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Would your employees say they are paid fairly? A perception of fair pay is imperative in employee retention. On the flip side, a perception of unfair pay can be a powerful motivator for employees to leave the company.
Imagine a world where inclusivity isn’t just an HR buzzword, but the heartbeat of corporate success. This isn’t a utopian fantasy—it’s the vision sculpted by Parul Kapoor, Senior Vice President, Talent and Culture, at Calix, according to her interview with me. In an industry where the race for innovation is relentless, Parul champions inclusivity not […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we noted that the interview process is not without its problems. We started to outline some of the many potential pitfalls of the average interview, combined with some tips to minimize the problem at hand.
Upskilling enhances and broadens an individual’s skills while reskilling involves acquiring new skills for a different job or career. In this era of automation, both upskilling and reskilling have become crucial since they allow workers to adjust to evolving technologies and job demands. People often use the term “future of work,” I believe a significant […]
The modern HR and Talent Acquisition leader has a clear, urgent mandate: stop being an order-taker and become a strategic architect of the workforce. The transition from transactional support to proactive business partner is no longer optional—it’s the key to proving HR’s irreplaceable value. This powerful call to action comes from Karen Guzicki, Director of Client Advisory Services […]
The 2022 L&D Global Sentiment Survey shows employees place the most importance on the field of reskilling and upskilling in 2022. The number is historically high at 12.5%, though down from 2021. Social learning at 9.6% and personalization at 8.1% take second and third place in the survey table, respectively. It’s no secret that half […]
Employers need to be aware of legal risks associated with how they handle various protests related to immigrants in the United States, including a boycott and work stoppage planned for February 16.
Wide open spaces aren’t all they’re cracked up to be in the office, a new survey of workers shows. Employees polled by staffing firm Robert Half said open floor plans are among the least productive and most stressful work environments. Yet they are becoming more popular.
On August 1, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a revamped and streamlined Form I-9, which must be used starting November 1. The biggest change, however, is DHS’s creation of an “alternate procedure” that will make it easier for employers to inspect an employee’s work authorization documents. In lieu of a physical document […]
by William J. Evans “But my employees aren’t unionized!” is a frequent exclamation uttered by employers when they learn they’ve been charged with violating their nonunion employees’ Section 7 rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). It’s a surprisingly little-known fact that the NLRA applies equally to union and nonunion workers. Accordingly, nonunion employers […]