a Box: How to Create a Real Employee Engagement Program

There is a direct link between employee engagement and organizational performance. Highly engaged employees are vital to creating a quality customer experience and, thus, contribute directly to your company’s success.

May 11, 2016 ・5 mins read

7 Traits of Highly Effective Company Cultures

News headlines frequently bring up the importance of company culture, employee satisfaction and the perks that employees may or may not be receiving. Developing and maintaining a company culture that helps reach your business goals but also helps engage and retain employees can be tough but it’s important (and doable).

April 21, 2016 ・4 mins read

How Workplace Culture Can Attract the Right Employees

Driving Culture! Determining Culture! Re-establishing Culture! On any given day I speak to a number of small business leaders and entrepreneurs who are concerned about their company’s culture. This is because they know that creating a company culture is key to attracting the right employees and, in turn, driving business growth. Why you should care about company culture The thing is, there is only so much businesses can offer employees in the way of pay, benefits and extra perks to stand out from the competition. And, if you’re a small business or startup, it becomes even harder to compete financially for the most coveted employees.

March 17, 2016 ・4 mins read

When does work time begin and end when traveling, excluding travel time to and from local office?

September 17, 2015 ・2 mins read

Do I need to provide employees space to store their personal items?

Generally, employers don't need to provide storage for an employee's personal items, except in situations where the employee is required to change clothing.

August 26, 2015 ・2 mins read

12 Work-Life Balance Tips

Are your employees stressed or burned out? Put these work-life balance tips to the test to increase engagement, productivity, and well-being. It’s a win-win for all.

March 29, 2013 ・7 mins read

How To Plan a Company Holiday Party Your Employees Want to Attend

No more awkward silences and bad fruitcake: learn how to host a company holiday party your employees will actually enjoy attending with these tips.

November 28, 2016 ・5 mins read

How to Revolutionize Your Company Culture through Your Work Space

Many business leaders have noticed the power of office space to set the tone for a company’s culture. As millennials become an increasingly large part of the work force, businesses need to evaluate their workspace to meet the needs of different age groups.

November 23, 2016 ・4 mins read

3 Common Hurdles to Getting Employees and Customers Engaged with Corporate-Sponsored Social Media

Because of the power and influence of social media, many businesses are incorporating social learning strategies into their employee training and customer outreach programs. Unfortunately, this has been done with mixed results.

November 3, 2016 ・4 mins read

5 Radical Ideas to Create an Awesome Place to Work

5 Radical Ideas to Create an Awesome Place to Work

No matter what the industry, talent is every company’s most valuable asset - and everyone’s competing for it. In the escalating war for talent, creating an awesome workplace isn’t a luxury… it’s an absolute necessity.

September 1, 2016 ・4 mins read

Millennials Are Everywhere, Yet Nobody Seems to Understand Them. Here is Some Help from a Millennial Herself!

Despite the never-ending list of articles and advice out there on the topic, the truth remains clear: business leaders need help learning the skills to hire and manage millennials effectively. That’s why PivotDesk and TriNet are teaming up for a live webinar to give you a glimpse into the millennial workforce.

August 23, 2016 ・4 mins read

3 Ways Not-for-Profit Leaders Can Help Employees Avoid Burnout

As a leader in a mission-driven organization, it can feel like a badge of honor when your employees work long hours, refuse to take a vacation and lie awake at night wrestling with the struggles your organization faces. But these types of behaviors, if left unchecked, can lead to employee burnout, which often causes long-term problems for not-for-profits.

May 9, 2016 ・6 mins read

From Hoodies to Business Suits: How to Create a Company Dress Code that Mixes Culture and Compliance

As companies grow and start hiring more employees, it often becomes necessary to create a company dress code policy where there wasn’t one before. Likewise, companies often have to alter their official dress code as they grow.

April 15, 2016 ・6 mins read

March 4 is Employee Appreciation Day! Here’s How to Step Up Your Employee Recognition Game

National Employee Appreciation day is on March 4 and it is the perfect time to review your current employee recognition program. The idea of recognizing employees for their length of service or the quality of their work is well known. When most of us think about employee recognition, we probably have a vision of an employee being given a gold watch for their 20-year anniversary or a trophy for “outstanding customer service.” However noble these tokens may be, they may not really be contributing to your business in a valuable way that both achieves business goals and is rewarding for your employees. If you are wondering how effective your employee recognition program is, start by asking yourself the following questions:

February 29, 2016 ・5 mins read

Can An Employer Tell an Employee When To Take Their Break?

September 10, 2015 ・3 mins read

The High Cost of Low Morale—And What To Do About It

There are many costs associated with low employee morale. Learn what you can do to foster a happy, productive workplace.

February 26, 2015 ・6 mins read

Survey Reveals How Employees Feel About Company-Sponsored Holiday Parties

Survey Reveals How Employees Feel About Company-Sponsored Holiday Parties

With the holiday season approaching, a survey released by TriNet reveals how employees at SMBs feel about their company-sponsored holiday party. The overall sentiment was positive with people saying they attend, look forward to and enjoy the company holiday party. However, many prefer a cash bonus or office closure during the holidays.

December 13, 2016 ・1 min read

How To Plan a Company Holiday Party Your Employees Want to Attend

No more awkward silences and bad fruitcake: learn how to host a company holiday party your employees will actually enjoy attending with these tips.

