Skills all HR Professionals Need to Develop
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed so much about the ways that workplaces operate. Though companies continue to hire new employees, the traditional methods of recruiting and onboarding these new employees have been upended. Social distancing guidelines...
Tips for Recruiting in the COVID-19 Era
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed so much about the ways that workplaces operate. Though companies continue to hire new employees, the traditional methods of recruiting and onboarding these new employees have been upended. Social distancing guidelines...
How Can HR Help Employees Reach Their Goals?
You may primarily think of human resources as the employer’s version of the “principal’s office” - i.e., a place where you go only when you’re in trouble. However, I really encourage you to recognize the seminal role that human resource professionals can play in...
Four Reasons Why Employee Engagement is Essential
I believe that engaging with employees is one of the most important tasks for senior management, especially during these times of uncertainty. The failure to stay connected can seriously damage the relationship between employees and employers and create what I call a...
3 Tips To Creating An Employee Handbook Employees Will Actually Read
Employee handbooks have never exactly made it onto the New York Times bestseller list. Many businesses and employers view handbooks as an efficient way to succinctly get new hires up to speed on policies and procedures. The problem is that a twelve page treatise on...
Helping Your Employees Adjust to Working From Home
The work world seems to be reeling as we struggle with the coronavirus pandemic and its ramifications. One change from “pre-COVID-19” days is that most (though not all) employees have been instructed to work from home. Employers can actively play a big role in...
Supporting Employees Through a Crisis: Tips From an HR Perspective
When I hear about organizations going through a crisis, I normally think of layoffs, litigation, and other scenarios that can impact morale and affect the quality and quantity of work. However, I think it’s fair to say that we are in anything but a “normal” situation...
The Top HR Benefit Trends to Watch For in 2020
Businesses continually think about what types of new or expanded benefits they should offer employees. Here are some trends I’ve noticed so far this year. Student Loan Repayment Assistance. Most businesses are aware of the monumental debt that employees have as a...
Top Ways Employers Can Thank Their Employees
It's not unusual for employees to feel unappreciated by their employers and to believe that their hard work and their accomplishments go unnoticed. Getting passed over for a promotion, receiving no credit for the hard work you’ve performed, and being underpaid are...
Basic Roles of Working In Human Resources
Nearly all businesses incorporate human resources into their operations in one way or another. At its most basic, the role of human resources is to manage the people that make up an organization. It is important for everyone - employer, employee and aspiring HR...