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June 9, 2020
Key Tips for Conducting Virtual Interviews
When quarantine officially came into effect, thousands of businesses with no remote work policy in place scrambled to piece together teleworking procedures robust enough to handle the complications of COVID-19. For many it was a learning process, a time of continual adjustment to find the right ...
April 7, 2020
4 Self-Care Tips For Working From Home
The shift from traditional office environments to telework hasn’t just put a strain on businesses unaccustomed to remote work—it’s a major adjustment for employees as well. Current circumstances aside, working from home already presents new challenges that typical commuters may find themselves ...
January 27, 2020
Using the Power of Predictive Analytics
How does your HR department make key decisions? Your personal experience? Cold, hard data? An educated guess? Gut feeling? All of the above? Making major HR decisions is difficult. There are countless dependencies and variables, especially when you’re unsure what the future holds. That’s why ...
January 6, 2020
Aligning with the C-Suite Agenda
If your CEO’s Gmail calendar looks more like a colorful bar graph than a few simple meetings, it can be difficult to capture and retain their attention. Your “C-suite” (CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, CMOs, CFOs, etc.) have a lot of responsibility placed on their shoulders and are likely involved in many key ...
November 19, 2019
The Three Key Phrases for a Smarter Adoption of AI
Like so many other rapidly modernizing professions, HR is undergoing a massive transformation from the advent of AI-assisted technology. When used properly, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful and valuable assistant, one that can automate tedious and ...
November 19, 2019
A Recession in 2020? Here’s What the Experts Say, and How You Can Prep for It
With the upcoming decade bringing new benefit opportunities, open enrollment, and brand new positions, the future looks bright for businesses of every size and sector. But as the world looks to 2020 and beyond, some finance experts say the next decade won’t be all smooth sailing. While ...
October 29, 2019
How to Handle Pay-History Inquiries – The Right Way
We’ve all been there. You’ve gotten deep into the job interview process, and then you’re face-to-face with the awkward question: would you share your previous salary? Whether the question rears its head in a digital application or during initial in-persons, none of us like answering it. Many ...
September 24, 2019
Expansion of the Remote Workforce
According to one Cision study, more than 50% of the working works from home at least half of the week. Remote work is exploding in popularity, expanding by 91% over the last ten years and 159% over the last 12 years. Thanks to ever-evolving digital and cloud-based technology, employees can ...
June 12, 2019
Sabbaticals Can Benefit Employees and Employers
While many employees may be dreaming of a short summer vacation, others could have a longer block of time off in mind. Sabbaticals, whether paid or unpaid, are extended breaks from work without leaving a position. A sabbatical gives an employee the opportunity to take time to travel, spend time ...
May 28, 2019
Bringing Design Thinking to HR
Across industries, design thinking has continued its rise in popularity. At its core, design thinking is about centering people in the creation of products. Whatever you’re designing, whether a process or a tool, connecting your work to the people who will use it makes a better solution. As HR ...
