Establishing and maintaining strong company culture is a critical component of employee retention. Companies that focus on building a positive company culture have a 40% higher retention rate than companies that neglect this critical management aspect. Wise leaders know that retention for new hires starts before a new hire’s first day of work and continues through onboarding and training. Here are some tips for introducing your new employees to your company culture.

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Employment trends expert explains why business growth needs to first begin in the HR department

Scaling your business is something that should be on every employer’s mind right now. Increasing your revenue while keeping team expenses stable is one of the most important tools for longtime profit. But when scaling your business, it’s important to consider how to sustain growth from an HR perspective as well as from a revenue perspective.

In today’s market, every company has aggressive goals for growth, whether growing the business internally or through a merger. Typically, business owners approach scaling as solely revenue-based. That can mean that HR becomes an afterthought in your strategic plan. But the truth is that having a plan for scaling your HR as your business grows is vital to the success of growth overall.

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