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Current studies show that people spend an average of 2–3 hours a day on social media and social networking. Companies want to keep up, but they might be walking into peril without even knowing it.
In a recent episode of HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources, Elena Valentine, CEO of Skill Scout, offers advice on how to add the “Wow Factor” to all your posts. A workplace storyteller and design researcher, Valentine spends her days leading the team at Skill Scout to bring jobs to life on video.
Yes, HRSBT is aware that the holidays are over with, but who doesn’t love a good office party story, regardless of the time of year? Recently, one woman sent the Internet into a tizzy over an ugly holiday sweater—and it’s not in the way you think!
Being a mail carrier is a demanding job. Sure, it may look luxurious if you live in a rural town. You get to drive around all day and never have to leave the comfort of your vehicle. For one mail carrier in New Jersey, however, working in a rural town appears to be more of […]
To recap the discussion we began yesterday, remember that supervisors play a particularly critical role in compliance. They must be familiar and comfortable with organizational policies and with employment-related laws. They have to adhere carefully to proper and legal practices, and ensure that their employees do the same. But they also have to get things […]
Health, fitness wellness—whatever you want to call it—is a major focus in the United States, with health-related trends increasing significantly as Americans become passionate about staying fit and eating well.
Available from October 5 to October 29, this month’s survey asks questions about holiday practices, including: Which HR functions are outsourced? What do you think is the biggest challenge your HR department will face over the next 18 months? What is HR’s role in strategic business planning for your company? How would you describe the […]
Downton Abbey recently made headlines with what some are calling “the water bottle seen around the world.” In an uncropped version of a publicity photo, Lord Grantham and Lady Edith are seen standing in front of a stately mantel upon which a bottled water is perched looking hilariously out of place. Turning an amusing blooper into […]
The latest provisions for New York employers will require written policy distribution and annual training for all employees, as well as expand protections for contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Not receiving a “thank you” when holding a door open for a stranger at the store or when helping a friend with an errand can be disheartening and annoying, and it can even foster resentment. But while failing to express gratitude can rub the do-gooder the wrong way, it can also mean the not-so-grateful person […]