Is HR becoming the IT of the 21st Century? In business, change is unceasing. A sense of change is especially true in the field of modern human resources. As the HR profession changes, becoming high-tech and advanced, professionals must keep up by becoming technologically savvy—perhaps even with a hint of IT expertise.
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5 Ways to Deal With a New Boss
Everyone agrees it is difficult to change horses in the middle of a race. When starting a new job, or moving positions within a company, most often it is with the impression that you will be working with the manager who originally hired you. However, in the real world, change is almost guaranteed. People frequentlyContinue reading “5 Ways to Deal With a New Boss”
Recruiting: Best ROI of HR
With current economic conditions, there is an increased focus on budgets of individual departments and the effect of each on profitability. The idea is to analyze the role of every segment of a business, in an attempt to understand its relevance to return on investment (ROI).
Improving Employee Engagement: More Than Free Coffee
The U.S. job market is slowly showing improvement; as a result, workers are beginning to look for new and better job opportunities. In response, employers are making greater efforts to keep their best talent—with more than just perks like coffee and donuts, or even pay raises. It is a strategy; concerted efforts in employee engagement—making employeesContinue reading “Improving Employee Engagement: More Than Free Coffee”
HR and Human Behavior: How to Maintain Legal Integrity
When dealing with employees, human resources staff are often called to tread carefully, and diffuse volatile situations—for both compliance and to avoid legal liability. An effective HR function is only as strong as their ability to deal successfully with a wide range of human behavior. In addressing employee scenarios—from firings, layoffs and complaints—the key isContinue reading “HR and Human Behavior: How to Maintain Legal Integrity”