Tag: HR

From Finance to DEIB: Layla Ramirez’s Path to Creating Equitable Workplaces

Layla Ramirez, the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at Justworks, has built a career dedicated to fostering inclusive workplaces. Her journey from financial services to DEIB leadership highlights her commitment to creating equitable environments. Here we explore Ramirez’s background, career path, and impactful work at Justworks, providing valuable insights for DEI and […]

3 Innovative Approaches to Assessing Candidate Fit

In today’s job market, HR professionals know that locating the perfect candidate goes way beyond evaluating qualifications on paper. The traditional ways of doing things–a resume, a round of interviews, an offer—are still valuable. There’s nothing wrong with keeping your hiring process classic. But these steps may not always be the best way to comprehensively […]

branding

Evaluating Promotional Effectiveness

As a key member of the HR team, you are in a unique position to understand and express the company’s culture and core values through the items gifted to the team or distributed at events. Are you demonstrating the “why” behind the company through these items, or are you supporting the brand ethos? Does Susan […]

HR Query: CHRO Insights on HR Automation and Employee Retention

Recent research shows that HR professionals spend nearly 8 hours a week on routine, administrative tasks. With the proliferation of AI, barriers to automation are falling rapidly, and HR leaders need to take advantage of automation tools that enhance efficiency and save precious time and resources. While automation can streamline HR operations, it can also […]

Faces of HR: How Connie Ross Fosters Belonging at 84.51°

As a seasoned media buyer for more than 16 years, Connie Ross’ passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) led her down a path of purpose. A pivotal moment in 2020 ignited a desire to create opportunities for underrepresented voices and ensure everyone has a seat at the table. Her media background may seem […]

mental

Rethinking Workplace Mental Health: Navigating the Pandemic’s Impact

In the blur of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers around the world scrambled to implement mental health solutions and strategies to support their workforce. But as things have (mostly) returned to normal, a critical question has surfaced: Have these efforts made a meaningful impact? The rise of therapy within the U.S. accompanied by the continued fall […]

Redefining Workplace Perks for Modern Employee Needs

Attention business leaders: forget casual Fridays and quarterly pizza parties. Do you want to know the game-changing secret to motivating your teams today? They want training. The rise of remote work and skills-based hiring means workers are embracing training as the key to advancing in their careers. That means that for employers, it’s a win-win […]

Challenges and Strategies for Giving Feedback to Gen Z

Providing feedback to Gen Z employees can be uniquely challenging for managers. As the youngest generation in the workforce, Gen Z has distinct characteristics and communication preferences that can differ significantly from older generations. And yet, finding a way to connect with this generation is essential for the future of every business, because Gen Z […]

Soft skills

The Power of Soft Skills in the Age of AI

While it’s expected that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace certain job functions, the emergence of ChatGPT and other generative tools has everyone from content creators to software developers wondering about the longevity of their careers. But humans have something AI doesn’t—the ability to understand and connect with other humans. So, how do enterprises find the […]

Faces of HR: The Pilot Leading HR to New Horizons—Cliff Jurkiewicz

Cliff Jurkiewicz is a self-described “technologist, musician, and pilot,” and his diverse experiences have blended to create a unique perspective in the world of Human Resources (HR). While his 30-year journey began in design and technology, culminating in leadership roles at a digital advertising agency and a successful software firm, Jurkiewicz’s true passion lies in […]