Say This, Not That! 5 Work Clichés to Avoid Using in the Hiring Process

These five work clichés are major red flags to job candidates.

Language is important. Whether we realize it or not, the words we use are subconsciously setting the tone for the type of candidates we are drawing in. Words we think are doing the trick might seem empty in meaning to some. Or worse, they might actually be hindering candidates from applying for and accepting roles. […]

Great Resignation: How Bryq Can Help You Beat the ‘Big Quit’

The Great Resignation has been tough on companies everywhere, but Bryq can help you avoid the Big Quit.

As we enter 2022, “The Great Resignation” is still something that’s on everybody’s minds. Millions of people continue to quit their jobs monthly and in record numbers. There are over a million and a half job vacancies and employers are panicking trying to fill them.  An air of uncertainty lies ahead of us going into […]

Bryq’s Top 5 Office Resolutions to Start 2022 Off Right

Set realistic office resolutions to enter 2022 on the right foot!

Happy New Year! It’s finally 2022, and we’ve all made our way back to work after enjoying the holidays. With a new year comes new opportunities for us to set goals for ourselves. A new year tradition for many people is to make new year’s resolutions. Whether it’s losing weight or (finally) starting to read […]

Bryq’s New Code of Conduct: A Template for More Inclusive Policies

Bryq has updated its code of conduct to make it more inclusive. We want to help other companies draft better inclusion policies.

Bryq is all about eliminating bias. It’s what we do! Our talent assessment software makes it so that companies hire without judgment or bias. This is great for diversity and inclusion efforts, but what happens after you’ve made these new hires? Is your company protecting the rights of these diverse employees? You might think that […]

How to Plan a Great Remote Holiday Party

Planning a remote holiday party has its fair share of logistical challenges, but with proper planning they can be a great success!

It’s the holiday season! We are so excited to start celebrating the end of a successful year with our amazing team, and it’s been fun to navigate the challenges of planning a remote holiday party for our remote-first office! It’s easy to get caught up in Christmas. It’s a special time in our lives and […]

Tokenism and 5 Ways to Avoid It in Your DEI Efforts

Tokenism is dangerous to your diversity efforts and your culture. Prevent it from happening with proper DEI efforts.

We all know that diversity is great for our organizations. Having a diverse team leads to higher levels of innovation, more productivity, and happier employees. It’s a ripple effect that ultimately leads to higher employee retention and bigger profit margins. It’s a win-win for everybody involved! But is there a wrong way to go about […]

5 Great Ways to Build Trust Between Employees and HR

Let’s not beat around the bush: people don’t trust HR. According to several studies, the majority of employees don’t trust the Human Resource department at their company. Some studies suggest up to 80% of employees are wary of HR professionals. This issue is seen both far and wide, in both small and large companies around […]

Internship Hiring: How to Hire for Intern Positions

Hiring for internship positions is different to hiring full-time employees.

Disclaimer: Bryq does not offer legal advice, nor is this blog post a legal document. We strongly encourage you to seek legal counsel from a law professional to learn more about hiring for internship positions, and what you might need to do within your own organization. Autumn is here. The weather is getting cooler, our […]

Employee Termination Letters: How to Let Go of Employees

Letting go of employees is always hard, but writing an employee termination letter doesn't have to be. Use these templates to help.

Disclaimer: Bryq does not offer legal advice, nor is this blog post a legal document. We strongly encourage you to seek legal counsel from a law professional to learn more about employee termination, and what you might need to do within your own organization. There’s no easy way to terminate an employee. Our employees do […]