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It’s hard to open any HR-related materials without finding a reference to “how to manage Millennials,” as though they are a very different breed from those who came into the workplace before them. Others, of course, aren’t sure there’s such a big difference. How Should You Go About Recruiting Millennials? FirstJob, an organization that specializes […]
Yesterday’s post outlined the benefits of having a people-centric workplace, and today’s post will outline some action items and best practices for how you can build and endorse this type of environment.
by Jimmy Daniel When it comes to your workplace, do you know how many members of your team are truly engaged? On average, U.S. companies have an engagement level of 32%. Basically, one out of three of your team members is engaged. Studies suggest that disengaged employees cost the U.S. economy between $400 billion and […]
Yesterday we heard from Andy Lothian, the Chief Executive Officer of Insights Learning and Development on the topic of employee development and the C-Suite. Today, two more tips.
In an article covered last week, HRSBT touched on social media and the new fad, Pokémon GO. Much to this author’s dismay, no one has been fired … yet, but a few websites are reporting workplace policies that are both for and against the game.
by Tammy Binford New York fast-food workers may be celebrating the likelihood of a $15-an-hour minimum wage phased in over the next few years, but others are questioning the justification offered for the raise. A three-member wage board appointed by New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recommended the new minimum wage for fast-food workers July […]
How do you and your companies go about hiring new employees? Each company is obviously different in their hiring techniques. For Google, they go about hiring in steps. These steps help them determine which prospective candidate is right for their company. Take a look at the infographic below to learn more!
If you’re a small business that’s looking to attract workers, you need to know how your company stacks up against the rest. If you’re not offering the same or better salary and benefits as your competition, you’re missing out.
by Timothy M. Barber With another round of contentious elections upon us, employers should brush up on federal, state, and local laws related to political affiliation discrimination. The political season Fall in America: football, brightly colored leaves falling, and another cycle of contentious elections. Recent elections have involved important issues affecting businesses and employees—issues that […]
For employees, few terms may elicit a sense of impending boredom than “training video.” For many, the idea of a training video elicits images of outdated and hokey content filmed using terrible “actors.”