Tag: human resources

April 12, 2024

Drawing examples from leading companies, Stephane Rivard, CEO and co-founder of HiringBranch, highlights the benefits of AI in HR, such as streamlined processes, cost reduction, and improved candidate screening, encouraging overcoming fear to take action In just six years, PWC’s […]

April 4, 2024

Losing a job can hurt not only your bank account – but also your mental well-being. The aftermath of a layoff can leave you feeling a wide array of emotions, and it’s important to recognize that the impact of unemployment […]

March 22, 2024

These days, a social media policy isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a must. The vast majority of your employees likely engage in some type of social media usage, whether they’re constantly sharing snippets of their days on TikTok, sharing interesting articles […]

March 21, 2024

The last several years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) become mainstream in the workplace. Today, HR professionals widely use AI tools for recruiting, onboarding, and administering leave and benefits. Managers use generative AI to assist with their administrative and supervisory […]

March 21, 2024

Every successful should pay attention to how productive their employees are, how low their retention rate is, and how much money their company is making. But are enough businesses focused on the wellbeing of their employees? On the one hand, […]

March 4, 2024

HR leaders across the world have placed first the development of effective leaders as their top priority this 2024, according to a new report from The Hackett Group. The report, which garnered responses over 375 executives, found that 65% are […]

February 29, 2024

Is social media still an effective way of recruiting employees in 2024? The answer, like so many human resources topics, depends on who you ask. While algorithms and changes to the Facebook ads mechanism have plummeted the viewership of many […]

February 28, 2024

The nursing shortage is placing a heavy burden on health systems and making acquiring new talent extremely tedious. However, the market does continue to grow. According to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in January 2024, jobs […]

February 27, 2024

In today’s dynamic world, inclusion is the cornerstone of organizational strength and innovation. Approaching diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) with an inclusion-first lens is vital for leaders desiring a welcoming workplace environment where differences are appreciated and celebrated. What is […]

February 27, 2024

Facing the unrest of the early 2020s, Valerie Richards took action. “Employees came to me and said, ‘This is impacting me, my family and how I’m doing my work,’” she says. “It opened my eyes. I said, ‘We need to […]

February 27, 2024

The recent trend of layoffs across various industries, including major companies like UPS, Salesforce, and SAP, has sparked discussions about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in these decisions. While some of these companies have hinted at AI’s role in […]

February 22, 2024

The importance of work-life balance and flexibility in the workplace has become increasingly important for today’s workforce. One critical aspect of this balance is the growing cost of childcare, which has become a significant financial burden for many families. Recent […]

February 21, 2024

The Department for Business and Trade yesterday published a list of 524 employers who have collectively left 172,000 workers a combined £16 million out of pocket, although many of the cases date back several years. The list’s release comes as […]

February 20, 2024

The business value of employee experience (EX) can be measured in reduced turnover, increased retention, better quality talent acquisition, and internal mobility that preserves and expands institutional knowledge. Yet, making the business case to modernize EX is still a struggle […]

February 20, 2024

Since 2010, employers covered by the FLSA have been required to provide certain lactation accommodations for nursing mothers so they can express milk at work. The accommodations are required for up to a year after the child’s birth. In 2022, […]

February 20, 2024

A retaliation claim can be successful even when the original discrimination claim fails to establish a violation of law. The same laws—federal and typically state laws—that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or genetic […]

February 19, 2024

An independent review was commissioned by NHS England after the National Guardian’s Office issued a report last year showing that workers in ambulance trusts felt uncomfortable reporting misconduct. The review, led by Siobhan Melia, chief executive of Sussex Community NHS […]

February 19, 2024

The latest research from campaign group Pregnant Then Screwed found that 45.9% of parents have had to raid their savings to cover nursery or childminder fees, as their salary does not cover it. Half of single parents have had to […]

February 16, 2024

‘Job shift shock’ has emerged as the most popular workplace trend on TikTok and Google, according to a new report from Datamax Texas. The report, which analysed TikTok hashtag counts and Google search volumes, found that job shift shock had […]

February 16, 2024

Does coaching create a virtuous cycle of positive behavior change? For most of us, this concept makes sense because it fits with our own experience of learning and growing. We know that meaningful relationships and experiences shape who we are […]