.png)
This year marked a turning point for those of us in the HR field, bringing us challenges and opportunities alike. We learned how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and addressed evolving employee expectations around diversity, mental health, and professional development. We explored new avenues for recruiting as top talent became hard to come by, and we flexed our strategic muscles to show just how critical HR is for business success.
The HR function is no longer just about hiring and firing — it’s about leading strategic initiatives that have a measurable impact on the business. At ClearCompany, we understand just how demanding this transformation can be.
That’s why we’re here to support HR teams with the tools and resources they need to stay ahead. Our library is filled with practical, ready-to-use assets — think step-by-step guides, customizable templates, and in-depth white papers — that empower HR professionals to tackle these changes with confidence.
In this post, we’ll highlight ten of our most popular resources and tell you a little about how they’re equipping HR professionals to tackle challenges and plan confidently for the future.
1. 18 AI Prompt Templates for HR and Recruiters
AI was on the agenda for many of us in 2024, with adoption exploding. According to our recent research with HR.com, 53% of HR professionals are using AI in their recruitment process, up from just 26% a year ago. Many dipped a toe in the AI pond with generative AI tools, using the technology to automate tedious writing tasks like automating job descriptions (61%) and communicating with candidates (55%).
To help you ask better questions and get better answers from your AI tools, we put together 18 AI Prompt Templates for HR and Recruiters. Customize the prompts to fit your needs and then leverage AI to:
- Write comprehensive job descriptions
- Strategize recruitment marketing campaigns
- Improve candidate communication
- Streamline interview processes
- Nurture and acknowledge great work
- Enhance employee engagement
- Get feedback from your employees
2. Designing the Employee Experience: The Ultimate Guide for HR
Did you know that 70% of CHROs prioritized employee experience (EX) and company culture in 2024? EX and culture drive engagement and retention, critical metrics that have trended downward this year. It’s no surprise HR teams were looking for new ways to tackle this challenge.
ClearCompany’s Employee Experience Guide dives deeper into how EX impacts employee engagement and retention. You’ll learn:
- What the “employee experience” is, exactly
- Why EX is so important for the success of your recruiting efforts, HR initiatives, individual employees, and business
- A step-by-step approach to crafting an EX strategy that enhances every stage of the employee life cycle
- 23 ways you can improve the employee experience
Our Guide equips you with a few significant facts and figures about EX. It also provides actionable insights to improve employee satisfaction and performance, whether your team is remote, hybrid, or in-office.
3. The 2024 Recruiting Trends Shaping ATS Software
Did you know that HR pros were already using artificial intelligence (AI) in their recruiting processes — before their bosses knew about it? What about the fact that companies seemed to pull back on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts while it’s still a priority for employees? Keeping up with trends like these is vital for developing competitive HR and recruiting strategies.
In our guide to the Top Trends Shaping the ATS Landscape in 2024, we explore the latest trends affecting applicant tracking system (ATS) development. The guide provides insights into how recruiting technology is evolving in response, changing candidate experiences and making recruiters' lives easier. This resource dominated our resource downloads in 2024, helping HR and recruiters get familiar with the landscape so that teams could make informed choices about which ATS solutions best met their recruiting goals and organizational needs.
4. Performance Reviews Resource Bundle
Research shows that 92% of employees want feedback more than once a year — which is great because research also shows that infrequent feedback isn’t very effective. In fact, it can even be detrimental to performance and engagement. Fortunately, your team can turn those bad experiences into productive conversations when you know what goes into fair, engaging performance reviews.
Our Performance Reviews Resource Bundle offers a comprehensive collection of tools and tips for conducting better reviews. Get strategic tips and information on:
- How to practice active listening
- How managers can help employees set and achieve SMART goals
- How to give specific, actionable feedback
- How to adapt when performance management models change
Use these performance review resources to help your employees improve, strengthen relationships within teams, and boost motivation all year long.
5. Expert-Built Performance Review Templates
Performance reviews are critical for a focused, engaged workforce, but just 13% of employees and managers feel their company’s performance review system is useful. Are your reviews helping employees improve and grow, or are they leaving your people discouraged and disengaged?
