How to Upskill Your Employees Right Now
Upskilling your employees now is imperative if you want your organization to remain competitive and successful, so here are a few things you can do to start this process.
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5 Benefits of Video Conferencing for HR
If the year 2020 taught us anything, it’s that a remote workforce is a productive workforce. Though remote work used to be a rare occurrence, companies are beginning to see the benefits of having their teams work and operate from home. During this transition, the emergence of video conferencing has been the biggest game-changer of […]
Employment Trends and Best Practices for Hiring Creative Talent in 2018
We’re living in an increasingly automated world, where robots and artificial intelligence (AI) are slowly replacing workers involved in physical labor and data processing. But the demand for creative professionals remains as strong as ever. AI comes nowhere close to competing with human copywriters, market researchers, brand managers, and design professionals.
An Evolving Workplace Needs an Evolving Workforce
As our world evolves with new technology and diverse people entering the workforce, companies must adapt their recruiting strategy to meet both talent and client demands. The competition for attracting top talent is fierce, but the values of the evolving workplace and workforce must be aligned because clients want a trusted adviser and long-term relationships, […]
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities—Why Bad Actors Target HR Departments
Your organization’s C-suite isn’t the only target at risk of cyberattacks. Cybercriminals frequently target human resources (HR) departments with the goal of collecting financial and personally identifiable information (PII). HR departments not only are more likely to have cybersecurity vulnerabilities but also are the keepers of a great deal of personal and confidential information.
Be relentless in pursuit of what you want most
by Dan Oswald In the blockbuster Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Captain Jack Sparrow’s most treasured possession is his compass. This makes sense. Jack is a ship’s captain, and he needs his compass to do his job—navigate the high seas. The problem is that his compass doesn’t tell […]
Best Practices for Your FMLA Leave Policy
Communication is the Key Caraway reminds employers that communicating the rules is key to successfully managing FMLA. When employees ask about FMLA, they are already stressed by whatever is underlying the request for leave. If you hit them with a rule they don’t know about (they’ll call it a “technicality”) their reaction is going to […]
My Former Employee is Sharing Confidential Information—Help!
As an employer, one of your worst fears may be that a disgruntled or entrepreneurial former employee may try to share your internal operations, documents, or trade secrets. What you can do to protect your business in these situations may not always be clear. This article is meant to help you consider your options when […]
Tips on Responding to Your First Discrimination Charge
When your organization receives its first discrimination charge from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or your applicable state’s Department of Labor and Human Rights, you may wonder, “What does this mean?” or “What do we do now?”
Incentive Pay for Non-Exempts? Sure, But …
Cherry and Green, both of whom are principals at HR consultant Hay Group, offer the table below to show how incentives fit into the total rewards picture. They offered their remarks at a recent webinar hosted by BLR/HR Hero. Compensation type Comment Value of being a member of the organization Benefits/ Perquisites Little flexibility, […]