Category: Engagement

August 16, 2023

The last few years have seen tremendous upheaval in the labor market, spurred in large part by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting workplace restrictions. Millions of Americans left their jobs or even left the workforce entirely, a phenomenon commonly […]

August 14, 2023

Like most organizations nationwide, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) could not escape every challenge the COVID-19 pandemic brought to employers. According to Alejandra Padilla, MHM’s team member experience manager, when the not-for-profit organization began its recovery from […]

August 4, 2023

According to a recent study, job applicants perceive the algorithmic decision-making in the AI-driven recruitment process as less fair than methods with full human involvement. Conducted by National University of Singapore Business School, the International Institute for Management Development and […]

July 27, 2023

Are you tired of the same old interview questions? Let’s shake things up and retire three common questions that no longer provide the insights we need. But fear not, I’ve got some fresh alternatives for you that will make your […]

July 26, 2023

As if the one-two-punch of recent job cuts and persistent talent shortages wasn’t enough for HR professionals to navigate, now they must perform this balancing act as their own teams continue to shrink. Many of this year’s news-making layoffs have […]

July 19, 2023

Maintaining employee engagement during summer can be especially challenging, but it’s not impossible. Leaning in to connect with employees and try something new during the summer months could be what your organization needs to help your employees remain productive during […]

July 13, 2023

The most common pathway for an employer to hire a foreign worker on a permanent basis is to sponsor the employee for a Green Card. The first step in the sponsorship process is obtaining a permanent labor certification from the […]

June 28, 2023

Gallup recently sounded the alarm on the employee engagement crisis. A survey revealed that nearly 60% of 120,000 of the world’s workers are quiet quitting or not engaging, and 18% are actively disengaged, which Gallup labeled as loud quitting. This […]

June 13, 2023

While businesses typically take extensive steps to avoid layoffs, they’re unfortunately part of the business life cycle. As the United States has had a recent uptick in layoffs across various industries, employers should be aware of the potential impact to […]

June 9, 2023

Talent teams are facing myriad challenges: Roles need to be filled, but depending on the industry, budgets and other hiring resources have been cut. Couple this with the fact that it’s still a competitive market, and hiring and recruiters and […]

June 6, 2023

Today’s macroeconomic backdrop is leading candidates to seek employers that truly care about them as people, are willing to invest in their future, and don’t treat them as disposable. This is especially true for recent college graduates, who fill a […]

May 25, 2023

For the past 75 years, SHRM has sought to cultivate the relationship between workers and employers to create better workplaces and a better world. We’ve seen how successfully HR bridges the gap between what workers want and what organizations need. […]

May 19, 2023

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.: As a parent of a preteen, I appreciate your concern. This is an excellent time in their lives to begin understanding what it means to be employed, working for a paycheck and feeling pride in the […]

May 8, 2023

Hiring remote workers has skyrocketed in popularity since the beginning of the pandemic. Of course, there are many advantages to this practice, including access to a broader candidate pool and fewer real estate expenses. However, an important consideration in hiring […]

May 2, 2023

Popular culture is full of scenes involving highly public and dramatic resignations. Who can forget Jerry Maguire walking out on his high-powered sports agent job to start his own shop? Or Jennifer Aniston’s character Joanna quitting her waitressing job at […]

April 24, 2023

Marshall Goldsmith is a multiple-time New York Times bestselling author and widely considered the world’s foremost executive coach. He is not, however, an HR professional (although he told me, “I love HR!”). One of Goldsmith’s groundbreaking innovations is the development […]

April 17, 2023

The recruiting trends panel at the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo 2023 in Orlando explored the must-have practices and programs necessary to hire talent in a tight labor market, from using emerging technology and appealing to Generation Z to supporting […]

April 11, 2023

During a job interview, your goal is to sell yourself. To accomplish this, you must first persuade the interviewer that you are qualified for the position, that you will bring value to the company, and that you have the type […]

March 31, 2023

As the economy hovers on the edge of recession, job losses from companies large and small seem to follow inexorably week by week. Other organisations determine workforce changes over time, announcing global or national-level job losses and then deciding which […]

March 31, 2023

Do you want to ensure success within your recruiting team? Of course, every organization does. High performance teams are the gold standard in organizational behavior and can take any business to new heights of achievement if managed correctly. But how […]