HR Professionals Can Help Workers Gain Better Levels Of Health
Perhaps the role of guardian angel isn’t one that most of us would assign to those who work in the field of human resources. However, according to Terrance Ng, head of Human Resources at PetroChina International, because HR professionals are there to encourage workers to take charge of their own healthcare, it might just be […]
The Opioid Crisis And HR
For several years the opioid crisis has been taking its toll across the entire country. Perhaps the people of Kentucky know this reality better than any other state. Kentuckians have seen what opioids can do to families, communities, and companies. According to an article appearing on the Insider Louisville website, a recent survey conducted by […]
How Long Is Too Long To Respond To A Job Offer?
While most employment experts recommend that workers take the time to review a job offer, taking too long can cause the offer to be withdrawn. How long is too long when considering a job offer? According to an article by Samantha Chang appearing on the Human Resources Online website, getting back to a potential employer […]
Hairstyle Anti-Discrimination Law Passed In California
Men and women who have wanted to wear their natural hairstyles at school and on the job are now protected from discrimination in California, thanks to a new law that was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Mike Luery of KCRA Channel 3 reports that the bill known as the Crown Act became law in California […]
Be Wary Of FMLA Fraud
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave was put into place to help workers take care of themselves and their families in the case of catastrophic or serious medical need. Unfortunately, however, there will always be those who are tempted to take unfair advantage of a benefit. According to an article appearing on the […]
Complaints And Protests At Work Rise After #MeToo Movement
After the #MeToo Movement began, almost immediately there were repercussions across the employment landscape. A little over a year ago, some hiring managers said that they would think twice before hiring women for open positions for fear of complaints being lodged against themselves or other male colleagues or even traveling with current female coworkers. In […]
HR At The Big Table
In the past, the HR department was viewed as an internal organization that handled functions such as personnel requisitions, hiring and firing, onboarding and training, and payroll and benefits. Today’ job market has placed HR professionals at the forefront of filling open positions with qualified candidates and are crucial to keeping companies competitive and growing. […]
Setting Employee Expectations Starts From The First Interview
Human resource professionals are on the frontlines of screening and interviewing potential candidates for their organization. According to a recent article appearing on the HR Technologist website, the hiring process, as well as the onboarding process, can play a crucial role in whether that employee is a positive or negative experience. Many workers judge their […]
Take Care When Digitizing Employee Data
As employers and their organizations are hurtling toward digitizing as much as their businesses as possible, extra care should be taken to ensure that the data doesn’t fall into the hands of cybercriminals. Priya Sunit recently reported on the Human Resources Online website that a study was conducted by malware and antivirus software firm, Kaspersky […]
Employees Not Asking For Training To Avoid Looking Incompetent
In today’s competitive workforce, it’s important to have the skills that employers and organizations are looking for. This means keeping skillsets current and relevant to meet current and future challenges on the job. According to a recent article appearing on the HR Dive website, approximately half of workers surveyed by research firm, Sitel, indicated that […]
Standard Performance Reviews Actually Hurt Workers Improvement Chances
The dreaded performance review may now have additional reasons for apprehension from workers and managers alike. According to an article appearing on the HR Dive website, Deloitte issued a report indicating standard performance reviews that focus on past performance rather than how workers can achieve goals and make improvements are failing them. The report issued […]
Supervisors Possessing Conflict Management Skills Can Help Mitigate Office Stress
People can be inspired to do good work just by simply having a good manager or supervisor. One defining characteristic for a good boss is one who has a good moral principle for both work and personal behavior. According to an article by Valerie Bolden-Barrett appearing on the HR Dive website last week, research has […]
Controlling Website Access For Employees
For some businesses, it is standard practice to block employee access to some websites. Almost every business owner hopes that the employee is contentious enough to spend time at work actually working rather than goofing off online. Saige Driver, Media Strategist at Business.com, recently reported that many small business owners do worry about certain websites […]
Is Employee Safety On Your Mind When Bad Weather Strikes?
The recent polar vortex put millions of people in danger through snow, ice, and record cold with life-threatening windchill factors. Going outside was not only difficult, in locations throughout the Midwest like Chicago, Minneapolis and other states in the Great Plains, but frostbite was occurring in less than five minutes of exposure while others died […]
Are You Using Employee Data Responsibly?
Our personal information is more valuable than at any other time in history. The lines between what employees keep private and what is public are closely scrutinized by employers. How employees’ personal data is used has become an increasing cause for concern. According to a story by Eric Rosenbaum which appeared on the CNBC website, […]
Progress Made For Paying Government Workers After The Shutdown
While there seems to be no end in sight for the partial government shutdown, some of the furloughed workers seem to have gotten a bit of good news. According to an article which appeared on the Government Executive website, President Trump signed into law on Wednesday a bill which would ensure 350,000 workers who have […]
Big Changes Coming To Employer-Provided Health Insurance
Workers and their families could see some big, yet positive changes coming to their employer-provided health insurance in 2019. A recent article appearing on the SHRM website indicates some big key benefits that may end up being rather positive. Because the increase in healthcare costs in the U.S. have continued to rise and put […]
Do You Have A Wellness Plan At Your Workplace?
Corporate wellness programs are big business in the U.S. In the interests of keeping workers happy and healthy, according to recent surveys, companies are spending billions every year in offering benefits which include gym memberships, yoga classes, and healthy offerings on the menu in their onsite cafeterias. However, according to a recent article appearing on […]
How To Lead In Human Resources
Every HR professional strives to be effective in their job and to their respective organization. But what does it take to be a leader in the world of human resources? The staff of Human Resources Director Magazine -Australia recently outlined a few ideas on the subject on their website. In a research project conducted by […]
Children’s Toy Leads To #MeToo Complaints In Iowa Government
Not everyone agrees that jokes and horseplay at work is “harmless” – especially if there are sexual innuendos attached to it. In the era of the #MeToo movement and increased scrutiny regarding workplace sexual harassment, such humor, though it might seem harmless, actually can cause discomfort among employees and is generally not appropriate for the […]
HR Professional Underprepared To Address Opioid Addictions
Recent government studies have shown that opioid addiction in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. When in pain, people naturally will go to the doctor for a prescription when they are and in pain. If this class of medications is taken for just a short time, an opioid prescription can make a difference in […]
The Cost Of The Flu To Businesses
Almost no one likes the prospect of getting a shot – even if it’s to keep you from getting sick. Every year, employers face the headache of trying to convince their workers just how important it is to get their yearly flu vaccine. For some, avoiding the shot can be because of schedule conflicts, the […]
Are You Ready For Your Interviewees?
Every job seeker knows that it’s a good idea to be at their best every time they go in for an interview. What HR professionals may not know, however, is that candidates are probably evaluating the person who is conducting the interview and the company that they work for as well. In an article which […]
Signs Your HR Department Is In Trouble
Among today’s workforce, there is a growing cynicism about whose needs Human Resource Departments really serve. According to an article which appeared on the Psychology Today website, many workers don’t follow the advice of career advisors by going to HR because they believe that by doing it can make the situation even worse in the […]
Companies Struggle To Meet GDPR Standards
As of May 25th, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR went into effect. This regulation required all businesses to be able to ensure data protection by design and default for those doing business in or with countries within the European Union. According to an article appearing on the Personnel Today Website, companies and […]