The economic turmoil caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic has numerous implications for workers everywhere, both during the crisis and in the following period of readjustment. Financial crises have been known to severely impact employment and work conditions, but this one, in particular, is
It’s true what they say: first impressions matter . You’re here, at your new job. You have high hopes and expectations, yet, on the first day, the person that hired you is out of the office and no one seems to be eager to help you out. You are a bright candidate so shouldn’t your welcome make more
Having a good HR strategy and providing a positive environment for your employees are among the key factors when building a healthy organization. Just like a house needs a good foundation to endure the passing of time, a business needs the right employees and a capable HR team to manage them.
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
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
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,
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
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
