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Year in Review and What’s New in California for 2017

CAL/OSHA Regulations, Enforcement Trends, and More

Over the past year, California has undergone a number of important workplace safety developments. This exclusive Special Report will walk you through these developments and give you a preview of what’s coming your way in 2017 so you can prepare now.

September/October 2015 Issue

In this issue of THRIVE HR Magazine, (formerly HR Decisions Magazine), main articles include “How to Keep Your HiPos Engaged, Productive, and On Board,” “Can’t We All Just Get Along? Tips for Relationship Management,” and “Save Time and Money By Hiring Within.”

Mobile Learning Report

Mobile Learning: What You Need to Know

Mobile learning, also known as mLearning, is becoming much more common in the workplace as the workplace—and the work itself—becomes more mobile. This special report offers an overview of the current makeup of the workforce and its increasing technical savvy and predicts future trends.
You’ll also learn about a range of topics, including gamification, security issues, safety issues, new hire orientation, and more.

July/August 2015 Issue

In this issue of THRIVE HR Magazine, (formerly HR Decisions Magazine), main articles include “Building–and Maintaining–an Effective Employer Brand: 7 Steps to Success,” “10 Sins of Termination,” and “Psyched Out: Preventing Psychiatric Injuries at Work.”

May/June 2015 Issue

In this issue of THRIVE HR Magazine, (formerly HR Decisions Magazine), main articles include “HR Metrics That Matter to the C-Suite AND the Bottom Line,” “Merit Pay? Sounds Good, Doesn’t Work,” and “How to Fill Those Hard-to-Fill Positions.”

HR Metrics Best Practices: How Big Data Drives Big Decisions

Big Data is a subject on every business’s radar, and it’s coming into play in unexpected ways. Savvy human resources professionals are now measuring the effects of their efforts, making HR a strategic force within an organization. How can you use the amazing amount of data now available in a meaningful way? Download this free summary report now.

March/April 2015 Issue

In this issue of THRIVE HR Magazine, (formerly HR Decisions Magazine), main articles include “HR Technology: New Trends and Solutions That Can Help Your Business Save Money and Streamline Operations,” “8 Common Misconceptions About Employee Engagement That Can Seriously Harm Your Company,” and “What to Do If Your Employees Hate Their Jobs.”

Recruiting Best Practices: Finding and Attracting Talent in 2015's Challenging Business Climate (Summary)

Two recent BLR surveys detail best practices for recruiting today. BLR’s Recruiting and Retention Survey, conducted in November 2014, sought to learn what’s happening in real-world recruiting. The Recruitment Metrics and Costs Survey questioned participants about what metrics are used to evaluate recruiting and which are most effective.This summary report details:

  • Who’s using what software?
  • What’s the role of social media?
  • What metrics meaningfully describe recruiting productivity and quality?