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HRIS Software – What Does “Determine Your Needs” Mean?
Last Updatedin Communications
By Clay Scroggins with CompareHRIS.com If you have read any articles on selecting an HRIS, HRMS or HR software programs, they all say you first have to determine your needs. The phrase is used so often it’s almost a cliche. I am not saying that people who say this are wrong; far from it. I […]
Aligning Compensation with Strategic Business Imperatives
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
by Linda Gravett, Ph.D., SPHR, CEQC A compensation philosophy relates to an organization’s commitment to how it values employees. A consistent and intentional pay philosophy gives both the organization and its employees a frame of reference when discussing salary in a negotiation. The goal of a compensation philosophy is to attract, retain and foster an […]
3 Keys to Successful Recruitment
Last Updatedin Recruitment
The complexities of the recruiting world are affecting all three of the main actors in the process: Candidates, Recruiters, and Hiring Managers. In this article we have taken the perspective of each of these parties and evaluated their involvement with the other parties.
How To Turn Reactive Solutions Into Necessary Change
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
Question: I get complaints at times that I am too reactive to situations and that I need to be more strategic in my thinking. I feel like reactivity is necessary, in my job. Who is right? Answer: Well, you both are right. In human resources, we are required to react in many situations that arise…every […]
Corporate Social Responsibility
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
Question: My new VP is focused on Corporate Social Responsibility and I’m not really sure what that means. Can you explain what that means and how HR has a role? Answer: Corporate Social Responsibility is a broad term for self-regulating oneself in terms of ethical responsibility and compliance. The term can refer to both internal and […]
Smartphone Usage After Hours
Last Updatedin Benefits & Compensation
Question: Many of our employees have smartphones. Do we have to pay them for every time they use it outside of regular working hours? I tell them not to respond until work hours but many of them still respond to emails and texts outside of work hours. What do I do? Answer: This issue has […]
Leader vs. Manager
Last Updatedin HR Strategy
Question: What is the difference between a Leader and a Manager? Answer: According to Peter Drucker, “Management is doing things right; Leadership is doing things the right way”. For an organization to achieve strong results, both leadership and management need to be present. Management allows for leadership, and leadership invites development as people stretch toward […]