How to Prepare for a Career in Human Resources
A career in human resources offers so many opportunities, and the field continues to grow. I’ve been asked by people I’ve mentored to provide advice on helpful “entry paths” to this fascinating profession. Here are my suggestions for developing your academic profile...
Here’s Why HR is Important
Human resources departments are a vital part of any organization. HR professionals are essential for ensuring that an organization’s most valuable asset - its employees - are engaged, productive, and happy. Here are a few ways that human resources keeps things going. ...
4 Tips for Improving Your Onboarding Process for New Hires
Attracting talented people is key to your organization’s overall success. But what do you do once you have found the right employees? You onboard them! Onboarding new employees is an important process for ensuring that everyone is set up to thrive in their jobs. If...
Types of Employee Performance Metrics
Organizations rely on the productivity of employees to make sure they succeed. Human resources professionals within organizations may be responsible for helping to measure this productivity. Accurate assessments are crucial because they provide the employer with a...
Tips for Improving Your Hiring Process
Recruitment is a crucial step in contributing to an organization’s health and success. Making sure you’ve hired the right employee is essential because that employee plays a pivotal role in helping to determine where the organization will be in five years (and after)....
Three Books Every HR Professional Should Read
Overseeing the human resource functions in an organization can be challenging for all of us at times (yes, truer words have never been spoken!). The good news is that there are so many available resources that offer assistance, whether our questions concerning...
Technology: How it’s Changing HR
The exponential growth of technology has impacted so many different industries. The field of human resources is no exception, and technological advances are revolutionizing the ways in which HR professionals carry out their job functions. AI (Artificial...
Tips for Conducting Productive Meetings
Meetings are an everyday part of work; but did you know we spend an average of approximately 31 hours each month in unproductive meetings? Sitting through long meetings can be a challenge for most employees and it can disrupt daily workflow. Here’s a little secret...
4 Great HR Conferences You Should Attend in 2019
Nothing offers more valuable insight into your professional career than a good conference. HR conferences are an excellent way to network with other professionals in the same field as you while gaining useful knowledge and information. HRPS Annual Conference:...
4 Factors That Influence Employee Performance
Many factors can impact how employees perform in the workplace. Concerns regarding the extent of management support, the level of workplace stress, and expectations regarding salary increases affect all industries. Here are a few suggestions to consider when thinking...