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4 ways to combat burnout in HR

While burnout can affect anyone, the pandemic has put a strain on HR & People teams. Here are four ways to combat it.

October 14, 2021

Sage launches new colleague success network in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Sage, we launched a Latinx colleague success network. Here's what the group...

October 12, 2021

How to hire and manage employees in a small business

It's a sure sign your small business is growing - it's time to hire your first employee. Here's what you need to know.

September 29, 2021

8 HR metrics every HR leader should monitor for greater gender diversity in the workplace

Which metrics can help HR and People leaders create a better balance in the workplace for gender diversity and inclusion...

September 25, 2021

Is your firm’s partner compensation structure holding you back?

Outdated partner compensation plans impede innovation and transformation in your accounting firm. Here are the changes t...

September 6, 2021

6 ways to drive remote productivity to support wellbeing

With so many employees working flexibly and remotely, the big question for HR is how to improve productivity and keep em...

September 1, 2021

Workplace benefits: 5 things HR Leaders should look for to give great employee experiences

The annual enrollment period doesn't have to cause a headache. How can you deliver a great benefits experience your empl...

August 27, 2021

Why company culture matters in a small business

How smart small businesses, looking to retain their best employees and keep them happy, focus on honing their internal c...

August 24, 2021

How to manage your hybrid workforce

In this article, we’ll look at hybrid working, how it might help your business, and what you need to think about to make...

August 20, 2021

5 strategies for your recruiting journey

Here are the five recruiting strategies that you can use right now to hire top talent in your accounting firm.

August 18, 2021

How the Internet of Things will change HR

My top five tips for HR leaders to embrace the Internet-of-Things (IoT). 1. Human beings – not human resources, 2. Be vi...

August 9, 2021

Acting on feedback is vital for employee engagement. Here’s how to do it right

Listening to your employees when they give you feedback is vital. See how to increase engagement and act on employee fee...

August 2, 2021

How to spot when it’s time to move to a cloud HR system: 6 signs HR leaders may recognize

In this age of flexible working having the right HR technology is vital. Here are 6 signs it’s time to invest in a cloud...

July 29, 2021

5 ways to effectively support employees with disabilities

Being an accessible employer goes far beyond stating that you are. Here’s five things to make sure you support employees...

July 22, 2021

Leveraging collaborative intelligence in HR

Read all about the collaboration between technology and humans — i.e., collaborative intelligence — and it's transformat...

July 19, 2021

6 ways to support employee health and wellbeing

Top tips for HR and People teams to create a wellbeing culture to support your employees effectively and holistically.

July 12, 2021

Casey J. Ashley on building a dynamic culture by being a dynamic coacher [Podcast]

On this episode of the Sage Thought Leadership Podcast Casey J. Ashley talks about a dynamic coacher and building cultur...

July 5, 2021

Preparing HR and Accounting Departments for Digital Transformation

Upgrading the admin role in your accounting firm

What will happen to the admin role with the uptick in automation? This article explores the evolution of the admin profe...

July 3, 2021

12 ways to support a better work-life balance for your employees

Live to work, or work to live? Here are 12 proven strategies to help provide a better work-life balance for your employees.

June 29, 2021

Sage launches ‘Knocking Down Barriers’ sustainability & society strategy

Sage's new sustainability and society strategy, Knocking Down Barriers, focuses on three strategic pillars.

June 21, 2021

Sage Book Club: #ForwardToFreedom books to celebrate Juneteenth

This #ForwardToFreedom reading list from [email protected] will help you celebrate Juneteenth and create a more inclusive commu...

June 17, 2021

5 quotes to kick your fear of networking in the pants

Networking is an important part of growing your business. Read our Sage advice on making the most of your networking opp...

June 3, 2021

10 recruiting tips to increase diversity in the workplace

It’s simple – diversity, equity, and inclusion drive revenue and profits. Here are ten top tips to improve diversity in ...

June 2, 2021

Sage Book Club: 12 books to celebrate #PrideMonth

Here are 12 books, recommended by colleagues from [email protected], to help you celebrate #PrideMonth and create a more inclus...

June 1, 2021