Some human resource departments see social media as a curse. It can take up employee time, distracting them from their jobs and reducing productivity. It can also play host to all sorts of activities that are inappropriate for the workplace. …
Many human resources programs are designed specifically around avoiding liability. By making sure employees follow proper procedures, they keep them safe, but also keep the company from putting itself at risk of expensive lawsuits. However, while this is important, some …
Satoru Iwata, the late president of Japanese gaming giant Nintendo, passed away earlier this year from bile duct cancer, creating a void that will be difficult to fill. Iwata guided the company for over 30 years, overseeing the development and …
In large companies, managing human resources is a monumental task. It can be hard to make sure that employees are being taken care of ethically and being given access to the resources necessary for them to be successful in the …
On August 27th, 2015 the University of California, Irvine publicized its new certificate program created specifically for human resources professionals pursuing leadership roles, such as HR managers, directors, and generalists. According to the University of California, Irvine, the Strategic Human …
One of the key tasks of an HR recruiter is making a risk assessment of potential employees. This involves sifting through unqualified applicants from the resume review process, all the way through to the interview process. Here are four tips …
Amazon.com has been a bit of an oddity since its founding in 1994. In spite of having led the way in making ecommerce a solid portion of the world’s business landscape, it often barely makes any money. International Business Times …
An important part of every human resources department is understanding how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their employees. Understanding how someone works within a work environment can be difficult, with a variety of different group and personal dynamics …
Human resources professionals are responsible for creating an atmosphere that is both productive to the company and healthy for employees. This sounds simple enough, but it can turn into an absolute mess when issues of discrimination related to race, religion, …