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Powered by artificial intelligence: the ultimate list of AI tools for HR
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Powered by artificial intelligence: the ultimate list of AI tools for HR

We've put together a list of some of the best AI tools that’ll help you streamline your HR processes and give you more time to do what you do best!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
June 21, 2023

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FAQs for all things WPS
Compliance

FAQs for all things WPS

We’ve gathered all the important information we could find regarding the new WPS requirements so you don’t have to!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
August 22, 2023
Introducing alfii's all-new Shifts feature: scheduling and time tracking made seamless
All things product
HR Tech

Introducing alfii's all-new Shifts feature: scheduling and time tracking made seamless

alfii's got a new feature! Here's everything you need to know about our latest feature launch.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
August 22, 2023
Stand out from the crowd: 4 ways to transform your PTO policy for success
Core HR
Employee experience
Best practices

Stand out from the crowd: 4 ways to transform your PTO policy for success

Hey hey! We’re here to help you make the most out of your PTO offerings to make your company stand out from the crowd.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
August 15, 2023
Put time off on autopilot: 6 benefits of automating PTO
Core HR
Employee experience
HR Tech

Put time off on autopilot: 6 benefits of automating PTO

Say goodbye to old-school manual headaches, and allow us to guide you towards transforming the way you handle employee time off.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
August 14, 2023
HR management software: a key to a happier workforce
Employee experience
HR Tech

HR management software: a key to a happier workforce

Here's how the right HR management software can help you unleash the true potential of each individual that contributes to making your company great!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
August 3, 2023
Introducing alfii's all-new Time Off feature: streamlining leave management for enhanced efficiency
All things product
Employee experience
HR Tech

Introducing alfii's all-new Time Off feature: streamlining leave management for enhanced efficiency

Optimize your time off management, improve coordination, and boost overall productivity effortlessly!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
August 2, 2023
HR software for start-ups: the ultimate guide to finding your perfect match
HR Tech

HR software for start-ups: the ultimate guide to finding your perfect match

We've got you covered—here's what you should look for in an HR software management system if you're a start-up!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
August 1, 2023
What the buzz? Volume 7: Presenteeism
Employee experience
People management

What the buzz? Volume 7: Presenteeism

Join us as we explore what presenteeism really means, the impact it can have on the workplace, and how to avoid it when you really just need a day off!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
July 26, 2023
Feature update: set up direct salary payments in just a few clicks! 💸
All things product

Feature update: set up direct salary payments in just a few clicks! 💸

Introducing direct salary payments! A step by step guide on how to pay salaries easily with alfii.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
June 23, 2023
What the buzz? Volume 6: Quiet Quitting
Employee experience

What the buzz? Volume 6: Quiet Quitting

Diving into what "quiet quitting" really means and how to tackle it.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
June 22, 2023
Powered by artificial intelligence: the ultimate list of AI tools for HR
HR Tech
Core HR

Powered by artificial intelligence: the ultimate list of AI tools for HR

We've put together a list of some of the best AI tools that’ll help you streamline your HR processes and give you more time to do what you do best!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
June 21, 2023
How cloud-based HR systems are changing the game, and why there’s no going back
HR Tech

How cloud-based HR systems are changing the game, and why there’s no going back

Here’s everything you need to know about what cloud-based HR systems really are and what they can do for your business!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
June 12, 2023
FAQs: everything you need to know about our subscription and pricing
All things product

FAQs: everything you need to know about our subscription and pricing

Ready to dive into the nitty-gritty details of alfii's subscription and pricing system?
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
June 8, 2023
Is cash all that matters? How to get creative with compensation and benefits
Best practices
Employee experience
Core HR

Is cash all that matters? How to get creative with compensation and benefits

There are plenty of other creative ways to reward and motivate your employees beyond cash alone—here's the rundown.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
June 6, 2023
Alfii’s book recommendations: from our very own Head of HR
Fun stuff

Alfii’s book recommendations: from our very own Head of HR

Discover the top 5 book recommendations straight from alfii's HR superhero!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 30, 2023
Alfii’s CTO Dina Mohammad-Laity spoke at Dubai’s Workspace Summit on May 25th
Employee experience
Best practices

