HR insights and inspiration
Practical guides, research, and ideas for HR leaders, people managers, and founders building better workplaces.
Why your 1:1s aren't working — and exactly how to fix them in 30 minutes
Most managers wing their 1:1s. That's why most 1:1s feel like status updates instead of coaching conversations. Here's the framework that changes everything.
Multi-currency payroll: a practical guide for global HR leaders
Running payroll across multiple currencies is genuinely hard. We break down what you need to know — compliance, FX rates, employee expectations, and how to automate it.
The recognition gap: why 67% of employees don't feel appreciated — and how to close it
Recognition is the highest-ROI engagement lever that most HR teams are completely ignoring. New research shows what actually makes employees feel valued.
Hybrid work attendance tracking: fair, accurate, and stress-free
Your team is split between office, remote, and field. Here's how modern HR teams track attendance without micromanagement — or a spreadsheet in sight.
OKRs that actually work: a guide for HR and team leaders
Most OKR implementations fail because they're either too ambitious, too vague, or disconnected from day-to-day work. Here's how to make them stick.
Why your best people are leaving — and what the data tells you about stopping it
Employee attrition is expensive. Most of the time it's preventable. We analysed exit interview data from 200+ companies to find the patterns HR teams can actually act on.
The HRIS evaluation checklist: 42 questions to ask before you sign
Choosing the wrong HRIS costs you 6–12 months and your credibility. Here's the complete due-diligence checklist from HR leaders who've been through it.
The first 90 days: how to design an onboarding experience employees actually remember
First impressions are permanent. Companies that get onboarding right have 82% better retention in year one. Here's the blueprint.
Psychological safety at work: what it is, why it matters, and how TimmyHR helps you measure it
Teams with high psychological safety outperform peers by 27%. Here's what the research says and what your HR systems can do about it.
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