Technology is changing how companies manage people. Having a strong HR Tech stack has become increasingly imperative for organizations to compete for talent, as well as keep pace with the rate at which the industry is advancing. However, making strategic investments can be challenging without a clear understanding of the proper use for each product.…
The “ABC” factor test has made its way to the West Coast. California joins states such as Massachusetts and New Jersey, who are already using the “ABC” test to determine independent contractor vs. employee status. Following the Dynamex Operations v. Superior Court of California ruling, the Court’s broadened definition of “employee” will influence worker classification…
In today’s overloaded world, online content of any sort can be easily dismissed with a single swipe. So how do you get candidates to swipe right on your job posting? Let your employee development define your employer brand. By employer brand, I’m not talking about quirky commercials and cheeky copywriting on your website. The yard…
Leaders think that to promote positivity in the workplace, they should hire employees who act positively and eliminate the ones that don’t. But this not only a limited view, it’s completely incorrect. Research shows that positivity leads to increased productivity. What business leader wouldn’t want that? In years past, positivity seemed to be an intangible…
Updated: 8/11/2020 Now, more than ever, we could all benefit from a workforce with less judgement and more compassion. We know that employee engagement is linked to productivity. But it can be challenging to understand how to connect the two within an overarching business strategy. And perhaps even more difficult to do so effectively in a…
Updated: 8/11/2020 We all know the saying change is good. But successful organizational change can be seen as less than such by many. As an organization, how you handle and communicate change will have a tremendous impact on how well the change is received. A poor implementation process can have a negative impact on the…
Routines are the cornerstone of success. They create a consistency that eliminates the friction that comes with decision making. The more you can fall into a routine, the less thinking you have to do about the things that don’t matter and the more time you have to focus on what you need to accomplish. Here’s…
A great onboarding experience can make all the difference for a new hire. New employees who feel welcomed and supported from the start are more likely to build confidence, understand expectations, and settle into their role more quickly. That process begins earlier than many people think. Every interaction during the interview process shapes a candidate’s…
As an employer, employee retention is one of your biggest goals. Chances are that despite your best efforts to make employees happy, you will inevitably be handed some resignations along the way. This can be especially painful when the resignation comes from your top performers. Sometimes, you may not know the true value of an…
Updated 9.2.21 If it’s one thing people in HR know, it’s that you can always learn more. What’s more, it’s especially true that in HR we learn a tremendous amount from the personal experiences of our colleagues as well a those of leaders in the field. Time is certainly precious. So, if you’re going to…