Tag: human resources

October 2, 2018

In a recent BLR article, we discussed the idea of occupational fraud, which is a type of fraud committed by employees against employers. Occupational fraud causes billions of dollars of losses for US employers each year. Now let’s take a […]

July 12, 2018

In this tight job market, HR professionals are grappling with the unending quest for talent―but not just any talent. Quality standards must be met, and they demand candidates with excellent, targeted skills. Among the capabilities hardest to find: interpersonal skills […]

July 10, 2018

Cybercriminals consider small businesses a “target of choice,” and a vast number of owners may be leaving their websites and companies unnecessarily vulnerable to attack, a new report suggests. Training employees on sound cybersecurity practices is an integral part of […]

July 2, 2018

Employee engagement: That’s a buzzword in the last, well…century of business management for two main reasons: first, engaged employees are the 20 percent of people who produce 80 percent of your profit and, second according to the Society for Human […]

June 29, 2018

Yes, 2018 is more than half over. Many changes have already occur ed in the last six months, never mind over the last decade. Quite a few of those changes have influenced the world of HR. Nevertheless, here are some […]

June 22, 2018

What attracted you initially to a career in HR? Chances are, it wasn’t the opportunity to fill out forms, perform accreditation checks, resolve insurance conflicts, analyze compensation data, or — most of all — create and email spreadsheets. HR is […]

May 22, 2018

Negative news stories about Nike’s negative corporate culture have been plaguing the sporting goods company recently. This includes allegations of widespread sexism and suggests a culture that needs repair and a brand that requires damage control. The situation at the […]

April 19, 2018

“In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows. Nature says, — he is my creature, and maugre all his impertinent griefs, he shall be glad with me.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson, […]

April 11, 2018

Being a leader within a workplace is about more than having an enviable title and corner office. There are opportunities that the leaders identify and use to get to where they are. There are years of dedication, long hours, and […]

March 19, 2018

You’ve found the perfect candidate, and you’re ready to offer them the position. But then your dream candidate declines your offer, and you’re baffled. If you keep finding yourself in this position, there are a few potential reasons. 1. You […]