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Are You in Compliance with California’s Meal Break Regulations?

Note: This article provides general information only and does not imply nor provide legal advice....

Hindsight Is Not a Violence Prevention Strategy

Top Six Interview Tips for Managers

The in-person interview is one of the most important aspects of the hiring process, and candidates...

Finding Efficiency: A Guide to Building More Productive Finance & Accounting Teams

If your finance and accounting processes are streamlined, your department’s workload is...

10 Ways to Reward Employees Without Spending Money

In an ideal world, your company would have unlimited funds for raises, parties, and paid time...

6 Tips for a Successful Accounting and Finance Software Implementation

Financial considerations impact nearly every business decision, it’s crucial to have a reliable...

6 Tips for Hiring the Right Customer Support Employee

Do you remember the last time you talked to a customer service department? If it was a poor...

6 Tips for Onboarding Your Flexible Workforce

A flexible workforce is a key to success for many businesses in today’s economy. Flexible employees...

8 Tips for ​Communicating with Employees In an Emergency

Communication is never more important – or more challenging – than during a crisis. Whether your...

Black History Month: Past, Present, Future

In February our nation celebrates Black History Month, also called African American History Month....

California Pay Data Reporting & Transparency Guide

The start of 2023 saw California enacting a landmark pay transparency law requiring employers to...

Continuous Feedback: The Annual Review Alternative

Most companies give feedback during that favored tool of business: the annual performance review....

Does Zip Code Matter? Establishing Pay Localization for Remote Teams

Remote work was on the rise well before the pandemic. What’s changed is that working from home is...

Employer's Interview Guide: What You Need to Know

You’ve created a great job description and collected resumes. Now you are ready to begin...

Fun Facts for Administrative Professionals Day

Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Heat Safety: Know the Signs of Heat Stroke

Summer brings sunny days and lazy barbeques, but when you’re working hard it also brings the risk...

How to Align HR KPIs with Business Strategy

On Wednesday, December 18, Nelson hosted an exclusive webinar with Melanie Wise, Nelson’s Vice...

Why Hiring Vets Makes Good Business Sense

Looking for your next great hire? Consider making veterans a focus of your recruitment efforts....

How to Create Your DEI Plan Part 1: Preparation

A Note from Nelson Connects

How to Create Your DEI Plan Part 2: Writing the Plan

Once you and your team have completed the initial preparation, you’re ready to dive into writing....

How to Lead a Remote Accounting and Finance Team

Remote work has been an option at many companies for years, but during the pandemic it became a...

Want to Relieve Your Accounting and Finance Team's Workload Stress?

Managing a heavy workload is nothing new for accounting and finance professionals. In particular,...

Pay Transparency and Pay Equity: A Strategy for Employers

Over the past few years, U.S. employers have heard—and many have heeded—the call for increased pay...

Strategies for Creating Employee Incentive Programs

Incentive programs are vital tools for enhancing employee motivation and productivity, and...

The Benefits and Challenges of Using AI in Human Resources

Everyone everywhere is talking about artificial intelligence, and new, more powerful AI solutions...

8 Tips for Your Finance & Accounting Hiring Process

As any business owner will attest, a solid finance and accounting team is critical for company...

Are You Paying Competitive Pay Rates? 4 Tips for Getting It Right

Determining if your company is paying competitive pay rates requires you to understand the many...

Pay Transparency Laws In 2023: Why Are They Important?

States and other jurisdictions across the country are implementing pay transparency regulations to...

6 Innovative Employee Engagement Tips When You Can’t Raise Salaries

The Great Resignation makes for great headline copy, but it doesn’t tell the full story. Yes,...

Smart Hiring Strategies in Uncertain Economic Times

At some point, most organizations will find themselves making hiring decisions in the face of a...

Manufacturing Ramp-Up: How to Hire Many Employees Quickly

Filling just one open role can be a hassle for many light industrial hiring managers. You spend...

5 Sure Ways To Boost Holiday Hiring

Many warehouse operators look to ramp up production over the holiday season, but finding the...

Eight Strategies to Strengthen Company Culture in Manufacturing Teams

How would your employees describe the culture of your manufacturing environment? Would their...

Beyond the Resume: How to Evaluate Candidates with Employment Gaps

In today's dynamic work environment, it’s increasingly common to encounter candidates with...

Adapting Recruitment and Retention for the Newest Generation of Workers

Recruitment & Retention Strategies for Younger Generations Every year, the labor landscape changes...

Pay Transparency: Most Companies Lack a Strategy

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How to Write a Great Job Description

There’s a lot at stake when creating a job description, and it’s tempting to rush the process. When...

It’s Time to Raise Pay: An Employer’s Guide to Calculating Salary Increases

If you’re looking for guidance on how to calculate a salary increase, the most important advice is...

Nelson Connects Releases 2023 Salary Guide & Workplace Trends Report

Annual Compensation Guide Highlights California Salaries Plus Today’s Hot Hiring and Employment...

How to Effectively Review AI-Generated Resumes to Assess Job Fit

If you’re hiring, it’s likely that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool helped create many of the...

Preparing Your Team for a Cloud-Based Finance & Accounting System

Transitioning from a legacy, on-premises finance and accounting program to a cloud-based system can...

What Are Stay Interviews And How To Conduct Them

Stay interviews are proactive engagements by organizations with employees to gain insights for...

Nelson Releases 2022 Salary Guide Focused on California Pay Data

SONOMA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--California employment services firm Nelson has released its 2022...

Why Upskilling Benefits Your Manufacturing Workforce

The manufacturing industry is seeing a revitalization across America. Worker and supply shortages...

How to Create Company Culture Through Onboarding and Training

Your company’s culture defines your business’s identity both internally and externally. A clear...

How to Use AI to Improve Your Company’s Customer Service

Whether your business is in retail or engineering, your customers all want the same thing: an...

Pent-Up PTO: 7 Ways to Manage Your Team's Summer Vacation

After a year of lockdowns, travel restrictions, and fewer travel opportunities, most of us are...

How to Conduct a Remote Interview

Most hiring managers or Human Resources teams screen candidates over the phone prior to an...

How to Create Your DEI Plan Part 3: Tracking Your Plan

You’ve written your plan and are now in full implementation mode, but don’t forget to track and...

Race Relations and Your Business: Your Questions Answered

In October 2020 we presented a NelsonTalks webinar on Race Relations and Your Business: Making DEI...

Why You Should Use a Staffing Firm for Vacation Coverage

As the summer heats up, thoughts turn toward backyard barbecues, pool parties, and summer vacations...
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