By Trüpp Organizations today face a difficult balancing act. Leaders are tasked with enhancing workplace productivity, reaching challenging business targets, and staying competitive amid economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, employees are increasingly experiencing chronic stress, heavier workloads, and ongoing change. For [...]
By Trüpp Economic pressure is forcing organizations to scrutinize every line of spending, and HR is no exception. Yet the stakes are uniquely high. Unlike other departments, HR decisions directly shape employee experience, engagement, and ultimately business performance. This [...]
By Trüpp A strong onboarding process is one of the most important investments organizations can make in employee success. Effective onboarding does far more than complete paperwork and introduce policies. It helps new hires feel connected, confident, and prepared [...]
By Trüpp Employee retention has become one of the defining business challenges of the modern labor market. Economic uncertainty, shifting employee expectations, burnout, AI-driven workforce changes, and ongoing skills shortages have fundamentally changed how organizations compete for talent. Many [...]
By Trüpp HR Compliance and performance as business tools, not paperwork Many organizations continue to see HR compliance and performance management as just administrative tasks: yearly updates, chasing signatures, training completion reports, and filing forms "just in case.” The [...]
By Trüpp The role of the HR leader has evolved dramatically over the past few years. Once focused mainly on policies and compliance, today’s leaders now play a central role in business strategy, culture, and organizational agility. As industries [...]
By Trüpp Employee turnover is costly. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) estimates that replacing an employee can cost between 50% and 60% of their annual salary. One of the most effective ways to address this challenge? A [...]
By Trüpp Employee relations are the cornerstone of a productive, engaged, and satisfied workforce. For CHROs and HR leaders, fostering strong relationships between employees and the organization is essential to ensuring long-term success. Effective employee relations drive higher retention [...]
By Trüpp One of the key challenges facing HR professionals today is orchestrating the return of employees to the office. While remote work has proven its viability, for some organizations, there are compelling reasons to return to in-person work [...]
By TrüppThe traditional landscape of work has undergone a remarkable transformation. With the emergence of remote work as a more acceptable option, employers are now faced with determining the best workplace mode for their organization: a fully remote team, requiring [...]
By Trüpp The hybrid and remote work trend has been gaining momentum for over a decade. Lower overhead, access to a broader candidate pool, and greater flexibility benefit employers and employees alike. However, the rapid shift toward this entirely [...]
By Trüpp When building a strong workplace culture, "good enough" isn't good enough. Your company's core goals and values may not change much over time, but your organizational culture can — and should. Workplace culture is about more than [...]
By Trüpp The world of work was transformed literally overnight at the start of this decade. While some employers had been slowly transitioning to remote or hybrid work for some time, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies [...]
By Derek Tracy, MBA, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Associate VP of HR Consulting Services In 2019, the World Health Organization classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon with a direct link to diseases that are a workplace hazard, validating what many [...]
Retirement savings myths Retirement investment is a complicated topic that many employees find confusing. As a result, they often operate under myths that can have a negative impact on their future. Consider these common misconceptions that have been identified by investment [...]
A report compiled and released by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace concluded that preventing workplace harassment requires a holistic approach comprised of a combination of critical [...]
By Elizabeth Berg, eLearning Program Administrator An Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is a vital component of an employer’s brand, recruiting efforts, and maintaining an engaged workforce. At its most basic level, an EVP is what an employer provides in [...]
As we reach the one-year anniversary of the global pandemic's start, many businesses have settled into a routine that has changed their business framework. It is crucial to reflect on how this new framework impacts your Human Resources program. [...]
By Calvin Gower, Instructional Designer at Trüpp. You may have managers who naturally excel in their role. They lead well, facilitate their team's developmental growth, and manage employees in a way that aligns with the company's strategic vision. Why [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp Recent events have placed a heavy focus on issues related to diversity, and many business leaders feel compelled to respond. Apart from facilitating a civil work environment, diversity has been shown to provide a statistically [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. Your employees are your most significant investment when it comes to productivity and revenue generation, but has it occurred to you that they are an important contributor to your organization's image and brand perception? Creating [...]
By Jean Roque, President + Founder of Trüpp When we experience cultural unrest, the resulting stress and tension inevitably impact the workplace. Whether related to the political climate, a pandemic, an injustice, protests, violence, or polarity that grips the [...]
By the HR experts at Trüpp As we head into the home stretch of a contentious political season, employers struggle with how to set parameters for political conversations in the workplace. Even workplace policies and initiatives such as encouraging [...]
