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Beyond Algorithms: The Irreplaceable Human Elements of HR 

AI is reshaping human resources. From parsing resumes in seconds to analyzing workforce sentiment in real time, the efficiency gains are undeniable. But amid the disruption, a quieter conversation is happening—about the boundaries of what AI can and cannot (or should not) do in the HR function.  The truth is, while automation is optimizing many […]

Religious Time-Off Requests: Accommodation vs. Productivity and Fairness

Despite a trend toward employers embracing flexibility in the workplace as a way to improve work-life balance, most employers have expectations related to their employees’ schedules. In some workplaces, rigid schedules aren’t necessary as long as the work gets done. In others, shifts are firm and when someone needs time off, a request is made […]

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Workers Indicate Need for More Education and Guidance on Health Care

A new survey conducted among 1,100 American workers reveals their need for education and guidance when it comes to their healthcare benefits.   The survey, conducted by Zogby Analytics on behalf of WEX Health, a healthcare financial technology platform provider, sought information about how consumers view and engage with their healthcare benefits by asking workers about […]

Need a job done? Put together the right team

It’s a great day at the office when a work group gels, when team members work in the roles they are most suited for, and when the team achieves the goals it set out to accomplish. It’s not such a great day when a team bogs down and trips over hurdles it wasn’t prepared to […]

Behavior-Based Interviewing Skills: A Q&A with Rachel Mendelowitz

When it comes to job interviews, candidates are savvier than ever. They’ve reviewed the job description closely and know to use keywords. They’ve read reviews from other applicants on Glassdoor, and they’ve studied up on interview strategies. So, how do you separate those who have prepared well from those who will truly be the best […]

32 (Inexpensive) Steps You Can Take to Improve Engagement and Retention

Yesterday’s Advisor alerted readers to the coming “Turnover Armageddon.” Today, nearly 3 dozen ideas of things you can do now—beyond offering more money—to retain your best workers, plus an introduction to the new total training system for supervisors and managers, TrainingToday. Most experts believe that engagement is not all about money. There are actions you […]

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Casting a Broader Recruitment Net in a Remote World

For millennia, cities have been a key feature of civilizations and economies because they serve as a nexus for human interaction. Individuals have greater access to commerce and culture in cities, and companies generally have a better chance of selling goods and services, as well as greater access to talent pools. Consequently, most top companies’ […]

Hottest Workplace Perk a Cut Above the Rest

Sure, Silicon Valley workers are used to superior perquisites, from gourmet dining to concierge services. But the hottest workplace perk, says Marketwire, is a cut above the rest—subsidized haircuts. Companies do want their employees to look well-groomed at work (hence all those dress code and personal hygiene policies). So companies are working with vendors to […]

Perks, Insurance, and Atypical Benefits–How Do You Compare?

By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor From insurance to stock options to paid vacation, employees love perks and employers wonder whether they are worth the cost. We recently surveyed employers to find out what perks are being offered, by whom, and how. How do your perks compare? Read on. Beyond health insurance […]

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Mutual Mistake Helps Ex-Employee’s Bias, Retaliation Claims Avoid Dismissal

If a terminated employee signs a contract releasing all claims against you, she can’t sue you, right? Wrong. A new Missouri Court of Appeals decision illustrates the effect a mutual mistake by the parties can have on the enforceability of the release. Read on to learn how Missouri courts analyze the issue. Facts From 2001 […]