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Our HR Tech Survey—How New Innovations Are Shaping Human Resources

BLR’s HR Technology Survey, conducted in January and February 2015, sought to learn how tech is changing the face of human resources and how professionals in the field are adapting. How are new systems affecting recruiting? Are they assisting with productivity? And, very importantly, how far can tech really be trusted to make HR decisions?

Same Pay, Same Title, Still Retaliation

In one case, an HR manager who reported to top management made a complaint. Soon thereafter he lost all his staff, was moved to another area, and found himself reporting to a middle manager. His new boss said to him, "I don’t know why they sent you to me. I don’t have anything for you […]

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Is It a Job, a Career, or a Calling?

People expect more from work than ever before: paychecks, benefits, perks, support, growth, flexibility, community, purpose, and more. Fortunately for HR and people leaders, this signals a sensational opportunity for differentiated employee experiences that attract, support, challenge, and retain individuals. The question is: How?

4 Hacks to Increase Traffic to Your Job Posting

When it comes to filling open positions, your job posting has a huge role to play. It’s where potential candidates will learn about the position, what it entails, and what qualifications are needed. If you’ve had an open position for months and are seeing little to no applications coming in, you may want to start […]

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Survey Ranks Worst Workplace Distractions that Defy Dress Codes, Grooming Policies

By Elaine Quayle Digital media company Captivate Network has issued its latest “Office Pulse Report” on white-collar office worker behavior, and results show that office attire and grooming can be a major distraction for some employees—especially short skirts, tight clothes, cleavage, tattoos, bare legs—and the inevitable flip-flops. A breakdown of results includes the percentage of […]

You Discriminated, I’m Depressed, I’m Taking FMLA

Segal, a partner in the Philadelphia office of law firm Duane Morris, delivered his suggestions at as recent Society for Human Resource Management Annual Convention and Exhibition. [Go here for appraisal mistakes 1 through 8] 9. Delaying implementation of discipline decision Unfortunately, when you delay a discipline decision, you open a window for the employee […]

Low Unemployment Rate Makes It a ‘Buyer’s Market’ for Job Candidates

The Bureau of Labor Statics (BLS) has released its April 2018 Employment Situation report, which highlights that the shrinking unemployment rate is making it a buyer’s market for job candidates, according to Nick Cromydas, Co-founder and CEO of Hunt Club, a tech-enabled recruiting service based in Chicago, Illinois.The BLS reports that the unemployment rate has […]

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Why Empathy Makes You a Better Recruiter

If asked to name key traits of successful recruiters, you would probably cite the usual: communication skills, which include listening; confidence; patience; and flexibility, among others.