We put together a selection of performance review templates you can use to kick off a review cycle where employees get useful feedback, and you get an accurate measure of performance across the company. Find templates for five review types:
- Semi-Annual Review for Exempt Employees
- Annual Review for Exempt Employees
- Semi-Annual Review for Non-Exempt Employees
- Annual Review for Non-Exempt Employees
- 360-Degree Review
Our templates help you take a structured approach to evaluations, and managers and employees engage in meaningful discussions about performance. With effective reviews, your HR team can foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee growth.
6. HR Metrics That Matter
When you track impactful HR metrics — and understand why they’re so impactful — you equip yourself with great data. But which metrics should you track, and how? What can you learn from them?
Find answers in our guide, HR Metrics That Matter: Harnessing Data to Maximize Employee Talent and HR Impact. We’ll help you kick off your efforts with a list of more than 80 key metrics related to recruitment, engagement, HR software, and more.
You’ll also find out what you can learn about your workforce from each of these metrics, which include:
- Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS): A measure of the likelihood that employees would recommend your company to their friends and family, based on a 10-point rating scale, with ten being “extremely likely”
- HR Technology Employee Participation Rate: The number of employees actively using HR software compared to the total number of employees
- Time to Offer Acceptance: The number of days between sending a job offer and offer signing
You’ll also learn more about the role of HR software in making data analysis accessible and how it empowers even small HR teams to drive strategic decisions.
7. Employee Engagement Resource Bundle
If it wasn’t already clear that employee engagement was a top priority in 2024, the downloads don’t lie. Another engagement resource ranked as one of the year’s top HR resources for ClearCompany.
Employee engagement has a significant impact on your business, from your company culture and employer branding to performance and productivity. Download the bundle for tips and advice on how to start boosting engagement now and in the future.
- Infographic on employee unhappiness and how to beat it
- How to get executive buy-in for employee surveys
- 30 ways you can show employees they’re appreciated now
Get our Employee Engagement Bundle to access these helpful resources and experience the power of an engaged, happy workforce.
8. Virtual Interview Toolkit: A Checklist for Recruiters
Virtual interviews have revolutionized the process for both recruiters and candidates — 74% of recruiters say virtual interviews have made their lives easier. But that’s only the case if you can provide the positive, efficient experience that candidates expect.
Exceed candidates’ expectations with a standout virtual interview process. ClearCompany’s Virtual Interview Toolkit Checklist outlines the must-have tools and features, including:
- Self-service and multi-interviewer scheduling to simplify coordination and save time.
- System-generated interview guides and questions to ensure consistency and fairness.
- Team notes and collaboration tools to streamline evaluations and foster alignment.
Whether you're looking to enhance your current process or build a toolkit from scratch, our checklist is your go-to guide for crafting an unparalleled virtual interview experience.
9. ClearCompany ROI Calculator
Year after year, HR leaders have increased their budget for HR technology. But before those budgets can be allocated to new tech investments, you need to make the case for your selected software. Usually, part of that case involves predicting ROI, which includes costs, but also time saved and HR metrics impacted.
If you’re in the market for a complete Talent Management System like ClearCompany — or just curious about how much your business could save — you’re in the right place. Use our free ROI calculator to estimate some of your potential savings, such as:
- Lowering turnover rates
- Reducing candidate no-shows
- Saving recruiters' time
10. New Hire Onboarding Checklist
Did you know that as many as 20% of new hires quit in the first 45 days at a new job? Some of the most common reasons for quitting include job duties that aren’t what they expected and incompatible company culture.
Luckily, there are lots of low- and no-cost steps you can take to improve onboarding and increase new hire retention. Successful onboarding programs have been shown to increase retention by 50% and improve new hire productivity by up to 62%.
Our New Hire Onboarding Checklist covers what to do during critical parts of the new hire experience for effective onboarding:
- Pre-onboarding (before the first day)
- Day one
- Week one
- Month one and beyond
Keep exploring ClearCompany’s HR Resource library for top-notch HR and recruiting guides, checklists, templates, and more.
