Cringe-Worthy Introductions that Make Michael Scott Proud
It’s been almost 4 years since the American version of The Office has been on television, and the show’s impact is still being felt in offices around the country.
Tag: HR
Retaining Military Veterans: The Next Battle for Employers
The unemployment rate for military veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time since September 2001 has been trending downward in recent years. As of April 2017, it stands at 3.9 percent—the lowest rate since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics began keeping statistics on the population as a […]
Painting the People Picture
By Andy Lothian, Chief Executive Officer, Insights Learning and Development As HR leaders know all too well, you won’t find a résumé outlining a job candidate’s biggest achievements as “successfully working with people with wildly different personalities than their own” or “navigating difficult professional situations with strength and grace.” The working world just isn’t set […]
Recruitment Trends and What They Mean to Your Recruitment Strategy
In the coming years, we’ll continue to see changes in recruitment methods as we are anticipating new or evolving recruitment trends in different areas.
Artificial Intelligence Will Become a Regular Part of HR in Next 5 Years
Artificial intelligence and automation will have a major impact on HR and employment over the next few years, according to new CareerBuilder research. More than one in 10 HR managers (13%) are already seeing evidence of artificial intelligence (AI) becoming a regular part of HR, and 55% say it will be in the next 5 […]
The Value of Using Restraint for Social Media Recruiting
Yesterday we heard from Randal Cole, a lawyer specializing in employment law on what you can and cannot do with social media recruiting. Today, more from him on timing and technique—and review and restraint.
The Rich Benefits of Transforming Organizations into People-First Cultures
As HR pros know, business literature is packed with statistical proof that companies with people-first cultures outperform their competitors. The companies that routinely appear on “Best Places to Work” lists usually have two things in common: a people-first, employee-centric culture and superior business results.
6 Ways to Plan a Corporate Retreat that Gets Results
Is your organization’s leadership team contemplating a corporate retreat this summer?
How Employers Can (and Cannot) Use Social Media to Evaluate Employees
At a time when new social media platforms and practices have dramatically changed how we communicate, relate to each other, and share information, understanding the professional implications of social media activity has become increasingly important.
Cat Cuddling? Count Me In!
Are you a cat person or a dog person? Around the office, I’m known as a crazy cat lady (I dressed up as one for Halloween a few years ago, and the title stuck). I only have two cats. I don’t think that constitutes as being “crazy,” and to be honest, I like llamas more […]