Alfii’s CTO Dina Mohammad-Laity spoke at Dubai’s Workspace Summit on May 25th

We’re excited to share that Dina Mohammad-Laity, alfii’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), was a featured speaker at Dubai’s Workspace Exhibition on May 25th.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 29, 2023
How companies are supporting employee financial wellbeing
Core HR
Employee experience
Best practices

How companies are supporting employee financial wellbeing

Besides the paycheck, a number of measures can be taken by HR teams and company leaders to help their team feel super confident and secure about their money.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 26, 2023
Payroll and performance: exploring the relationship between the two
Core HR
Employee experience

Payroll and performance: exploring the relationship between the two

In this article, we'll dive into the interesting relationship between these two topics and how to make sure that the connection is a beneficial.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 23, 2023
What The Buzz? Volume 5: Micromanagement
Employee experience
People management

What The Buzz? Volume 5: Micromanagement

This month’s buzzword is Micromanagement: a term that’s likely to make employees everywhere wince.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 18, 2023
The struggle is real: payroll pains (and how to tackle them)
Core HR
Best practices

The struggle is real: payroll pains (and how to tackle them)

If you ask HR owners about some of the most tedious and dreaded tasks in the HR world, most of them are likely to mention payroll processing and management.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 11, 2023
7 reasons you should automate your payroll process ASAP
Core HR
HR Tech
Best practices

7 reasons you should automate your payroll process ASAP

Do you find yourself dreading the tedious and repetitive tasks that keep you from focusing on the true, purposeful work of HR?
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 8, 2023
The future of payroll: 3 trends to keep an eye on
Core HR
HR Tech

The future of payroll: 3 trends to keep an eye on

Payroll is an essential function for any business and yet, it’s a lot more complicated and time-consuming than one would expect.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 5, 2023
Things to consider as you develop and implement a sabbatical policy
Employee experience
Best practices

Things to consider as you develop and implement a sabbatical policy

Simply put, it's a break from work that an employee takes, usually for an extended period of a few months up to a year, to pursue personal interests or travel.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
May 4, 2023
What the buzz? Volume 4: Productivity Paranoia
Employee experience
People management

What the buzz? Volume 4: Productivity Paranoia

We're on a mission to keep you in the loop with all the latest buzzwords that seem to be making waves on LinkedIn statuses, blogs, articles, memes, and more!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 19, 2023
Do's and don'ts to make payroll hassle-free
Compliance
Core HR
Employee experience
Best practices

Do's and don'ts to make payroll hassle-free

Payroll processing may not always be a walk in the park, but it’s one of the most important pillars you need to get right.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 18, 2023
Create a culture of gratitude by applying the 5 languages of appreciation at work
Employee experience
Fun stuff
People management

Create a culture of gratitude by applying the 5 languages of appreciation at work

That’s why in 2012, Chapman collaborated with Paul White to apply those 5 love languages in contexts outside of intimate partnerships and romance.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 12, 2023
The most cringe-worthy and overused resume buzzwords
Fun stuff

The most cringe-worthy and overused resume buzzwords

Okay, hear us out. Think of how many emails, job applications, and resumes HR people have to sift through on a daily basis.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 12, 2023
Feature update: Bulk invites
All things product

Feature update: Bulk invites

Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
Feature update: New dashboard interface
All things product

Feature update: New dashboard interface

We’ve spiced up our main dashboard panels for both admins and employees, making it smoother than ever for HR teams and other departments within the organization
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
Feature update: Export data from tables
All things product
Compliance
Success stories

Feature update: Export data from tables

The ‘People’ and ‘Payroll’ pages now have an “Export as” button that allows super admins to export the information in the exact format seen on the table.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
Feature update: Extract payroll data
All things product

Feature update: Extract payroll data

HR managers or admins can now retrieve and download payroll data in .SIF (Salary Information File) format that ensures a centralized digital record of payroll.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
Feature update: Expiration dates
All things product

Feature update: Expiration dates

Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
Feature update: Customize permissions
All things product

Feature update: Customize permissions

HR managers or admins now have more control over sensitive information and can choose who can see different pages and company information on the platform.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
Feature update: Manual document uploads for your team
All things product

Feature update: Manual document uploads for your team

HR managers can now upload documents on behalf of employees, which can save time that would otherwise be spent on communication, chasing and collecting.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
Feature update: Legal document wizard
All things product

