Tag: HR

January 17, 2020

I was reminded of this recently at my nine-year-old son’s soccer game. It was the second game of the tournament and our boys weren’t playing very well. The team we played against was coached by five adults who were all […]

January 16, 2020

Is your organization trying to beef up critical skills? If so, first make sure you know which skills you actually need to drive your business. The shelf life of every business model is getting shorter, and HR leaders know — […]

January 15, 2020

When approached with allegations of sexual harassment or other improper conduct, it’s essential that HR launch a prompt and thorough investigation, employment law attorneys say. While there is no definitive way to determine who is telling the truth in a […]

January 15, 2020

In our previous blog posts about leveling up your HR practices, we shared advice on how to determine your HR maturity level and how to define what your needs are. At this point, you should be ready to establish the […]

January 14, 2020

Innovation in science and technology is an important part of any discussion about the future—and the field of HR is no exception. Companies everywhere are becoming more and more aware that rapid technological changes mean they will probably need to […]

January 13, 2020

An employee who has been here only three months just quit. In his exit interview, he said there wasn’t enough work to do within his department, and he was bored, so he looked to move on. I asked why he […]

January 13, 2020

When making hiring decisions, it can be a good idea to get a range of input into the decision-making process. After all, great candidates aren’t just great because of their background and skills; they’re also great because they fit well […]

January 10, 2020

A growing organization indicates not only bigger profits but also rapidly increasing job responsibilities for people working behind it. It’s not enough to recruit more people to do various tasks; it’s important to employ more HR staff to support your […]

January 9, 2020

When HR leaders think about gender discrimination in the workplace, they tend to picture being passed over for promotions or outright sexual harassment, but new research on workers in the EU shows that a wide spectrum of discrimination concerns can […]

January 8, 2020

Most organizations still pack their ranks with traditional full-time employees, but many now mix in part-time, temporary, contract and gig workers. These contingent workers offer an important way for organizations to fill skill gaps and increase productivity, but HR needs […]