Data is becoming more important than ever in the HR department. In 2019, 48% of CHROs said that their recruitment process depended on data analytics. In 2024, that figure has risen to 78%.

At Helios, we are often approached by current and prospective clients to conduct compensation benchmarking for their organizations. Typically, it's because they are losing talent to the competition or having conversations with their employees about salaries they found online.

In the past, professionals used to seek out companies that could offer employment for the whole of their career—the so-called “job for life”. Those days are long gone. Today's average American will now have 12 jobs in their lifetime, and the career ladder has been replaced with the career journey.

The healthcare industry tends to attract some very special people. Whether directly involved in patient care or working hard behind the scenes, healthcare employees put their hearts into their jobs.

It's always exciting getting introduced to new non-profits and helping them to support their mission-driven work by way of outsourced or fractional HR support. We love the unique cultures that non-profits tend to generate with aligned organizational values, the focus on the cause and impact they are making, and the creativity when operating with tighter budgets.

When it comes to creating an outstanding employee experience, one thing matters above all else: communication.