Abel HR Blog

Don’t Burn Out Your HR Manager

Although it may seem dramatic to say, there isn’t a single profession that isn’t experiencing at least some degree of burn out at this point. However, certain professions have borne the brunt of the Covid-19 fall out and your HR professional certainly falls into that category. Their job, which is stressful at the best of […]

How To Reconnect Remote Employees

What was once meant to be a 14-day break to “flatten the curve” quickly turned into a nearly one-year departure from life as we know it. While it seems daunting to go back, a theme of a recent survey suggested that what workers miss the most (besides the free office supplies!) was the connection with […]

Why Having Time-Clock Software Is a Must

When we look at old movies where employees are knocking off work, we often see them punch a time clock – an antiquated piece of technology that many have assumed had gone the way of the dodo. However, reports suggest some 78 million workers still punch in and out of work each day, representing just […]

Mistakes To Avoid When Writing Your Core Values

If there’s one document that supports your vision and sets the tone for your company culture, it’s your core values. And with most companies shifting to an entirely or semi-remote working arrangement, having an actionable set of values has become crucial now more than ever.  By ensuring that you have clear core values, you help […]

5 Ways to Communicate Better to Your Team

Communication is vital in keeping a workplace running smoothly. Not only that, but it’s also a building block in creating workplace culture and trust, among other things. A daily task that needs work every single day is to communicate better to your team. It may seem like an insignificant part of your work life. But, […]

Pros and Cons of Using AI in Hiring

Gone are the days when you could simply hang a “help wanted” sign on the door and just wait for the perfect candidate to stroll by and fill the open spot. Instead, we now rely on a whole lot of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of popular job search sites such as Indeed and LinkedIn to post jobs, screen […]

Steps to Help Employees Adjust to Technology Upgrades

While we know in our hearts that change is good, it is a rare person that truly enjoys shaking up the status quo and changing their ways. However, when it comes to technology, products, services, and systems are constantly evolving and updating, meaning that you likely have to usher in these upgrades and changes on […]

Interview Questions Your Candidates Might Ask During a Pandemic

After widespread furloughs and layoffs as a result of the global pandemic, businesses are just now finding their financial footing and starting to consider expanding their ranks. However, Covid-19 has changed the way that most of us do business and will do for the foreseeable future. As you begin to think about bringing new hires […]

Can An Employer Force A Remote Employee to Return to Work?

As we finally turn a corner in the pandemic, businesses are beginning to wonder how, when, and under what circumstances they can require their employees to report to their actual place of work. As with most things pandemic, there is no slam-dunk answer. Rather, lawyer Eric J. Stark of the law firm Pond Lehockey notes […]

Elon Musk Uses These 4 Strategies To Grow His Business, You Should Too

Business owners are constantly looking for mentors to improve and enrich their entrepreneurship style and strategies. The great news is, you can learn a lot from the most successful business magnates even without having to know them personally. How? By learning about their ways and picking up those that apply to you. Take Elon Musk, […]