Tag: HR

December 11, 2018

The ability to build HR software-as-a-service (SAAS) offers unique possibilities, and at the same time can present distinct challenges that organizations should be aware of and plan for to minimize disruption. Technically, SAAS and cloud software are different, but in […]

December 11, 2018

It’s a challenge for any company to attract top talent. This primarily rings true in a competitive labor market where unemployment sits at roughly 3.7%, the lowest in nearly 50 years. As a company fighting for this talent, how do […]

December 10, 2018

The costs and expenses associated with healthcare services for both individuals and employers are on the rise, making it essential for them to focus on both their physical and financial health. And for employees who are about to enter retirement […]

December 5, 2018

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 […]

December 3, 2018

The workplace is carrying much of the weight of the current drug epidemic. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers show that drug overdose is the fastest-growing cause of death at work, bypassing violence, traffic accidents and toxic-chemical exposure. Opioid overdoses […]

December 3, 2018

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 […]

November 27, 2018

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 […]

November 22, 2018

A recent study out of the UK has great takeaways for HR pros across the globe on the use and effectiveness of performance management (PM) systems. London-based Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) shared research showing that, where PM systems […]

November 13, 2018

A new North Carolina law offering protections against negligent hiring and retention claims is set to take effect December 1. The law is designed to help shield employers from certain claims filed in connection with their hiring or retention of […]

November 12, 2018

If you’ve been following the latest hiring trends, you may have noticed that many recruiters are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to tackle discrimination in hiring―and the expectations for success are high. However, HR technology analysts and even executives […]