Tag: tips

November 11, 2021

While America celebrates members of the U.S. armed forces, who have valiantly served their country, this Veterans Day, many military men and women are making the decision to enter civilian life. Those making the transition now are doing so at […]

October 28, 2021

As the labor market gradually recovers from the COVID winter, the number of job openings finally surpassed the unemployed, reaching 10.9 million in Q3 2021. The separation rate has also floated up 3.9% to 5.8 million, which indicates more employees […]

September 17, 2021

The great work-from-home experiment is over, and what we learned is that hybrid work is here to stay. The old way of work is in the past, and the “Great Resignation” is well underway. Happier at Home A recent NPR […]

May 6, 2021

Acronyms are quick and useful abbreviations that allow us to recall lists, speeches, important facts, or procedures through the use of one word or short phrase. Such shortcuts are common in the world of employment, too, and just as useful. […]

March 11, 2021

During the past several presidential transitions, it has become a trend for the incoming administration to repeal or delay many regulations and guidance documents issued in the waning days of the previous administration. The switch from the Trump administration to […]

February 23, 2021

With 2020 behind us but the uncertainty of the pandemic still looming ahead of us, it’s hard to know where the world of work is headed. Many teams are still operating as a distributed workforce, reeling from the disruption of […]

March 11, 2020

It’s true what they say: first impressions matter.  You’re here, at your new job. You have high hopes and expectations, yet, on the first day, the person that hired you is out of the office and no one seems to […]

February 11, 2020

Having a good HR strategy and providing a positive environment for your employees are among the key factors when building a healthy organization. Just like a house needs a good foundation to endure the passing of time, a business needs […]

March 11, 2019

You probably already know that remote teams are on the rise, despite almost being unheard of 20 years ago. Take a look at these facts if you are not entirely convinced: a forecast of employment trends by the World Economic […]

February 18, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) continues to devote substantial resources to investigating certain low-wage industries each year. Among those regularly targeted are fast-food establishments and other restaurants, grocery stores, and construction companies. The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) conducted […]

February 1, 2019

A decade ago, working from home was still pretty much a pipe dream. But as time passed and new technologies emerged giving way to endless collaboration possibilities, more and more companies have embraced the “home-office” trend. Granted, there still are […]

April 2, 2018

What does it take to become a high-performing organization of the future? Today’s employees won’t just settle for compensation and job security – they are looking for companies that can can provide a culture, a sense of purpose, and the […]

March 1, 2018

Millennials. This mysterious new generation of employees scares HR managers, because their values seem hectic – to say the least. This generation has been more loved and pampered than all previous generations. Every milestone was marked with celebrations and praise. […]

January 26, 2018

As a small business owner, you’re living proof that the American Dream is still alive and well. You’ve taken the risks, made few enough mistakes to successfully grow your business, and now you find yourself fully engaged in a war […]

January 4, 2018

Companies using RPO partner services are around 40% more likely to establish an effective talent pipeline for their open positions. This is what Zachary Chertok, HCM analyst at Aberdeen Group reveals in his report, Recruitment Process Outsourcing: A Lifeline in […]

November 17, 2017

It’s no secret that employees historically hate meetings. So much so actually that 46% would rather do anything else than attend a status meeting, according to a survey. In fact, 6% said they’d rather move to Antarctica, 8% would endure […]

November 7, 2017

“Once a year, I am going to share with you what I think about you. That does not make any sense. Performance is an ongoing activity.” This statement was from Pierre Nanterme, Chairman and CEO of Accenture, on the dated […]

August 14, 2017

People tend to overlook the importance of the experiences you go through in a nonprofit. During my college years, and for some time after, I was an active member (even leader at one point) in one of the most successful […]

August 4, 2017

Every company – no matter the size, looks for the best employees possible. It’s not just about the company functioning better, it’s about the costs as well. Engagement, recruitment, induction processes and other employee expenses require investments. In most cases, […]

July 12, 2017

Some HR professionals already started to transition to a hybrid position that requires both human resources and marketing skills. Well, to be fair, marketing has always been an important part of the HR processes. But do HR professionals really need […]