Paid time off (PTO) is a company policy or benefit program that allows employees to take time away from work for illness, vacation or for personal reasons, and still receive compensation. It’s also one of our favourite topics here at PurelyHR. We take a look at what it is and some examples of paid time off.
A Guide to HR Software for Small Business
Whether you’re an HR manager, small business owner or multi-tasking employee, integrating the right tools into your business can be a real game-changer. This is where HR software for small business comes in! We explore what HR software is, what to consider when searching, and some of the benefits for small businesses.
What Does Working Remotely Look Like in 2021?
To say that 2020 was a chaotic mass experiment in working remotely may seem dramatic, but it’s not far from the truth. We explore the trends to look out for when it comes to working remotely in 2021.
Introducing PurelyHR’s Brand Refresh
We’re thrilled to share PurelyHR’s brand refresh, including our brand new website. Although our look has changed, our mission remains the same: to give businesses more time by simplifying everyday HR tasks.
PurelyHR acquired by Sherweb – Expansion to accelerate customers digital transformation
Sherweb, a global cloud solutions provider and winner of many industry awards and recognitions, announced today it has acquired PurelyHR, a Canadian leader specializing in HR management software solutions.
Carryover in the time of COVID
As uncertainty lingers, this is the year that carryover policies were made for. We explore how COVID has affected time off in 2020 and how carryover can be your PTO saviour.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Onboarding now available in Staff™
We’re excited to announce Onboarding, a brand new feature in the Staff™ module. While you can already manage current and outgoing employees with Staff™, we’re excited to introduce a feature to help you manage the beginning of the employee lifecycle.
2019 Year-in-Review (and 2020 Preview)
We’ve had a busy year here at PurelyHR between launching a new module, improving our support resources, and updating existing features. We’re also getting oh-so-close to releasing a few new additions to PurelyHR (more on that below). Let’s take a look at some highlights!
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Time-Off Requests
The holidays are often a hectic time of year. And, as we all know, work doesn’t slow down to make way for holiday shopping, baking, and movie marathons. So, how can you make the holidays a smoother time at the office? We’re here to share some of our favourite ways to balance productivity and holiday time-off.
Even More #HRApproved Halloween – Costumes, Treats, and More!
We’ve gone over how to host an #HRapproved Halloween party in a past post. Now, we’re here to share even more office-friendly Halloween suggestions from PurelyHR HQ!
3 Ways to Introduce Continuous Feedback into your Workplace
Gone are the days of receiving a year’s worth of feedback in a performance review. Opportunities for continuous feedback give employees and managers a way to address issues or provide constructive comments in the moment. Here are 3 easy ways to start introducing continuous feedback into your workplace.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing Performance™
It’s been a busy few months behind-the-scenes here at PurelyHR, but we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our newest module, Performance™. This all-in-one solution helps businesses modernize and simplify their performance review process.
FLEXIBLE WORK: The New Organizational Culture
Amazing employees are a company’s most valuable asset. However, like so many truly valuable assets, it can feel like exceptional employees are hard to find – and even harder to keep. Increasingly, job seekers are holding out for more than just an exciting title and description. Top talent want and expect to be part […]
5 Companies Doing Parental Leave RIGHT in 2019
Top employers know that job flexibility, excellent benefits, and great company culture are key factors when it comes to attracting and retaining leading talent. But what does that mean when it comes to supporting employees during one of the most significant and challenging milestones of their lives? Transitioning into parenthood is understood to be an […]
Leading by Example: Why Executives Need More Vacation
Vacation time is important at all levels. Let’s explore the benefits to executives recharging (hint: it benefits everyone).