October 10, is World Mental Health Awareness Day. Right now, one in five adults in America are struggling with a mental health issue, according to the U.S. Health & Human Services. So, let’s think about that statistic for a second. If you are a company of 100, there are currently 20 employees that are struggling with a mental disorder. Do you know who is struggling? If you do, how can you help? Thankfully, there has been an increase of research on the topic of mental health in recent years. We’ve compiled a few steps to help guide you on how to spread mental health awareness in your organization. Before diving in, let’s start with the basics.

Happy National Do Something Nice Day! Today is all about random acts of kindness and well, doing something nice. Here are 15 random acts that you can do for your team members around the office to celebrate National Do Something Nice Day! Doing any of these acts makes you an awesome co-worker!

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When the leaves start to turn, and the breeze becomes chilly, we start to get hungry – because, chili! It’s that time of year where the office starts to smell a little more delicious thanks to all the homecooked meals being shared. Fall can mean lots of things, but in the office, it means potluck season!

No matter who you are or the position you are starting, first days can be nerve-racking. I mean who wouldn’t be a little anxious stepping into the vast unknown we like to call our future? There’s pressure that comes with the first day. Are you as good as the hiring manager thinks you are? Are you going to fit in? What if your first-day outfit screams too much “I’m new here!”?  

Whether you’re an HR team of one or ten or more, it’s important to have external resources at your fingertips to help you solve those HR puzzles and employment mysteries. Or to help you deal with employee performance problems, set the right salary ranges for your industry, and polish your recruiting techniques.