Leader performance during a crisis sets the tone for the entire organization, and the current pandemic has tested leaders like no other. How leaders respond or fail to respond is key to future success. Leaders who remain calm, encourage input, take an open-minded approach and evaluate what the company can do better post-crisis are more […]
Leader performance during a crisis sets the tone for the entire organization, and the current pandemic has tested leaders like no other. How leaders respond or fail to respond is key to future success. Leaders who remain calm, encourage input, take an open-minded approach, and evaluate what the company can do better post-crisis are more […]
As the coronavirus continues to dominate much of our news and impact every facet of our day to day lives, it can be difficult for employees to manage their stress and anxiety amid COVID-19. Managers and HR professionals can play an important role in helping employees cope with the added stress and uncertainties of the […]
Unemployment (as of February 2020) is at 3.5%, while at the same time job numbers continue to stay positive. This has created a “candidate driven” market – meaning that job seekers have more opportunities and professional options from which to choose. Most importantly, it means that top-tier candidates have the most leverage for the best […]
HR Audit. No one likes to hear that word—audit. Assessment. Inspection. Review. Evaluation. Analysis. No matter what word you use, negative thoughts start to fill your head. I challenge you, however, to look at this event as a chance to review and renew. A properly conducted HR Audit can be (and should be) a welcome […]
The path of an entrepreneur isn’t an easy one, and it’s certainly not for the faint of heart. Although the journey can be filled with challenges and obstacles along the way in scaling a business, it can also be filled with fabulous opportunities that create a rewarding career. To share the lessons that she’s learned […]
Let’s begin with the understanding that some people are going to hate this idea. Work-life integration? Work seeping into all areas of your life at all hours of the day sounds awful, right? Isn’t it already happening? It is likely that most of you thought about an upcoming deadline, had a great idea on that […]
It goes without saying that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involve a complex process that affects every facet of an organization, most importantly its people. In nearly every organization, people are the key to making the products and services provided by an organization and are critical to ensure the organization’s success. A thoughtful approach to people […]
Be smart. Do good. That’s a simple, yet powerful message for companies that want to have a positive public image. Particularly in today’s world, your company’s brand, reputation, and involvement in the community play an important role on your current and potential consumers’ interest in doing business with you. In addition, your company’s community involvement, […]
Have you heard it’s a candidate’s job market? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. unemployment rate (currently 3.7%) is the lowest it has been in 50 years. Many companies are struggling to find the right talent to fill their open positions. For talent acquisition professionals, this problem is further exasperated by working […]
Leading Change Amidst a Crisis (Part 2 of 2)
/ employee engagement, leadership Health, Safety, & SecurityLeader performance during a crisis sets the tone for the entire organization, and the current pandemic has tested leaders like no other. How leaders respond or fail to respond is key to future success. Leaders who remain calm, encourage input, take an open-minded approach and evaluate what the company can do better post-crisis are more […]
Leading Change Amidst a Crisis (Part 1 of 2)
/ employee engagement, leadership Health, Safety, & SecurityLeader performance during a crisis sets the tone for the entire organization, and the current pandemic has tested leaders like no other. How leaders respond or fail to respond is key to future success. Leaders who remain calm, encourage input, take an open-minded approach, and evaluate what the company can do better post-crisis are more […]
How to Help Employees Manage Stress During COVID-19
/ culture, employee engagement, privacy Employee RelationsAs the coronavirus continues to dominate much of our news and impact every facet of our day to day lives, it can be difficult for employees to manage their stress and anxiety amid COVID-19. Managers and HR professionals can play an important role in helping employees cope with the added stress and uncertainties of the […]
Ten Easy Steps to Analyze and Optimize Your Talent Acquisition Process
/ candidate experience, culture, hiring, job posting, job transition, talent acquisition trends RecruitmentUnemployment (as of February 2020) is at 3.5%, while at the same time job numbers continue to stay positive. This has created a “candidate driven” market – meaning that job seekers have more opportunities and professional options from which to choose. Most importantly, it means that top-tier candidates have the most leverage for the best […]
What Does an HR Audit Involve?
/ culture, HR How To, leadership, Policies & Procedures HR StrategyHR Audit. No one likes to hear that word—audit. Assessment. Inspection. Review. Evaluation. Analysis. No matter what word you use, negative thoughts start to fill your head. I challenge you, however, to look at this event as a chance to review and renew. A properly conducted HR Audit can be (and should be) a welcome […]
How to Tackle the Challenges of Scaling a Business
/ culture, leadership HR StrategyThe path of an entrepreneur isn’t an easy one, and it’s certainly not for the faint of heart. Although the journey can be filled with challenges and obstacles along the way in scaling a business, it can also be filled with fabulous opportunities that create a rewarding career. To share the lessons that she’s learned […]
Work-Life Balance Has Become Work-Life Integration
/ benefits, culture, employee engagement Employee RelationsLet’s begin with the understanding that some people are going to hate this idea. Work-life integration? Work seeping into all areas of your life at all hours of the day sounds awful, right? Isn’t it already happening? It is likely that most of you thought about an upcoming deadline, had a great idea on that […]
What is HR’s Role in the Mergers & Acquisitions Process?
/ Benefits & CompensationIt goes without saying that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involve a complex process that affects every facet of an organization, most importantly its people. In nearly every organization, people are the key to making the products and services provided by an organization and are critical to ensure the organization’s success. A thoughtful approach to people […]
How Your Corporate Social Responsibility (Or the Lack of It!) Will Impact Your Business
/ HR StrategyBe smart. Do good. That’s a simple, yet powerful message for companies that want to have a positive public image. Particularly in today’s world, your company’s brand, reputation, and involvement in the community play an important role on your current and potential consumers’ interest in doing business with you. In addition, your company’s community involvement, […]
Hiring on a Shoestring Budget
/ RecruitmentHave you heard it’s a candidate’s job market? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. unemployment rate (currently 3.7%) is the lowest it has been in 50 years. Many companies are struggling to find the right talent to fill their open positions. For talent acquisition professionals, this problem is further exasperated by working […]