Tag: employees

How to Take Advantage of the September Hiring Surge

In this week’s HR Query, Alice Rush, Career Advisor at the University of Phoenix, and Anthony Reynolds, Chief Executive Officer of HireVue, share insights about the hiring trends during this peak hiring season, as well as what HR leaders and organizations can expect to see through the remainder of the year. Here’s what they had […]

Social Media and Candidate Assessment: Avoiding the Perils While Reaping the Potential

In the digital age, the lines between our personal and professional lives often blur, especially on social media platforms. For hiring managers and companies, these platforms present both opportunities and challenges. While social media platforms can yield valuable insights into potential candidates and serve as powerful branding tools, they also come with pitfalls that need […]

Cultivating Cultures of Belonging for Meaningful DEI Progress

From the largest corporate boardrooms to the smallest neighborhood businesses, organizations have declared their commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recent years and have made significant efforts to both talk the talk and walk the walk. Today, we know those efforts have had varying results and impact. In other words, there is still […]

Preventing Loud Quitting: Strategies for Employers 

As the concept of “quiet quitting” gained attention over the last year, employers must now also be aware of the emerging trend of “loud quitting” or active disengagement at work. Gallup’s 2023 State of the Global Workplace report revealed that almost 20% of employees are “loud quitting.”   Though the number of disengaged quiet quitters is […]

Ensuring Compliance and Security in a Remote Work Environment

It’s an understatement to say that the pandemic experience has changed the business—and workplace—landscape forever. The shift to remote and hybrid work is not temporary as business leaders once believed. It’s here to stay. With this shift comes risk—and an increased need to ensure both compliance and security when employees are “out of sight, and […]

An Employer’s Role in Sepsis Prevention

Sepsis, a life-threatening condition stemming from the body’s response to infection, is a growing concern not only in the United States, but also worldwide. By exploring the disturbing statistics surrounding sepsis, its economic impact, the challenge of antimicrobial resistance and the potential of AI-driven solutions, we can recognize the critical role employers and comprehensive benefits […]

Faces of HR: Allison Allen on the Transformative Power of HR Analytics and Data

Allison Allen has nearly 25 years of experience leading all aspects of the employment experience, starting with talent recruitment at Tek Systems. Throughout her impressive career, Allen has held myriad leadership positions, including serving as chief human resources officer (CHRO) for Orchard Global, where she developed international people programs and service delivery strategies to help […]

Empowering the Modern Workforce: How Technology Is Redefining Training

Training in today’s dynamic corporate landscape has evolved from a mere checkbox activity to a strategic imperative. As organizations invest heavily in upskilling their workforce, the pressing question remains: Is our training truly making a difference? With rapid advancements in technology, companies now have tools at their disposal to not only deliver training but also […]

The Challenges and Benefits of Balancing Global Corporate Values with Local Culture

Maintaining a business culture globally is certainly a challenge, with regional values and norms, differing laws and policies, communication issues, and more to consider. To say it’s a balancing act to blend corporate values with local culture is an understatement, but it gets even trickier when you’re expanding and need talent on the ground.  At […]

How to Engage Seasonal Hires on the Right Communication Channels

As businesses rely on short-term workers to meet seasonal demands, ensuring clear and efficient communication becomes crucial. According to a recent report conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of Grammarly, 72% of business leaders credit effective communication with boosting their team’s productivity, while 52% of knowledge workers share the same sentiment. Providing clear instructions, […]