How to Recruit, Hire, and Compensate Interns in 2019
According to information highlighted by SHRM, hiring interns goes back to the guilds of the Middle Ages, when apprenticeships were highly sought after and prestigious.
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Are You Cross-Training Your Employees?
The following information comes from BLR’s 10-Minute HR Trainer session, "Cross-Training to Promote Better Productivity." How Does Cross-Training Benefit the Organization? Cross-training involves teaching workers job duties other than the ones they normally perform. It develops skills and knowledge so that employees have more to offer the organization. It helps you cope with absences and […]
What is the Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act?
The Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act is a bill that has been introduced in Congress in early 2017[i]. It has not yet gone past the introductory stage and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further assessment. It is unknown whether it will progress further or not at this point. No votes […]
No Action from Your Action Plans? 3 Signs Your Process Prohibits Change—And How to Fix It
It’s that time of year: the results of your annual employee engagement survey are in. After what feels like weeks of analyzing data and crafting a comprehensive 30-page report, you’re ready to share your findings and recommendations. Yet despite your best efforts, your action plan often ends up gathering dust, and your employees feel their […]
Women’s Outsized “Emotional Work” Burden
While there is still plenty of work to be done, gender equality has made tremendous strides in the workplace in recent decades. Gone are the days when women were confined to clerical and administrative roles while completely absent from the C-suite and board of directors. Still, it has been difficult to stamp out every vestige […]
Faces of HR: Heather Wilson’s Strategic HR at Astrion
Heather Wilson, Astrion‘s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, blends strategic vision with deep service commitment. Her 25-year career, including roles at SAIC and Northrop Grumman, is built on designing talent-driven strategies that fuel growth, aligning with Astrion’s mission. From Navy to HR Discovery Wilson’s HR journey began unexpectedly after her Navy service. […]
ADA Accommodation 101
Reasonable accommodations are an integral part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to any disabled employee or applicant—and the standard of what constitutes “reasonable” is quite broad. Essentially, an accommodation must be provided as long as one exists that does not constitute an undue hardship on the […]
Help Employees Think Ahead with Estate Planning Sessions
Step outside the boundaries of the employer/employee relationship, just for a moment. As a benefit professional or someone who runs a business, your focus is getting the business of the company done. Of course, that includes figuring how to get the best from your employees. Rewarding people fairly, in terms of money and benefits, helping them understand their importance in the business’ success, and communicating with them in a way that encourages their loyalty all contribute to that effort.
Tightening Training Belts Without Sacrificing Quality
Two macroeconomic factors have the potential to wreak havoc on training: a tight labor market and rapidly rising interest rates. The former has been making it difficult for employers to recruit and retain qualified talent, while the latter portends a drop in consumer spending and, therefore, corporate revenue and training budgets. In this environment, employers […]
Help Employees Find the Best Strategy for Their HSAs
Financial wellness is becoming an increasingly important component of employee benefits packages and a common topic of conversation for human resources professionals nationwide. And with good reason! Nearly three-quarters (72%) of Americans report being stressed about finances and that anxiety can negatively affect their overall health. As a result, employers are expanding financial wellness programs […]