Here come the holiday gatherings, a chance to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, let the folks know you appreciate all their hard work … and do your best to keep a lid on things as the party rolls along. First the good news. According to a recent survey conducted by Chicago-based ad agency Third Coast Digital, […]
Posted on December 9th, 2018 by admin
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Every HR pro’s been here before: You find a candidate with all the right qualifications, only to have them slip away right before closing the deal. After having done your best to woo them and offer a strong salary, you can be left scratching your head, wondering what you could’ve done differently. Changing strategies Most […]
Posted on December 8th, 2018 by admin
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While only publicly-held companies are required by law to have a formal code of conduct, every organization – no matter the size – should give creating and maintaining this document top priority. A code of conduct commits an organization to complying with applicable laws, which is certainly critical. Almost equally important, however, it describes the […]
Posted on December 6th, 2018 by admin
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The list is growing of companies that now have bring your dog to work “paw-licies.” Is yours next? Google, Zappos and Amazon are some big companies that are pet-friendly, but smaller businesses are going to the dogs too, adding to the now 7% of employers that permit pets. ‘Ruff’ day? Take your dog to work […]
Posted on December 1st, 2018 by admin
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Many employers support the idea that diversity is good for business. Increased productivity and innovation are just a couple of the benefits that come with employing people from different backgrounds. So, it’s no surprise many HR pros are making diversity and inclusion efforts a top priority. How inclusion efforts go wrong But despite their best […]
Posted on November 29th, 2018 by admin
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Is your compensation strategy workable in today’s business climate and tight labor market? There’s a tool to help you answer that question. The Creative Group has published its 2018 Salary Guide, which offers info on trends, starting salaries and benefits, which will help you get a sense of where you stand. It’s a pay-for-performance world […]
Posted on November 23rd, 2018 by admin
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A recent study out of the UK has great takeaways for HR pros across the globe on the use and effectiveness of performance management (PM) systems. London-based Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) shared research showing that, where PM systems are absent or poorly designed, organizations are losing valuable insight that can help workers contribute […]
Posted on November 22nd, 2018 by admin
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Despite years of high-profile diversity initiatives at corporations across the world, a recent study by consulting giant McKinsey & Co. paints a sobering picture of stalled progress. According to McKinsey data gathered over four years, women’s representation steadily declines at every level up the ladder. This happens despite more women than men earning college degrees […]
Posted on November 20th, 2018 by admin
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With the holidays just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to liven up your out-of-office email reply. Need inspiration? Take a look at the following real auto reply messages, captured by associate editor Kathy Gurchiek on SHRM.org, that people used to amuse (or maybe to confuse?) their recipient: “Hi there! Hate to break it […]
Posted on November 18th, 2018 by admin
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Despite years of high-profile diversity initiatives at corporations across the world, a recent study by consulting giant McKinsey & Co. paints a sobering picture of stalled progress. According to McKinsey data gathered over four years, women’s representation steadily declines at every level up the ladder. This happens despite more women than men earning college degrees […]
Posted on November 17th, 2018 by admin
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