Using HR as a Competitive Advantage
HR jobs are often thankless roles in which the HR manager must balance the needs of the organization with the needs of the employees. This hard work often goes unappreciated by both sides!
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Only You Can Protect the Planet from Alien …. Microbes?!
Odd job title alert: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is now on the hunt for a planetary protection officer (PPO). What is this, you ask? Well, in a nutshell, the person who takes on the role of PPO basically becomes Will Smith in the blockbuster film, Independence Day—and he or she will be […]
AI Expected to Replace Nearly 10% of Jobs in 10 Years, Says Survey
New survey findings—released by Allegis Group, a provider of talent solutions—reveal mixed feelings about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the future of work.
When a Job Seeker Wants ‘Better’ Work-Life Balance
The term gets used frequently. Surveys find employees and job seekers want it, and companies are rated based on it.
Avoid Retaliation Firing at All Costs
Yesterday we looked at why it’s ill-advised for managers retaliate in any way against their employees, especially when it comes to firing. Today we’ll take a look at how connections between an adverse action and firing can be established, plus some important bottom lines on the topic of retaliation firing.
Train Managers to Avoid Retaliation
Complain about me to EEOC? I don’t think so. No raise for her. Sound like any of your managers? Retaliation is the dumbest thing managers and supervisors do.
‘I Need Help! Get Me an Unpaid Intern!’
“Intern” might sound like the answer to your prayers—what’s not to like about an eager, capable person that you don’t have to pay, right? Stop right there!
Why Addressing Financial Well-Being Is Essential in Hiring
Between healthcare costs, student loans, and increasing costs of living, keeping your workers’ financial health in mind makes a big difference for everyone. And that difference might just mean an easier time recruiting and less turnover.
Gaps in Planning Impact Ability to Manage Benefits Costs, Says Study
A new study explores the complexity of managing benefits and the value of multiyear planning to better position Human Resources as business strategists to the executive suite.
To Do: Help Open Enrollment Get Noticed with Video
Did you end last year’s open enrollment with a list of things you wanted to improve? One prominent item on HR’s list of open enrollment enhancements is often the use of video communication. If it’s on your list, read on. In fact, if video isn’t on your list (or even your radar), read on anyway. You may find reasons to add it before we’re through.