November 28, 2016 ・5 mins read

How to Revolutionize Your Company Culture through Your Work Space

Many business leaders have noticed the power of office space to set the tone for a company’s culture. As millennials become an increasingly large part of the work force, businesses need to evaluate their workspace to meet the needs of different age groups.

November 23, 2016 ・4 mins read

3 Common Hurdles to Getting Employees and Customers Engaged with Corporate-Sponsored Social Media

Because of the power and influence of social media, many businesses are incorporating social learning strategies into their employee training and customer outreach programs. Unfortunately, this has been done with mixed results.

November 3, 2016 ・4 mins read

Workplace Culture: Over-rated or Worth the Investment?

A good company culture with a fully-loaded benefits package and a sense of positivity in the workplace can give your company the competitive edge against your competition. Check out TheSquareFoot's infographic and learn why investing in workplace culture is worth the payoff.

October 25, 2016 ・1 min read

Labor Expenses Getting Out of Hand? Here Are 6 Ways SMBs Can Control the Cost

Money Crashers provides some tips for companies to control their employee labor costs.

October 20, 2016 ・3 mins read

5 Radical Ideas to Create an Awesome Place to Work

5 Radical Ideas to Create an Awesome Place to Work

No matter what the industry, talent is every company’s most valuable asset - and everyone’s competing for it. In the escalating war for talent, creating an awesome workplace isn’t a luxury… it’s an absolute necessity.

September 1, 2016 ・4 mins read

The Millennial Effect: How the Largest Group in the Workforce is Revolutionizing Office Culture

Companies that aren’t taking into account millennial wants and needs when building their businesses are going to find themselves struggling against their competitors to attract and retain top talent. In this Q&A with TriNet’s resident expert on millennial recruiting Anthony Ysasaga, we learn a bit about what companies can do to create an office culture that supports millennial and business success.

August 26, 2016 ・2 mins read

Millennials Are Everywhere, Yet Nobody Seems to Understand Them. Here is Some Help from a Millennial Herself!

Despite the never-ending list of articles and advice out there on the topic, the truth remains clear: business leaders need help learning the skills to hire and manage millennials effectively. That’s why PivotDesk and TriNet are teaming up for a live webinar to give you a glimpse into the millennial workforce.

August 23, 2016 ・4 mins read

Beyond Checking a Box: How to Create a Real Employee Engagement Program

There is a direct link between employee engagement and organizational performance. Highly engaged employees are vital to creating a quality customer experience and, thus, contribute directly to your company’s success.

May 11, 2016 ・5 mins read

3 Ways Not-for-Profit Leaders Can Help Employees Avoid Burnout

As a leader in a mission-driven organization, it can feel like a badge of honor when your employees work long hours, refuse to take a vacation and lie awake at night wrestling with the struggles your organization faces. But these types of behaviors, if left unchecked, can lead to employee burnout, which often causes long-term problems for not-for-profits.

May 9, 2016 ・6 mins read

7 Traits of Highly Effective Company Cultures

News headlines frequently bring up the importance of company culture, employee satisfaction and the perks that employees may or may not be receiving. Developing and maintaining a company culture that helps reach your business goals but also helps engage and retain employees can be tough but it’s important (and doable).

April 21, 2016 ・4 mins read

From Hoodies to Business Suits: How to Create a Company Dress Code that Mixes Culture and Compliance

As companies grow and start hiring more employees, it often becomes necessary to create a company dress code policy where there wasn’t one before. Likewise, companies often have to alter their official dress code as they grow.

April 15, 2016 ・6 mins read

How Workplace Culture Can Attract the Right Employees

Driving Culture! Determining Culture! Re-establishing Culture! On any given day I speak to a number of small business leaders and entrepreneurs who are concerned about their company’s culture. This is because they know that creating a company culture is key to attracting the right employees and, in turn, driving business growth. Why you should care about company culture The thing is, there is only so much businesses can offer employees in the way of pay, benefits and extra perks to stand out from the competition. And, if you’re a small business or startup, it becomes even harder to compete financially for the most coveted employees.

March 17, 2016 ・4 mins read

March 4 is Employee Appreciation Day! Here’s How to Step Up Your Employee Recognition Game

National Employee Appreciation day is on March 4 and it is the perfect time to review your current employee recognition program. The idea of recognizing employees for their length of service or the quality of their work is well known. When most of us think about employee recognition, we probably have a vision of an employee being given a gold watch for their 20-year anniversary or a trophy for “outstanding customer service.” However noble these tokens may be, they may not really be contributing to your business in a valuable way that both achieves business goals and is rewarding for your employees. If you are wondering how effective your employee recognition program is, start by asking yourself the following questions:

February 29, 2016 ・5 mins read

When does work time begin and end when traveling, excluding travel time to and from local office?

September 17, 2015 ・2 mins read

Can An Employer Tell an Employee When To Take Their Break?

September 10, 2015 ・3 mins read

Do I need to provide employees space to store their personal items?

Generally, employers don't need to provide storage for an employee's personal items, except in situations where the employee is required to change clothing.

August 26, 2015 ・2 mins read

The High Cost of Low Morale—And What To Do About It

There are many costs associated with low employee morale. Learn what you can do to foster a happy, productive workplace.

February 26, 2015 ・6 mins read

12 Work-Life Balance Tips

Are your employees stressed or burned out? Put these work-life balance tips to the test to increase engagement, productivity, and well-being. It’s a win-win for all.

March 29, 2013 ・7 mins read

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