Tag: HR

October 11, 2018

As its strategic role expands, HR can expect to encounter some growing pains. A recent study by Paychex found that 80% of HR professionals at small to midsize businesses feel they have a say in and contribute to their organization’s […]

October 11, 2018

As an information technology (IT) security specialist, I am responsible for ensuring that my organization follows best practices to protect its data, assets, intellectual property and reputation. In doing so, I wear many hats: technical engineer, analyst, trainer, policy enforcer, […]

October 5, 2018

You’re an avid HR Dive reader so you know the answer is “a.” But sadly, that decision proved difficult for Holtec International’s president and CEO. In an interview with a New Jersey business publication, he lamented the company’s recent decision […]

October 4, 2018

The percentage of HR professionals that see themselves as strategists may be on the rise, if recent trends continue. HR leaders have, in recent years, reached for a “seat at the table” alongside C-suite members to demonstrate the value they […]

October 3, 2018

Employers may be receiving an unwanted letter in the mail, if they haven’t already. The final stage of the 2015 Affordable Care Act tracking and reporting process has hit employers in the form of penalty letters from the IRS. From […]

October 2, 2018

The halo effect refers to the idea that our overall impression of someone will directly impact how we perceive almost everything they do. If that person has an overall positive impression—a halo as it were—then we’re more likely to perceive […]

September 28, 2018

For a rising star, few things are more exciting than a big pay raise to work at a thriving new company. However, not every higher-paying job is worth taking. Bad cultures, long hours and company instability can all turn a […]

September 25, 2018

Employers might not be able to ban political speech nor even desire to do so, but they can draft policies on civil discourse and acceptable workplace conduct. Heated political arguments are not only divisive among employees who must work together, […]

June 28, 2018

Recruiting is undoubtedly one of the toughest issues businesses face today, an activity that involves stakeholders across the entire organization. Today, machine learning is emerging as a strategy to help employers conduct talent sourcing and recruitment more efficiently. Discover below […]

June 20, 2018

Yesterday we heard from Kristen Berman, cofounder of Duke’s Common Cents Lab and Bradley Swain, a behavioral researcher at the Common Cents Lab, concerning the ability of HR to influence America’s financial health. Today, we’ll hear the rest of what […]