The HR blog, page 5
Guides and analysis on performance reviews, HR software, pay, hiring and engagement, with a source for every figure.
- 4 April 2026 · 6 min read
New Manager's First 90 Days: A Step-by-Step Playbook
Master your first 90 days as a new manager. Get a week-by-week playbook for building trust, setting goals, having 1:1s, and establishing your leadership style. - 4 April 2026 · 6 min read
HR KPI Dashboard: The 15 Metrics Every HR Leader Should Track
Build an HR KPI dashboard with the 15 metrics that matter. Learn which people metrics to track, how to visualize them, and how to drive action from data. - 4 April 2026 · 8 min read
150 Performance Review Phrases: Ready-to-Use Examples by Category
Get 150 performance review phrases organized by category. Ready-to-use examples for exceeds expectations, meets expectations, and needs improvement. - 4 April 2026 · 6 min read
50 Employee Appreciation Ideas That Cost Less Than $50
Boost morale with 50 employee appreciation ideas under $50. Practical, budget-friendly recognition strategies that actually make employees feel valued. - 4 April 2026 · 6 min read
HR Audit Checklist: How to Assess and Improve Your HR Function
Conduct an HR audit with a comprehensive checklist. Assess compliance, policies, technology, processes, and identify gaps before they become costly problems. - 4 April 2026 · 6 min read
How to Conduct Stay Interviews That Actually Prevent Turnover
Conduct stay interviews that prevent turnover. Get 20+ questions, a step-by-step process, and learn how to turn retention conversations into action plans. - 4 April 2026 · 5 min read
Succession Planning Templates: Build Your Leadership Pipeline
Build a succession plan with ready-to-use templates. Learn how to identify critical roles, assess talent readiness, and create development pipelines. - 4 April 2026 · 7 min read
Employee Stock Options Explained: ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, and ESPP
Understand employee stock options, RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, and ESPP. Learn equity compensation types, vesting, taxation, and how to communicate equity to employees. - 4 April 2026 · 6 min read
How to Write a Hybrid Work Policy: Templates and Best Practices
Write a hybrid work policy with templates and best practices. Cover eligibility, schedules, technology, performance, and compliance for distributed teams.