As Steffen Maier pointed out in a recent issue of Entrepreneur, most companies use annual satisfaction surveys to measure the engagement of their employees. Many HR managers believe that such surveys provide a snapshot to assess how happy their employees …
The SHRM featured excerpts from an upcoming book by attorney and consultant Jathan Janova who “shares colorful stories” from his 25 years of experience trying to keep companies out of court. One of the excerpts is called “Converting HR from …
HR professionals in higher education face some unique challenges, since most universities offer tenure. The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), a dedicated association for HR professionals at colleges and universities, addresses issues like how to maintain …
According a June 2016 report released by UCLA Law think tank the Williams Institute, approximately 1.4 million adults throughout the United States identify themselves as transgender, which is roughly 0.6% of the national population. Although this percentage seems marginal, it’s …
What happens when a major human resources company acquires one of the most frequented employment websites in the country? We will soon find out. On August 9, 2016 a press release was issued announcing that Randstad Holding agreed to acquire …
Most of us assumed, if not hoped, that bullies would vanish from our everyday lives as we left our school days behind us and entered adulthood. Yet, during the course of our careers many of us have discovered that bullies …
Gone are the days when HR managers looked askance at candidates who wanted to work from home. Numerous studies have shown that telecommuters tend to be more productive. In addition, companies that allow employees to telecommute frequently save substantial amounts …
After a new employee is hired, they aren’t left in a vacuum to create a project or perform a task. No, they are working with teams of various sizes and developing skills. Beyond that, employees new and old, need to …
In today’s world, social awareness can make or break a career. No matter your opinion on world events or social developments, not being aware of what is going on can dramatically limit the potential of your human resources department. The …
The manufacturing industry will be among the hardest hit in the next decade as the Baby Boomers begin retiring in mass since the industry is comprised predominantly of boomers. As 2.7 million are expected to retire from this industry in …