Amid a rising wave of technological changes, human resources professionals are experiencing a profound transformation with the challenge of retaining employees and finding new talent. In the last few years, the HR department has gone through a flux of important shifts that changed the rules for
Our everyday activities are shaping a world ready to keep up with the continuous evolution of the digital era. It is only natural that the needs of employee change in the process, and big companies are aware of it. In a landscape where blue-collar jobs and back pains are on the rise, employees need
Do you feel like stress is an inevitable part of the workplace? You are not alone. Studies confirm that “occupational pressures and fears” are the leading cause of stress among working Americans. “Increased levels of job stress as assessed by the perception of having little control but lots of deman
Working remotely is nothing new. But the number of employees working from their home increased in the last few years and is expected to grow in 2019. It’s easy to see why. Remote jobs are a big money saver (an employee might save over $4,000 per year). In fact, 23% of U.S. professionals choose to d
It’s no secret that in sales environments employees are evaluated and valued predominantly based on results. The main incentives offered to salespeople are either financial rewards in the form of commissions and bonuses or ego stroking rewards like the “top producer” or “best salesperson” status, wh
Why do some people end up earning so much more than others? According to research, workers with higher education levels and more professional experience have higher salaries. But there’s more to it than that. Two workers with an identical education background, the same experience, gender, and even I
Ghosting has become the latest social trend. And now this practice is officially seeping into the recruiting industry. Have you suddenly ceased contact with job applicants after they interviewed for a position at your company and even completed sampled tasks for it? If you avoid notifying the
Recruiting is undoubtedly one of the toughest issues businesses face today, an activity that involves stakeholders across the entire organization. Today, machine learning is emerging as a strategy to help employers conduct talent sourcing and recruitment more efficiently. Discover below the top
Most people have answered a personal email or had a quick snack on company time – and that’s perfectly fine. Employers assume that few people actually work a full 8-hour day, anyway. However, recent studies show that employees are spending more time than you’d expect on non-work-related activities w
People tend to overlook the importance of the experiences you go through in a nonprofit. During my college years, and for some time after, I was an active member (even leader at one point) in one of the most successful nonprofit youth organizations in the world. I won’t name the organization b
