According to an article by Entrepreneur, January marks the beginning of a highly active hiring season. Job seekers are putting the finishing touches on their resumes and signing up for every career fair and job alert under the sun to find their perfect position. But what are you doing to find the perfect candidate? If…
As we cross off another day on our calendar and inch closer to the end of the month (and year!), we’re taking some time to look back on 2018 and beginning to prepare for 2019. We saw quite a bit of change this year in the HR world. A new year means new trends we…
Should I get my boss a gift? Do I have to participate in my company gift exchange? We’re continuing our Holiday Office Guide. If your office is hosting a gift exchange or you’re answering questions about holiday gift etiquette, here’s your guide to keeping things appropriate: Should I get my boss a gift? Generally speaking…
Oh, the holiday party. Everyone’s favorite time to make HR cringe. It’s week two of the Holiday Office Guide and we’re discussing answers to your favorite holiday party questions. Do I have to go? First of all, yes, it’s completely legal for companies to require you to attend an event outside of office hours, so…
It’s time to deck the halls and prep for those holiday questions that often leave us stumped. From gift exchanges, party etiquette, and PTO, the holidays are full of HR conundrums that leave us wondering, “What Do I Do?!” Over the next few weeks, we’ll discuss the most common questions surrounding the holidays and how…
In 2003, Congress declared October National Work and Family Month. According to Former President Barack Obama’s official White House statement in 2010, “National Work and Family Month serves as a reminder to all of us, especially working caregivers, their families, and their employers, that while we have made great strides as a nation to adopt…
Today is a day to celebrate the women in our lives and in our businesses. On International Women’s Day, we acknowledge both their accomplishments and challenges. We are thrilled to celebrate the women at PerkSpot and to see so many of our clients supporting Women’s Day through their own efforts. In honor of these efforts,…
For many employees, the holidays invoke a myriad of emotions. Some relish in the memories shared with close friends and families. Others are overwhelmed and stressed by gift lists. Meanwhile, a small few may be dealing with heartache and loss that comes to light this time of year. Beyond the potluck meals and holiday celebrations,…
April 22 is Earth Day, but here at PerkSpot, we believe every day we have the opportunity to make choices that impact the environment in a positive way. Here are a few ways to make every day Earth Day: 1. Plant a tree! Some things never go out of style. One of those things is…
