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Creativity is often associated with artistic pursuits, but it’s a skill that has become increasingly important in the workplace, regardless of the field. Creative employees can think outside the box and develop innovative solutions to the problems businesses face daily. However, many companies are not taking the necessary steps to ensure creativity is fostered in […]
As providers of financial education, Financial Finesse (www.financialfinesse.com) experts are in tune with real world economics. The recession of the last 2 years has, of course, impacted large, faceless corporations. But we have all felt a decided ‘trickle down’ impact. Even those who are still employed are not immune from the stress and worry that […]
Companies that are struggling to recruit talent may want to take a page from Heineken’s playbook. The beer-brewing giant has recently developed an HR campaign to recruit new employees and has channeled its inner Dr. Seuss to help.
A man working for the UK Border Agency at Stansted Airport decided it was time to quit his job and follow his passion, in the cake business. So, naturally, he decided to offer up his resignation to management on a plate. On a large cake, the man employed his dessert-decorating skills to pen his resignation […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is recognized as a game-changer in the global business landscape, promising significant advancements and competitive advantages. However, despite the enthusiasm, many business leaders feel unprepared to harness AI effectively. According to a survey by G-P, this paradox of recognition versus readiness presents several key challenges. The Push for AI Investment The AI […]
LITIGATION VALUE: $300,000+ Holding a Survivor-like contest to determine who will be recommended for a promotion to regional manager is not going to end well for Dunder Mifflin. At all. If the decision is challenged (which it almost certainly will be) then the company is going to be asked to articulate a legitimate nondiscriminatory reason […]
Employee expense reimbursement policies should be clearly outlined and should be legally compliant. Employees have a right to be reimbursed for their work-related expenses, including business travel, training, equipment, materials—and sometimes even legal expenses. Most companies typically maintain their own deadlines, rules, special forms, and other procedural requirements that must be followed to request and […]
There is a hot debate raging in our business ethos. As the pandemic seemingly winds down (fingers crossed), many companies are flirting with the idea of returning to the office. This has proven controversial, and companies are tackling this in a variety of ways. The “work from home” camp fires off a proverbial volley of […]
Businesses—indeed all institutions—need strong leaders. Even the company with the best talent, greatest infrastructure, most lucrative government contacts, etc., will ultimately flounder if it doesn’t have a leader to steer the course and put all those assets to good, productive use.
The final day of SPARK HR is a sad thought, but some of the best conversations were saved for last, and they’re helping HR leaders shape the future they want to see. What does the future of AI look like? Well, that’s up to HR professionals, and how they approach the learning and development of […]