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What's Next for People Operations

The next phase of People Operations isn’t just some futuristic idea: it’s here and teams must respond. It requires putting people first and removing the common obstacles outlined here.

June 20, 2022

What’s a Manageable Span of Control? (+ Free Calculator)

Determining your span of control is a crucial step in ensuring your people are supported while working towards their goals. Learn the pros and cons of wide and narrow spans and calculate your ideal span of control here.

October 1, 2024

What Your Frontline Managers Need to Know About Headcount Planning

The most effective headcount planning efforts go beyond the people team to include frontline managers. Here are three steps to make this collaborative effort a success.

December 1, 2021

What’s a Good eNPS Score? (And How to Track It)

Employee Net Promotor Score helps you get a pulse on your people. Here we dive into eNPS calculations, determining a preferred score, and how to track it over time.

February 14, 2023

Talent Analytics vs People Analytics: What You Need to Know and Why They Both Matter

Learn the difference between talent analytics and people analytics, why both are important, and three ways to use people analytics and talent analytics together.

November 2, 2022

What Most Companies Get Wrong About People Metrics

Here are some of the common roadblocks many companies face when it comes to people metrics and how modern solutions can help HR teams of any size overcome these challenges.

December 27, 2021

What is Succession Planning? (And Why is It Important?)

Securing your company’s future starts now. Learn what succession planning is and how it can help your organization in the long run.

March 16, 2023

Onboarding Questions for Getting to Know Your Hires

A list of inspiring questions to ask in your onboarding surveys and improve your onboarding experience for new hires

June 30, 2022

What is Performance Management Software (and why you need it)?

Performance management is so much more than reviews. Learn how software can help foster performance management strategy that drives success at every level.

April 14, 2021

What is People Operations?

Move over, HR. There's a new business function in town. Read how creating a People Operations department (or strengthening the one you have) is the best way to create a people-first culture.

December 5, 2022

What is Org Chart Software?

Context and clarity empower your employees to do their best work. Visualizing your people and understanding data helps you do yours. Here’s how org chart software can help.

June 7, 2022

What is a People Strategy, and How Do You Create a Successful One?

We also know that having a defined people strategy isn’t just an obligation, but an absolute necessity in our fast-paced and competitive environment. Learn how to build one here.

May 23, 2023

Want a Successful DEIB Strategy? Get Middle Management Buy-In

For a successful DEIB strategy, everyone needs to be on board. With the right tools and resources, managers can be your diversity and inclusion linchpin. Read our four tips on how to leverage their role to enhance your inclusion efforts.

January 26, 2022

What is a People Operations Platform and How It Can Help Your Entire Organization

A people operations platform empowers everyone across an organization—executives, functional managers, and employees—with the insights that allow them to thrive.

September 14, 2021

Using Data for Headcount Decisions: Q&A with Dan Beksha and Harrison Hernandez from Plaid

Dan Beksha, Head of Strategic Planning, and Harrison Hernandez, Recruiting Ops Manager, walk us through how Plaid uses people data for headcount planning and people decisions.

February 3, 2023

Unlock the Power of People Operations with a Process Improvement Framework

The People Ops team at Tarabut Gateways transformed their decision making process using a framework. Read how they did it and the 4 benefits they saw.

April 21, 2023