In a recent conversation with a colleague of mine, the subject came up about the ever-increasing pressures that human resource practitioners face daily. One would think with all the technology and resources that are available today that this wouldn’t be the case. I mean there are so many new tools at the average HR pros …
In the early days of his administration, President Donald J. Trump signed what some consider to be controversial executive orders to revive the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines. This move essentially reverses previous orders to halt construction by departing President Obama. While some are not exactly thrilled about this decision, those in the energy …
Corporate dress codes have been around as long as facsimile machines and mod office furniture. I’m pretty sure that the fashion show at work was pretty interesting before HR policies came along to crack down on potentially offensive attire. (Like our mothers’ too short mini-skirts and our fathers’ polyester leisure suits) There’s a reason they …
It’s time to update onboarding in the workplace. The “old school” ways of bringing new hires into the fold just don’t work well anymore. The war for talent is heating up and this means the competition is all clambering after the same top level candidates. Once they are hired, these are the very same individuals …
In the normal sense of the business world, change in HR is an almost daily occurrence. Large employers are often faced with outdated ways of managing talent and must accept new methods in order to attract and retain employees. Change is slow to come as old habits die hard and traditionalist HR leaders are confronted …
One of the toughest tasks that every company faces during holiday season is putting together a schedule that makes everyone happy, whilst also ensuring that enough employees are available each day. Flexible holiday hours are often the most effective way of striking that delicate balance, so let’s take a look at the benefits such a …