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Development & Evaluation, Engagement, News

Benefits of Hiring Veterans

January 15, 2021

Via: HR Hero

Employers that have remained open during the pandemic find themselves in a bit of an odd situation: Unemployment is high, but hiring is still tough. There are a lot of reasons for this, including the fact that many people are […]


Workplace wellness

Employee burnout remains a concern for employers

January 8, 2021

Via: HR Dive

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, workers most likely experienced burnout at some point, according to research. Monster, a career platform, found in a July survey that the majority (69%) of remote employees said they have burnout symptoms, CNBC reported. It can […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

What New York Employers Need to Know for the Election Season

October 22, 2020

Via: SHRM

The year 2020 has certainly come with its share of new challenges. Now, with the upcoming presidential election, heightened tensions around the country, new remote work environments, videoconferences offering a window into employees’ personal lives, face masks with political slogans, […]


Workplace wellness

Employer’s Coronavirus checklist

March 2, 2020

Via: HR Examiner

Here’s a quick checklist for HR and employers planning for employee exposure and illness from the coronavirus. It’s essential to review your policies and resources and make sure you are prepared if people need to stay home, the company has […]


Development & Evaluation, Employee development

Collaboration Between Employees and Employers Is Key to Closing the Skills Gap

August 16, 2019

Via: HR Hero

With the rise of the digital economy and Industry 4.0, companies in every sector are gearing up to meet the demands of a quickly shifting technological playing field. The problem is, many industries are struggling to hire workers who have […]


Research, Software

Tips for Writing Job Descriptions That Will Attract the Best Candidates

February 25, 2019

Via: HR Hero

Writing a good job description is a lot more complex and important than it might appear. Whether you are expecting to receive a flood of applicants or going to be searching for just a few candidates, an effective description can […]


Research, Software

Nosy Employers And Personal Email Accounts

May 31, 2018

Via: Workforce

Lois Owen was an employee for Professional Consultants Inc. Owen occasionally would access her personal email account on her work computer. After leaving PCI, Owen filed a discrimination complaint with a state agency, accusing PCI of sexual harassment and creating […]


Research, Software

Nearly half of employers struggle with ‘outdated’ payroll systems

May 25, 2018

Via: HR Dive

Outmoded payroll systems may not be able meet today’s business needs or support the strategies that move organizations forward, including employee engagement. An investment in HR tech, specifically payroll, can bring advantages in performance management and worker classification tracking. This […]


News

Trump’s New Tax Law Contains Important Implications for Employers

February 27, 2018

Via: HR Hero

On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed the highly touted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) into law. Among other things, the TCJA is intended to reduce tax rates for businesses and individuals and simplify income tax preparation by […]


Development & Evaluation, Engagement, Research, Software

Study: Old hiring strategies no longer work for most employers

January 5, 2018

Via: HR Dive

Recruiting and hiring is more challenging when unemployment is reported to be at record lows — currently 4.1% nationwide and hovering around 2% among college graduates, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers who discovered that traditional recruiting […]


Communication, Research, Software

Workers at ‘simple’ organizations champion their employers

November 6, 2017

Via: HR Dive

“Simple” organizations may be best described as less bureaucratic than most. Clear communication is passed along from company leaders to employees quickly and more effectively when there are fewer barriers to obscure the message. Employers that value all workers’ input […]


Research, Software

Sleep Study an Alarm for Employers

November 3, 2017

Via: Workforce

Most employees aren’t alone when the alarm clock rings and they yearn for 10 more minutes of shuteye. Studies show that 43 percent of working Americans don’t receive enough sleep each night, and 76 percent say that they feel tired […]


Workplace wellness

Not Everyone Is Open to the Open Office Space

October 26, 2017

Via: Workforce

Although certain office layouts like the open office plan are currently trendy for employers, they can pose for problems for employees with or without neurological conditions. Having recently completed my first video story “Modern Workspaces,” for Workforce, office space design […]


Research, Software

Can employers help solve the student debt problem?

October 25, 2017

Via: HR Dive

The good news about student loans is that they allow millions of people to earn college degrees who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford them. The bad news is that college graduates enter the workforce deeply mired in debt that […]


News

The Health Care Executive Order and Its Impact on Employers

October 13, 2017

Via: Workforce

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, Oct. 12 that would change many aspects of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. This order is a way to “start the process” of repealing and replacing Obamacare after […]


Research, Software

Employers see value in technology, but struggle to keep up

September 28, 2017

Via: HR Dive

Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will only continue to evolve. A lack of preparation for the fast evolution of technology could set back any future progress HR might make in automating tasks, which would allow instead allow it to focus […]


News

The Next Nominee for Worst Employer of 2017 Is … the Whata(alleged)racist

September 26, 2017

Via: Workforce

It has been 53 years since Congress banned racial discrimination in employment. You’d think by now that all employers would know that you cannot hire an employee expressly based on their race. Yet how does one explain this lawsuit, recently […]


News

Florida Prepares for Hurricane Irma

September 8, 2017

Via: SHRM

As Hurricane Irma swirls toward Florida, HR professionals are helping employees too busy at work to get ready for Hurricane Irma at home. Employers’ preparations include delivering hurricane supplies to workers, ensuring communication channels are open, readying payroll systems and […]


News

Employers Must Submit Training Plans for Foreign Student Workers

May 13, 2016

Via: SHRM

A written training plan is among the new employer requirements that went into effect May 10 for companies employing eligible foreign graduates of U.S. colleges and universities via the government’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) […]