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Articles by Brian Anderson

Brian Anderson expertly decodes all things HR, drawing on a decade of technical writing in the business organization industry to provide editorial support to internal and external learning programs at BambooHR. His writing explores the different motivations that shape the employee experience and the psychology of human resources.
Benefits & Comp 4 min
Want to improve the accountability of your employees? Tracking their time can help employees improve their productivity. What is measured can be improved!
BambooHR is proud to announce our latest offering - BambooHR Time Tracking! Our new feature eases time tracking, simplifies payroll, and improves accuracy.
Efficiency and culture are both long-term strategic concerns. Giving employees the right training and structure can increase efficiency in the workplace.
BambooHR provides a platform for managing specialized HR services through integrations with our partners, giving you access to the people tools you use.
Hiring 4 min
Worried about what to wear to a job interview? Know the 3 types of interview attires & the most common misconceptions of what not to wear to an interview.
Improving employee performance takes more than threats. It takes aligning your organization's values, expectations, and employee experience.
Concerned about GDPR compliance? GDPR will go into effect May 25,2018 and there are certain steps that you'll need to follow to be compliant. Is your data safe?
HR Insights 2 min
Whether you’re almost through your first week in HR or your first decade, there’s always more to learn. Here are seven tips to help advance your career.
A friendly workplace is more than a perk. Office camaraderie can help reduce stress, increase productivity, and improve employee engagement and retention.
Understand the source of defensive behavior and how your HR can set up effective feedback programs as an important part of managing personal performance.
It's a new year, and your employees are setting their resolutions. Creating HR resolutions to support their lives can help you earn and keep their loyalty.
Benefits & Comp 5 min
They are two of the most dreaded business topics, but recognizing the relationship between payroll and performance is the first step to optimizing both.
HR Insights 6 min
See horrifying and hilarious true tales about employees and bosses whose behaviors are enough to give HR nightmares.
Hiring 5 min
Employer branding means managing your reputation with both your employees and your customers with an excellent experience your employees can share.
Before employees engage, they first need to trust. Developing three interconnected components of trust provides a good environment for engaging employees.
With Company Performance Reports, you can make strategies to improve every level of your organization, connecting your mission to every satisfied employee.
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HR Insights 4 min
As people’s expectations are changing, organizational structure is changing as well. We need to respond to this fundamental shift with long-term strategies.
HR Insights 1 min
The human nervous system coordinates billions of neurons nearly effortlessly. For the most effective internal branding, HR needs the same coordination.
HR Insights 4 min
How your organization reacts depends on how HR and management coordinate. The right level of feedback helps keep your organization's reflexes sharp.
HR Insights 4 min
In your organization, HR and Finance are most essential; without money, there are no people, and without the right people, the money stops coming.
Onboarding 2 min
First impressions have a big influence on how we see the world. When you set up great first impressions during onboarding, you set expectations for success.
HR Insights 4 min
How do you defuse employee aggression before small conflicts escalate into big problems? The first step is understanding the processes that let anger build.
HR Insights 4 min
How do you get your stakeholders buy-in for your HR plans? Jonny Rejholec, Head of Product Development, weighs in on gaining stakeholders' support.
Physical space makes a big difference in employee productivity and engagement. These tips help you create a functional and inspiring workplace setup.
Benefits & Comp 4 min
When it comes to office wellness, knowledge is power. Understanding how viruses work and how to combat them helps keep everyone healthy and productive.
Benefits & Comp 4 min
How will your employees spend their working hours in 2017? Get your working hours policies just right for a focused and productive year.
Hiring 4 min
Layoffs or persistent workplace problems can lead to post-traumatic-job disorder, a condition with lasting effects. Find symptoms and treatments here.
HR Insights 3 min
This holiday season, planning the company party just got easier. Use this checklist to take the stress out of party planning before the holidays arrive.
Your company will have a culture, whether you guide it or not. These steps help you guide your company culture as it grows and changes.
Onboarding 4 min
Joining a new company is like learning to drive a stick shift. Smart onboarding strategies help new employees integrate with their teams without friction.
Benefits & Comp 3 min
Modern business relies on connections. These five companies show how effective volunteer work programs strengthen ties with employees and communities.
Benefits & Comp 8 min
Companies that effectively appreciate their employees see greater ROI, productivity, and success. Here are 25 creative benefits to help you achieve that.