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Hosting an Annual Employee Health Fair Benefits Both Employer and Employee

Hosting an Annual Employee Health Fair Benefits Both Employer and Employee

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

Non-Profits and NGOs and Human Resources

Non-Profits and NGOs and Human Resources

Non-profits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) around the world seek to serve and reach as many people as they can within their own fields — whether in education, arts, religion, humanitarian aid, disaster aid, or enduring poverty. You can find hundreds of thousands of NGOs through the world at Wango, Charity

Hiring as Praxis: The Empathy Interview in Human Resources

Hiring as Praxis: The Empathy Interview in Human Resources

It was 2013.   A Thursday, maybe.  You were out for a drink with your colleague from marketing, trying to avoid shop talk, when Susana showed up.   Susana was also from marketing. Susana did not know to avoid shop talk.  Something about a conference, she said, “and you know, that

Human Resources - Tapping into Perks that Retain

Human Resources – Tapping into Perks that Retain

The innovative ideas that make up a great place to work can easily be adapted and implemented to create a positive work environment.   However, too many companies fail to link employee morale against profitability.  Forbes reported on the top 21 perks that attract talent.  The key factor is deciding which perks provide high

Risk Management and Human Resources

Risk Management and Human Resources

Risk is part of life and part of business.  Without risking failure, we are guaranteed not to succeed, therefore, all successful companies look at risk, and how to manage it.  When considering risk management, companies tend to think about physical infrastructure and data security, but a company’s staff is one of

5 Ways to Create a Positive Work Environment

5 Ways to Create a Positive Work Environment

If you want your company to succeed, you must take care of your most important asset – your employees.   Keeping employees happy and engaged in their jobs is a must for any company regardless of industry.  It’s no secret that unhappy employees are less productive, creative, and committed which ultimately

Best Practices for Performance Reviews

Best Practices for Performance Reviews

Performance reviews–typically handled once a year –are a critical step for assessing employees.   Performance reviews aren’t considered a hard science and accurately measuring individual employee performance really varies from company to company.   Here are some best practices that companies can implement to make the process more productive and enjoyable: Communicate

The Changing Field of Human Resources

The Changing Field of Human Resources

The Human Resources field has changed significantly over the years.   According to Forbes Magazine, HR has historically focused administrating employees and their resources.  Today, however, the focus of HR efforts are geared more toward optimizing and connecting employees in ways like never before. While traditional HR efforts focused on ensuring

Increasing Staff Morale With ModernHR

Increasing Staff Morale With ModernHR

According to an article from Forbes Magazine, workplace morale is the greatest factor contributing toward employee effectiveness and collaboration, resulting in a stronger and more productive business environment. While many executives tend to agree with this statement, a significant majority of businesses across the globe still haven’t begun taking the