BirdDogHR Blog

At a time when firing, hiring and retaining top-notch employees is a No. 1 priority, an organizations 'employer brand' can be an unsung hero. You have an opportunity to get a leg up by creating a great employer brand. Here's how to do it.

Viewers retain 95 percent of a message when they watch it in a video, compared to just 10 percent when reading it. That statistic should blow your mind, but when you apply it to safety-oriented training - wow. Using video training could make a difference in life and death situations.

Still using an antiquated system (ahem, paper, anyone?) but not sure you’re ready to move up in the world? Well, we think you deserve to, but here are some signs it’s time for an employee payroll software.

The days of offering 'competitive benefits' are over. In 2019, companies are facing a combination of important cultural and societal factors that impact HR. Companies struggling to get the right workers (and keep them) need to seriously consider revamping their employee benefits management in 2019.

Wondering why you should have a formal employee onboarding plan? Companies with a structured onboarding program have a 50 percent higher retnetion rate, so if you're going to take the time to hire perfect candidates, you should also take the time to onboard them in a way that makes them want to stay

One of the best ways to attract great candidates into your organization is to have an employee-centric company culture and offer scheduling flexibility. We'll break down the distinctions between the well-known work-life balance and the current HR darling, work-life integration.

The list goes on and on. As a recruiter or boss, you need to be on your toes and agile enough to make moves without shutting down your day-to-day operations. Your business depends on it, your customers demand it and your employees count on it for safety and job security.

For many construction businesses, the winter season can be a stressful, fretful time that lacks hands-on lists of objectives and probably even hits your revenue stream. We've put together an action list of items to take on so you won't feel cabin fever quite so much. Here are 33 ways.

The Department of Labor says we're in the ninth straight month of having more job openings than job seekers. Are you surprised when employees take off for another opportunity? In a world where employees have the power, you have to keep them happy. Here's what you need to keep your workers happy.

When it comes to important departments at your organization, it's easy to focus on the flashier ones - sales, marketing, the corner suites. But the truth is, payroll is the backbone of your company. Here are some common payroll errors and how to avoid them.