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Technology can be seen as both a blessing and a curse. When the coronavirus pandemic struck, businesses and organizations were quick to implement work-from-home technologies to keep workers on the job and working safely. As the “new normal” of remote work and social distancing continues to dominate the headlines, it makes us wonder: Should we […]
Employers naturally want to find out as much as they can about potential hires—after all, they’re going to invest a lot of time and money in onboarding and training. But references—both providing and obtaining them—can result in sticky situations.
When we think of companies like Amazon and Tesla, we think of technologically innovative organizations on the cutting edge of their industries. When we add in home improvement behemoth Lowe’s, we still see a group of extremely prominent and well-respected companies with vast resources at their disposal.
Asking probing questions is the key to eliciting meaningful information from well-prepared applicants. Here’s an example of how your probing can reveal the real story.
From day one, new hires at Secure-24 are immersed in a culture of learning, and they have a myriad of opportunities to learn and grow professionally throughout their career. “The thing people really love about Secure-24 is their ability to learn,” says Vice President of HR David Piwowar.
Sometimes it may seem as though the hiring process takes longer than it should. And this can be a real problem when the job candidates have the upper hand—anything that prolongs the process means there is a greater chance your ideal candidate will have another offer by the time you’re ready to proceed.
In yesterday’s Advisor we began to explore ways of dealing with opioids in the workplace. Today we have five more tips.
Training is key for positive development, retention, and engagement—but what’s really going on out there among professionals in the field? The results of our Training and Development Survey are in. Read on to see how participants are preparing their workforces effectively. A few highlights of the 2015 Training and Development Survey: HR management plays a […]
Forget everything you think you know about AI in the workplace. While the rapid advancements of generative AI models might seem like just another tech upgrade, Matthew Duncan, Head of Future of Work Thought Leadership at Microsoft, has a message for HR leaders: it’s a fundamental cultural revolution. At Spark HR 2025, Duncan shared insights […]
Typically, workers’ compensation is the only remedy for an employee who is injured on-the-job. But a California Court of Appeal now says that if the injury stems from your not reasonably accommodating an employee’s disability, the employee can bypass workers’ comp and sue you for damages. Disabled Employee Injured At Work Marilyn Bagatti was an […]