How HR Managers Can Leverage AI to Their Advantage
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now firmly established as a game-changer across the business world, including the HR space.
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Training: A Look at Some Top Companies and Best Practices
Businesses in the United States compete in a top-notch, knowledge-based economy against both domestic and global rivals. For the most part, competitive advantage is based not on having the best machinery, the most productive land, or the greatest access to natural resources but on having the best people: the smartest, the most driven, the most […]
Pitfalls of the Incomplete Background Check
Today’s companies recognize the importance of conducting employment background checks. Background checks are an important component of most hiring practices. According to a national survey of HR professionals, 96% of employers conduct at least one type of background screening.
Want to Be More Influential? Use the Same Performance Techniques World Leaders Use
The role of HR professionals is transforming. Today, managers and executives view HR professionals as strategic partners, employee sponsors and advocates, and change mentors, according to Dave Ulrich, PhD, HR thought leader and professor at the University of Michigan.
Onboarding Goes Global: New Research Challenges Onboarding Routine for International Hires
A well-structured onboarding process is key to winning the hearts and minds of new employees. It not only defines a new hire’s first impression of a company but also influences his or her level of commitment to the new employer.
Tying Training to Employee Career Goals
Employee training is a major activity in many organizations—and for good reason. Regardless of new hires’ credentials upon joining an organization, training helps ensure their work meets company standards and expectations.
The Ins and Outs of HR Working with Alumni Associations
Alumni associations are great organizations for HR professionals to work with long term for a multitude of reasons. Below are just a few ways HR professionals can, and should, work with these associations to remain efficient and effective.
Workplace Violence Is on the Rise: Here’s What You Need to Do
Did you know that right now, nearly one in seven employees feels unsafe at work, according to a Society for Human Resource Management study conducted earlier this year, and that HR professionals report that violent workplace incidents are up 36% since 2012?
BLS Reports Little Change in Unemployment at 3.7%
As we hit the halfway mark of 2019, one thing remains consistent: unemployment numbers continue to hover just below 4%.
4 Myths About HR, Debunked
Human Resources (HR) departments don’t always have a positive reputation. In fact, many employees hate them or avoid them at all costs and only view them as an occasional intermediary.