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For many employers, the telework experiment necessitated by COVID-19 has been a surprising success. Many are considering whether to continue the work-from-home option for at least a portion of the workforce. One lingering concern, however, is how best to track time for nonexempt workers who are away from the physical workplace.
HR professionals consistently name recruiting top talent and retaining valued employees among their toughest challenges. Developing a strategy to meet those challenges may entail a number of elements, but establishing and communicating the employer’s “brand” should never be overlooked.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) had a hugely successful few years in the corporate space. DEI was all the rage among corporate execs and HR professionals, and corporations were spending big bucks on chief diversity officers (CDO) and DEI teams. Lately, however, DEI has been on the retreat, with many high-profile companies backtracking on DEI […]
By Jennifer Carsen, J.D. Many HR professionals have spent a lot of time thinking about the best ways to express appreciation to employees. We here at BLR have, too, and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not about the big, expensive, flashy gestures. Sometimes simple is better. Straightforward. Solid.
Despite dissatisfaction with their performance management programs and attention-grabbing headlines, most North American employers have no intention of eliminating their use of performance ratings.
It’s unfortunate, but this winter many of us at BLR® have them, even though you don’t catch them from coworkers. And they can keep workers from coming into the office. They are “the flakes,” and your employees may have them, too. But don’t get out your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or infectious disease […]
62% of recruiting leaders express optimism about AI’s impact on recruiting. But, even as AI is steadily integrated into hiring strategy, there remain concerns that this technology will replace human decision making. At HR+AI 2024, industry experts shared advice on how to use AI technology as a supplement to human-first hiring strategy.
Taxes can be intimidating, time-consuming, and confusing for any employee. But tax complexities shoot through the roof for international employees, business travelers, and remote workers. If mobile and remote employees don’t understand their tax obligations, they risk violating laws, losing compensation, damaging the company’s reputation, and more. However, HR professionals can reduce this risk and […]
The financial stress that’s pressuring today’s workers is affecting their overall health, and it doesn’t help employers much either.
For healthcare providers, having a diverse workforce is paramount to quality of care. The communities they serve contain patients from a wide array of backgrounds, races, and socioeconomic classes. Without shared similarities and cultural values among them, it’s difficult for medical professionals to establish the strong patient relationships that are needed for effective care.