Feature update: Legal document wizard

This new feature makes it super easy for users to determine which documents they need to upload.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
5 mistakes to avoid when onboarding new team members
Core HR
Employee experience
Best practices

5 mistakes to avoid when onboarding new team members

As an employer or hiring manager, the onboarding process can be one of the most critical aspects of bringing on a new employee.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 7, 2023
Onboarding for remote teams
Core HR
Employee experience
Best practices

Onboarding for remote teams

A solid onboarding process can help your new hires feel welcome, comfortable, and confident in their new roles.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
April 5, 2023
Feeling low at work? Check out these tweets that made us LOL
Fun stuff

Feeling low at work? Check out these tweets that made us LOL

Well, the title is pretty self-explanatory. We doom-scrolled so you won’t have to (you’re welcome) and gathered some of the funniest and most relatable.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 31, 2023
Is 2023 the year of the 4-day work week?
Employee experience
Best practices

Is 2023 the year of the 4-day work week?

It’s probably safe to assume that at one point or another, you’ve wished weekends were longer.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 29, 2023
Why offboarding should matter just as much as onboarding
Core HR
Employee experience

Why offboarding should matter just as much as onboarding

Once job applicants become employees, they often go through an organized employee onboarding process.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 23, 2023
What the buzz? Volume 3: Digital Nomad
Employee experience

What the buzz? Volume 3: Digital Nomad

Once a month, we choose a trending industry term we see buzzing around LinkedIn statuses, blog posts, articles, lunch break conversations, or memes.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 21, 2023
Smooth sailing: best practices for a seamless employee onboarding process
Core HR
Employee experience
Best practices

Smooth sailing: best practices for a seamless employee onboarding process

We’re here to give you the low-down on the best practices for getting your new employees up and running in a way that's both effective and fun.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 16, 2023
Thinking about firing someone? Read this first
Core HR
Employee experience
Best practices

Thinking about firing someone? Read this first

Putting an end to a relationship with an employee—or, to put it more bluntly, firing them— is surely one of the least favorable parts of managing people....
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 14, 2023
The case for extended leaves: why sabbaticals are so beneficial
Employee experience
Best practices

The case for extended leaves: why sabbaticals are so beneficial

Did you know? The term "sabbatical" comes from the Hebrew word "sabbath," which means "to rest."
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 10, 2023
Good questions to ask your employees during a one-on-one
People management

Good questions to ask your employees during a one-on-one

Management isn’t just about providing order and consistency to organizations; there are many factors that make a great manager, such as empathy...
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 8, 2023
Ask your boss these questions to get the most out of your next one-on-one
Employee experience

Ask your boss these questions to get the most out of your next one-on-one

Is it almost time for a one-on-one with your manager? If so, you’ll want to make sure you get the most out of your conversation, making it a productive.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 2, 2023
Everything you need to know for a kickass all-hands meeting
Employee experience
Best practices
People management

Everything you need to know for a kickass all-hands meeting

An all-hands meeting—sometimes called a town hall or company scrum—is the perfect opportunity for everyone in the company to come together and share ideas.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
March 1, 2023
How to step into your power when imposter syndrome tries to take it away
Employee experience

How to step into your power when imposter syndrome tries to take it away

That, our friends, is the menacing voice of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is described by Audrey Ervin, psychologist and academic director.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
February 24, 2023
Keep an eye out for these 7 HR trends in 2023
Core HR
Best practices

Keep an eye out for these 7 HR trends in 2023

Are you looking to stay on top of your game and get ahead of the curve in the world of human resources? If so, look no further because we’ve put together a list
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
February 21, 2023
What the buzz? Volume 2: Employee Experience
Employee experience

What the buzz? Volume 2: Employee Experience

This month, we’ve selected the term employee experience (EX); it's a term you’re likely to have heard before, but what does it really entail?
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
February 14, 2023
Leadership for the future of work: 3 tips for successful people management in 2023
Best practices
People management

Leadership for the future of work: 3 tips for successful people management in 2023

We hear it every day: this is the “future of work.” This phrase is showing up everywhere, but do we really know when we’ll cross the threshold....
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
February 2, 2023
Alfii’s book recommendations: our CEO’s top picks for aspiring founders
Fun stuff