By Audra Hedberg, PHR, PHRca, SHRM-CP, Senior Compliance Consultant at Trüpp The workplace, as we know it, has changed. Already deep into a global pandemic that has upended nearly every aspect of how we do business, we now face demonstrations [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. When done correctly, an up-to-date employee handbook delivers value to both your organization and your employees. For new hires, your employee handbook is an introduction to company policies, procedures, and culture, providing the first [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Improving the well-being of remote workers during the COVID-19 outbreak As the nation combats the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of employers are moving to a largely remote workforce. While telecommuting and flexible schedules are [...]
By Demi Hanes, Trüpp. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and the patios are calling your name. Summer schedules are in full swing. Summertime can be full of FOMO (fear of missing out), but it doesn't have to [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. It is in the best interests of every employer to have a team that is both happy and working to the best of their ability. This set of articles demonstrates strategies for effectively accomplishing both goals. [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trüpp. The competitive labor market combined with increased benefit costs can make it challenging for employers to maintain a benefit offering that is compelling to both current and potential employees. To make sure you are staying ahead [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. Every employer wants an engaged team. So, what’s the secret to encouraging deeper engagement from your employees? At its core, employee engagement is all about motivation. If you’re able to tap into what motivates employees to [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Coordinator, Trüpp. So, you’ve designed the perfect survey to get a pulse on your team's engagement. You know what your objectives are and how you’re going to administer it. Now, how do you optimize employee participation? [...]
Our employee engagement is great, and our employees are happy. Why should we do an Employee Engagement Survey? By Meagan Phillips, HR Analyst, Trüpp. You may be completely in tune with your team, and while they are happy and the [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Coordinator, Trüpp. Behind every successful organization is an engaged team that is committed to helping the company reach its goals. When addressing employee engagement, employers should consider a wide range of solutions. While increasing pay may [...]
7 steps to maximizing employee engagement By Calvin Gower, Marketing Coordinator, Trüpp. Deploying a survey and collecting results is only the first step in conducting a successful employee engagement survey. Once you have obtained useful feedback from your employees, it’s [...]
By Jean Roque, Trüpp. When given the choice, I will always pick forward motion over perceived perfection. As a business leader, you’ve likely made the tough decision to not tackle areas in need of improvement because the effort level seemed [...]
By Calvin Gower, Trüpp. It’s no secret that the success of a business is influenced by a team’s ability to work together and thrive as a unit. Learning how to properly communicate with others and focus on improving yourself are [...]
By Zach Swanson, HR Business Partner, Trupp HR A thriving culture is essential to the success of your business. When your company’s values and business environment line up with your goals, they become a constant source of guidance for how your [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. Why do some organizations struggle with ethics issues while others do not? As a leader, you may be wondering where things broke down in your organization. While we would love to simply point at a [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. When it comes to playing favorites, I believe managers tend to fall into one of three camps: (1) they work hard to treat their employees fairly; (2) they don’t really think about it much; or, [...]
On March 17, 2015, Jean Roque will be speaking at the Lane County Human Resource Association (LCHRA) meeting. The title of her session will be “Focusing your Employer Brand through the Applicant’s Lens”. This seminar will educate attendees on the [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Assistant, Trupp HR. Every successful business wants to attract and retain top talent, creating a positive work environment where employees can thrive and effectively contribute to organizational goals. But having competitive benefits and salaries is only [...]
By Calvin Gower, Marketing Assistant, Trupp HR. The flu season is upon us and it can have a negative effect on the workplace. Every year, millions of people take time off for themselves, to care for a sick family member, [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. If your company is like most, the holy grail of attracting, engaging and retaining top talent may still be eluding you. In my experience of working with small and growing businesses, I have noticed a [...]
Get a Pulse on Employee Satisfaction By Tom Faricy, SPHR, Trupp HR. It’s certainly no surprise that the economic downturn and the subsequent high unemployment rates have kept the majority of people from switching jobs over the last few years. [...]
By Jean Roque, Trupp HR. New employees often enter the ‘honeymoon stage’ full of energy and great ideas. Then, as personalities, management styles, and organizational realities are revealed, the employee’s performance or perceived fit with the company may begin to [...]
By Jenny Sherman, SPHR CCP, Trupp HR. There's no denying that collaboration in the workplace is a hot topic lately. With technology giants like Yahoo eliminating work-at-home options to encourage an environment of shared ideas and cooperation, headlines are abuzz [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. Looking ahead to the new year, we predict increasing pressure on employers, large and small, to retain and motivate their top talent. Current statistics indicate as much as 50% of your employees may be [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. Hang ten and avoid those summer sneaker waves. The onset of summer infuses us with newfound energy, optimism, and eagerness to take in the warmth and beauty that accompanies this time of year. For [...]
By Jean Roque, President, Trupp HR. Are your employees achieving their full potential? Five tips to unleashing the power of your team. For business owners, dollars invested in their human capital assets are significant. Attracting, motivating and retaining human capital [...]
