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In the world of global travel and technology, staying ahead requires more than just good software—it requires a “people-first” heartbeat. As the Chief People Officer at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), Patti Huska is that heartbeat. Overseeing a massive, 26,000-strong workforce across more than 40 countries, Huska doesn’t just manage HR; she architects a culture of resilience. […]
When you hear the words career development, your mind might instantly go to dull presentations or seminars. But career development isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a cornerstone of employee engagement, retention, and organizational success. While HR departments often design the frameworks and programs to support career growth, managers bring these initiatives to life. As […]
FlexJobs has released its annual list of the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Telecommuting and Remote Jobs in 2017. This list is based on an analysis of over 47,000 companies and their telecommuting job posting histories in the FlexJobs database during 2016.
Driven by their use of technology in all aspects of their daily lives, from shopping, ordering food, and rides to social networks, jobseekers have high expectations for how technology should enhance their job search.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 20,000 work-related ocular injuries occur annually. Technology has taken over our modern professional lives in a way that has never been seen before. Indeed, we lead a digitally powered lifestyle as we juggle screen time between work and home. Now more than ever, eye care […]
With the recruiting landscape rapidly shifting, the strategy for attracting and reaching today’s top talent requires a modern, multichannel approach. Recruiters have to think beyond e-mails, LinkedIn, and Glassdoor. They need to evolve and find better, faster ways to reach candidates where they are: on their phones.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a study recommending three ways the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could clarify the handling of transfers of millions of dollars in unclaimed savings from employer retirement plans to states. While the study and recommendations had a narrow focus, they build on an […]
It’s 2020, folks—a year that will always be associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. But for some, the year also represents a time of missed opportunity given the racial divide that’s still present in our country.
In its time, the open-office concept made good sense: Without partitioned cubicle walls or closed office doors, workspaces encouraged collaboration and creativity. The design facilitated drive-by conversations and brainstorms. The open flow of communication reigned.
Sealy of Minnesota will pay $175,000 to resolve claims that it ignored severe racial harassment at a manufacturing plant in St. Paul, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).