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Keeping employee data safe is key for organizations, especially for their Human Resources (HR) departments. With many new technologies, HR professionals are in the spotlight to ensure sensitive employee information stays secure. This important job includes having strong data protection steps, following strict rules, and creating a safety-focused culture within the organization. Here are some […]
The recruitment landscape has undergone a seismic shift over the past decade. Gone are the days of sifting through stacks of paper résumés and hard-copy applications. Today, digital platforms like LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven recruitment software dominate the scene. This digital transformation has not only changed the tools we […]
In this digital age, more people are seeing the advantages of conducting business online. With this mass entry into the digital space, there come a number of risks. This is why it is crucial to consider cybersecurity training in every workplace and ensure that it is done right. The following are some of the important roles […]
An obvious but often ignored theme of workplace technology is that its business impact depends on the extent of its adoption. For those relying on technology to get their jobs done, dissatisfaction with existing solutions may impact not only performance but also attrition. In fact, “49% of US workers say they are likely to leave […]
Time spent behind work computer screens has skyrocketed for employees since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic—and they’re feeling the effect, reporting increased digital eyestrain. With research showing increased employee interest in eyewear that helps protect against harmful blue light—and with healthy vision linked to increased productivity—it’s more important than ever for employers to offer […]
Employee engagement is the most important component to every company’s success. You can have a killer business plan, but if you don’t have innovators who are willing to get the work done, your business is going to fail. How do you counteract this? The answer is by having Human Resources (HR) develop a rock-solid employee onboarding process that will engage employees, starting with the interview process.
I recently handed a newspaper column written by Financial Times columnist Luke Johnson to my 18-year old son for him to read. I knew that my son would like Mr. Johnson’s message. The column topic was the “clash of generations under way at the top of so many organizations.” His premise was that we are […]