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Thanks to all who participated! Here are the detailed results: Most Common HR Policies The most widely implemented policy, according to our survey respondents, is harassment and/or discrimination with 94.5% having such a policy, followed closely by employee leave at 91.1%. Also above the 90% mark are computer and Internet use, confidentiality and proprietary information, […]
SPARK HR was one of this year’s most informative and exciting HR conferences out there, and we had front row seats to record all best parts. From AI innovation, to reinventing what a 5-generation workforce looks like, SPARK HR welcomed leaders from around the globe to speak to HR professionals on the most pressing issues. […]
Ever feel like that quick-apply job application you fired off recently just went into a black hole? You may be on to something. Anyone who’s applied to jobs in the digital age understands how tedious and time-consuming the process of completing applications can be. Many applicants are likely applying to dozens of jobs. The Need […]
A dangerous narrative is taking hold among HR leadership teams across the country, a story of effortless, overnight transformation powered by artificial intelligence. It is a seductive mirage shimmering in the desert of corporate ambition, promising untold riches and seamless automation from a technology that is still in its turbulent adolescence. This story sells a […]
By Daniel Kurber The impact of unengaged employees in your organization can be costly. According to Gallup’s most recent study of the American workplace, 52% of United States workers are unengaged and 18% are actively disengaged. What is the cost of a 70% unengaged workforce?
The COVID-19 crisis may be new, but the way hiring leaders handle similar crisis situations is not. The events following 9/11 and the 2008 Great Recession are proof of that. Such times taught companies that with systems and processes in place, they can keep moving their businesses forward.
by Maggie Spell LeBato A recent decision by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals—which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas—offers a reminder about your obligation to provide a reasonable accommodation for an employee with a disability if it will permit her to perform the job. The ruling is also a reminder of what it takes […]
From navigating the streets of eight different countries to steering the ship at AI-native tech giants, Suni Lobo’s career is anything but conventional. Now serving as the Chief People Officer at Omnissa, she’s using her unique global lens to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centric leadership. The Power of the “Sponsor” Every great […]
While quite a few employers continue to think of Millennials as the “young whippersnappers” of the office, the oldest among them are now 35. This may come as a bit of a shock—not to mention the issue of how old this may make some of us feel. However, this means Millennials are now quickly moving […]
Here’s are Wudyka’s 9 top tips for 2011: 1. Reexamine Your Pay Program The bad economy has produced a tremendous opportunity for us to improve our compensation plans, Wudyka says. For example, consider gainsharing, he suggests. It only pays out when company does better. 2. Reallocate Comp Dollars Re-examine the way that you allocate comp […]