Solving the Talent Crunch
The HR Daily Advisor recently sat down with Zoe Harte, Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Talent Innovation at Upwork to discuss the current hiring crisis and what can be done about it.
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Certain Types of Parent-Teacher Talks Qualify for FMLA Leave, Says DOL
A recent U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Opinion Letter, found certain types of parent-teacher conferences can be considered qualified leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). As a result, some of you may have to provide employees with leave to attend the meetings.
6 Talent Acquisition Practices of High Performing Organizations
The acquisition and development of talent at all levels of high performing organizations is no accident – it’s the result of specific and surprisingly consistent characteristics that can be learned and implemented.
When It Comes to Digital Transformation, It’s HR’s Time to Shine
Big-picture digital transformation takes a back seat when organizations are overwhelmed with the digital tools themselves. With their plates full of productivity and collaboration tools, apps, and other software, leaders can often struggle to organize and may lose sight of the bigger picture or overall goals for their digital transformation efforts. The result is inefficient […]
Generational Warfare in the Workplace: Some Calling for a Ceasefire
One of the many topics currently crowding the radar screen of human resources thinkers concerns the multiple generations in today’s workforce. Millennials, Gen Xers, baby boomers, and even some well beyond age 70 are finding themselves working side by side. Figuring out how to engage individuals who have come of age in different eras and […]
The Big Squeeze Known as Salary Compression
Imagine you’ve been working at the same employer for the past 8 years. You’ve received a couple of promotions, and now as a supervisor, you’re earning $16.50 per hour, or $34,320 annually before overtime. It’s the most you’ve ever earned! The average pay for the staff who report to you is $13.88 per hour, which […]
The Logistics of Offering Flextime
Flextime is one of the most highly rated perks for attracting top talent to your organization. However, it isn’t always easy to offer—what about a company where every employee has to be on-site, in person, every day? Today, Megan Lee, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, shares how she did it.
Shaping Workplace Culture: Lupe Martinez-Mujica’s HR Leadership at FirstService Residential
Lupe Martinez-Mujica has spent her career shaping workplace culture through strategic HR leadership. As a professional whose early passion for sociology, psychology, and employment law evolved into a focus on fostering diverse, engaged teams, she is now driving meaningful change at FirstService Residential. From Early HR Passion to Executive Leadership Martinez-Mujica’s journey into HR leadership […]
Employee Benefits Addressing Financial Wellness Show Care, Drive Retention, Says Research
Replacing employees is expensive. In a time of low employee retention and high turnover, employers are striving to improve programs with a positive impact on employee engagement. “While individual benefits may not drive retention, benefits packages that address employees’ needs demonstrate that a company cares and, in so doing, become a driver of retention,” said […]
Social Media Octopus—The 8 Tentacles That Can Grab You Unawares
Attorney Trainor is BLR’s Senior Managing Editor, HR; Bruce is editor of the HR Daily Advisor. Tentacle #1—Sourcing and Recruiting with Social Media It’s clear that social media is rising as a method of recruiting, and some employers are enjoying great success. However, when you use only one source for finding candidates, there’s always the […]