Tag: HR Insight

Money Worries: How to Ease Employees’ Stress

By HR Insight Jul 25, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: Jul 25, 2008

by Sarah McAdams Nearly three-quarters of employees are stressed about money — and 45% say their financial worries make it harder for them to do their jobs, according to a Workplace Options survey. Current predictions about the economy surely won’t improve matters. “The key source of people’s money stress is far deeper than where to […]

Corporate Social Responsibility and HR

By HR Insight May 2, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: May 2, 2008

by Sarah McAdams When it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR), HR departments have a particularly crucial role to play. “When you strive to be a more responsible company, you are relying on people to make sure you stay true to your values, and HR’s expertise is people,” explains Marcy Scott Lynn, CSR manager at […]

Video Technology Changing Interviewing Process

By HR Insight Mar 7, 2008 HR Hero Line

Updated: Mar 7, 2008

When you think about interviewing job candidates, what comes to mind? The interviewee makes sure his clothes are neatly pressed (and free of stains) and that his hair is combed, teeth are brushed, and palms are dry for the inevitable interviewer handshake. Well, today that handshake may never happen. Technology, especially video technology, is radically […]