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While business leaders sometimes find themselves straying into the political arena, in general, they prefer to stick to business. The reality is, however, that politics can have a tremendous impact on the business world, and business leaders need to at least stay on top of developments even if they aren’t sticking their necks into the […]
The market for people analytics (PA) technology is growing quickly. In fact, RedThread Research reports that there were 121 PA technology vendors in 2020, with a 35% growth rate from 2019 and a 55% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last 4 years. Forward-thinking companies are helping drive this growth as they increasingly realize […]
In recent years, companies of all sizes have made strides in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); however, as a recession looms, many worry these gains may be lost as financial challenges supplant corporate focus on social issues. Companies must maintain their commitments to DEI, which will define corporate culture and productivity both […]
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, going to work sick was pretty common for many workers, especially those who live paycheck to paycheck. But now that COVID-19 has changed life as we know it, will this trend become a thing of the past?
As the economy improves and unemployment decreases, some companies are finding themselves in a perplexing and frustrating position—they are unable to fill certain roles with qualified individuals despite large numbers of available applicants. What is causing this disconnect?
On June 14, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide an important Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) question—namely, whether an employer claiming an exemption from overtime needs to prove it by “clear and convincing” evidence (a very high standard) or by a preponderance of the evidence (a lower, easier standard to meet). The decision is […]
What does it really feel like to be privileged? It’s a tough question to ask and one many take for granted, especially those who have grown up in an environment where they represent the majority. While there are certainly countless people today who strive to understand their privilege, which can be defined as “an unearned […]
If you’re jumping onto the video job description bandwagon, you may be wondering which platforms (other than your company career page) are best for showcasing these videos. Here is a breakdown of some of the avenues you can post to and whether they’re a good fit for these types of videos.
Profits aside, what does your company value? If that’s a head-scratching question, it’s time to take stock in what truly drives your organization. Clearly defining your core values will have many positive benefits, including appealing to like-minded customers, helping guide internal decisions, and attracting and maintaining highly engaged employees.
The results of our 2015 Policy Practices Survey are in, and reveal that 94.5% of participants have formalized policies (up from 89.8% in 2014).