Alfii’s book recommendations: our CEO’s top picks for aspiring founders

Hey friends! Since you loved the first edition of our book recommendation series so much, we’re back with another round of alfii’s book recommendations.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
January 27, 2023
Remote work 101: 6 tips for working efficiently from anywhere
Employee experience

Remote work 101: 6 tips for working efficiently from anywhere

If you’re reading this, chances are you recently made the shift to a remote-friendly work environment, or you’re planning for it in the near future.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
January 13, 2023
What the buzz? Volume 1: Asynchronous Work
Employee experience

What the buzz? Volume 1: Asynchronous Work

What the buzz is asynchronous work? Here's everything you need to know about it, and why it's more than just a fleeting buzzword.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
January 5, 2023
5 ways to add more movement into your workday (even with a desk job)
Fun stuff

5 ways to add more movement into your workday (even with a desk job)

Creative ways to incorporate movement into your workday, boost your energy levels, and avoid the negative impacts of a sedentary lifestyle.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
January 2, 2023
Make onboarding unforgettable: kickass additions to your employee welcome kit
Core HR
Employee experience
Fun stuff

Make onboarding unforgettable: kickass additions to your employee welcome kit

Looking to make your onboarding process a memorable one? Think outside the box!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
December 26, 2022
Free office lunches make a bigger difference than you may think, and here's why
Employee experience

Free office lunches make a bigger difference than you may think, and here's why

Complimentary food won't only positively impact the wellbeing of your people, but it could be highly beneficial to your business. 
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
December 20, 2022
Alfii’s book recommendations: short reads to start (and finish) over the weekend
Fun stuff

Alfii’s book recommendations: short reads to start (and finish) over the weekend

Check out some of our favorite quick reads for your next weekend getaway!
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
December 16, 2022
Here’s why job hunting and dating might as well be the exact same thing
Fun stuff

Here’s why job hunting and dating might as well be the exact same thing

It’s true: the similarities between job hunting and dating are actually fairly hard to miss, can you relate?
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
December 10, 2022
4 things we love about the Gen Z workforce
Core HR
Employee experience
Best practices

4 things we love about the Gen Z workforce

The Gen Z workforce is only going to continue growing exponentially, and there’s a lot to learn from them beyond their artistic flair and social media fluency.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
December 8, 2022
8 of our favorite curve-ball interview questions to ask
Core HR
Fun stuff
People management

8 of our favorite curve-ball interview questions to ask

Take a more unconventional route on your next interview with a job applicant.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
December 3, 2022
Get closer to your remote colleagues with these 7 virtual team-building activities
Employee experience
Fun stuff

Get closer to your remote colleagues with these 7 virtual team-building activities

From good ol’ classics to games you may have never heard of.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
November 29, 2022
5 TV characters we’d love to have on our team
Fun stuff

5 TV characters we’d love to have on our team

‍Some TV characters are just so well-written, iconic, and memorable that we couldn’t help but explore what it would be like to work with them.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
November 26, 2022
Here’s why playing music while you work can be your secret sauce to success
Employee experience
Fun stuff

Here’s why playing music while you work can be your secret sauce to success

Did you know that music can change neural pathways in the brain?
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
November 25, 2022
Letter from the CEO
All things product
Core HR
Success stories

Letter from the CEO

“Clients do not come first. Employees come first. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of the clients.”
Co-founder & CEO
Yousef Albarqawi
November 23, 2022
People-first organizations: what they mean and how to win at them
Employee experience
Best practices

People-first organizations: what they mean and how to win at them

Sharing insights from a fantastic webinar on the topic of people-first organizations hosted by UNLEASH.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
November 23, 2022
6 companies with employee wellbeing benefits that are almost too good to be true
Employee experience
Best practices

6 companies with employee wellbeing benefits that are almost too good to be true

Some of the most impressive and unique wellbeing benefits you’ve ever heard of.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
November 23, 2022
5 mood-boosting smoothies to lift you up when work stress gets you down
Fun stuff

5 mood-boosting smoothies to lift you up when work stress gets you down

A smoothie recipe for every mood.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
November 22, 2022
3 predictions about the future of work: from a glass half full
Best practices

3 predictions about the future of work: from a glass half full

Our thoughts on what the future of work will offer the world, from working with robots to 4-day work weeks.
Content & Communications Specialist
Ghina Fahs
November 21, 2022
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