If you are a small or mid-sized company, you may be more susceptible to discrimination lawsuits than you might think. Having the right human resources professionals assisting your company could give you just the protection you need to avoid costly litigation. To provide this kind of protection, companies are increasingly
For many businesses out there, setting up a sound human resources infrastructure is an afterthought. However, HR is a critical function in any size company and not setting it up correctly from the start will only hurt your company in the long run. If your company doesn’t have the know-how or interest
Every individual that gets up and comes to work at your company is a valuable asset. If you forget this important fact, it leads to less productivity, increased irritation among peers, and high employee turnover. Yes, the fact is, if you do not show your employees how much they are appreciated
Is controlling human interaction in the hiring process the best way to ensure that the best candidate is offered the job? Addressing the issue of eliminating bias from the hiring process, Harvard Professor Iris Bohnet says, “We should stop wasting resources trying to de-bias mindsets and instead start to de-bias our
Every human resources department is pulling its hair out trying to cultivate the right workplace for the newest crop of tech savvy millennials. These are the employees who will set your company ahead of the curve through applying new technology. However, these new employees definitely do not respond to traditional
It’s tough for a family when work goes beyond the normally scheduled hours. Plans often need to change when a family member is working late or working extra shifts. But what happens when the family member is physically home, but their mind is still on work. It can affect everyone in
Except people who write resumes for others for a living, I can’t think of a single soul out there that wants to sit down and put together their own resume. It’s hard to shine the light on yourself and put words on one page that defines who you are and
Every day around the world, managers and employees arrive at work to put in a full day of productive activity. Or at least that is what companies hope from their employees. But are you a good employee? In the competitive job market today, you need to have many skills and
Human Resources is a broad subject, but one of the key components of human resources is maintaining an informed and solid employee pool. You can hire people who appear motivated and capable however, keeping an employee this way is a different story. Following are 3 tips to aid any company
Employees like knowing that their company cares about their lives and their health. Hosting an annual employee health fair can show them the appreciation they deserve, while also giving them valuable information that will help them to stay healthier. The bottom line for the employer is a happier workforce with a
