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Are you hiring a Marketing Guru? What about an SEO Sherpa? Perhaps you have decided that a Social Media Jedi is the position title you want. Maybe you’ll want to take a look at this infographic before you roll that plan out.
Polycom—a content collaboration solutions provider—and Future Workplace—an HR executive network and research firm—has released results of a new global study of 25,234 workers entitled, “The Human Face of Remote Working”. The study uncovered how collaborative technologies have made employees more empathetic and build better coworker relationships, despite the remote working stigma of laziness and isolation.
by Dan Oswald Years ago, I heard a story about a couple of salespeople that left a lasting impression on me. The story went like this: A British shoe manufacturer sent two salespeople to Africa to investigate and report back on market potential. The first salesperson reported back, “There is no potential here—nobody wears shoes.” […]
“Intern” might sound like the answer to your prayers—what’s not to like about an eager, capable person that you don’t have to pay, right? Stop right there!
New Jersey’s new law prohibiting employers from screening job applicants based on their pay history takes effect on January 1, 2020.
The Great Resignation, the war on talent, and quiet quitting have all permeated our workforce. Every industry has been impacted, from frontline workers to C-suite professionals. Leaders and HR departments are trying to get a handle on the current realities of working in a post-/not-really-over-yet pandemic. The current landscape of employment, retaining top talent or […]
In a surprising change of events, Amazon is no longer contemplating bringing its $2.5 billion campus to Long Island City, New York, after receiving public and political backlash. Just because a city has a long history as a hub for new and expanding companies doesn’t mean it’s the right fit for everyone. You don’t have […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor You know good customer service when you see it, says business and leadership blogger Dan Oswald. That’s a statement in which I firmly believe. But it also means you know horrendous customer service when you see it. Do I have a story for you! Oswald, CEO […]
With the roll out of the American Rescue Plan comes renewed hope for increasing headcounts in the second quarter of 2021.
By Derek Knoechel In early 2008, the owner of a dental practice, having recently purchased the business, faced some difficult choices. Given what appeared to be a temporary downturn in revenues, the owners decided on a temporary layoff. While permitted by employment standards laws, the employer in the recent case of Besse v. Dr. A.S. […]