Each month, the HR Writer takes time out to call attention to what are the finest articles on HR related topics and news. These articles represent the leading minds in human resources, as well as the virtual “pulse” of what’s developing in the HR industry as a whole. While there are many many other fine …
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HR Career Development – 10 Tips to Manage Career Risk
No career is 100 percent safe today, particularly in human resources. Companies are downsizing all the time. Many people face a real risk in their career, regardless of how experienced they are or what industry they work in. However, it may be possible to reduce some of this risk or to eliminate it altogether. To …
Preventing Employees from Abusing Sick Leave
Employee absences due to illness are expensive. Finding ways to reduce the risk of having employees out sick, especially when abusive conditions may be present, is a priority of any HR department. Keep in mind that paid sick leave is not an actual legal requirement. The Family and Medical Leave Act only provides the right …
Total Benefits Compensation – What’s In It for Your Business?
If you are a growing company trying to offer the best possible incentives for your employees, then a well-rounded benefit plan is at the top of your priority. A total compensation strategy takes into account more than just base salaries and healthcare benefits; it includes a full range of extrinsic benefits like retirement plans, wellness, …
Candidate Corner: The Post Recession Job Search – How It’s Different Now
More competition, higher qualifications and a decrease in the overall availability of jobs has led to a significant change in the post recession job market. The job search for candidates needs to be different, too. The changes in the interviewing and sourcing methods used by employers to recruit candidates for positions have dramatically affected the …
Mobile Recruiting Is a Hiring Game
Mobile recruiting is where the work is and it is where the best candidates for positions are, too. A few decades ago, the only step companies had to take to bring people in the door was to hang a “Help Wanted” sign on the door and wait for the applications to come in. Today, recruiters …