Human resources isn’t a revenue-producing department, but it’s an essential component of any viable business. For example, HR helps the company sustain its operations. Generally, HR departments are composed of several functional areas, each with staff who are specialists in their fields. These functional areas are: employee/labor relations; compensation and benefits; employee training and development; […]
The open enrollment period can be stressful for both employees and HR staff. Benefits can be confusing and mistakes can be easy to make. Fortunately, your HRMS can help minimize some of the stress of open enrollment. Communication Is Key A HRMS or HRIS can send out automated alerts to keep everyone in the know. […]
The rising costs of employee benefits has U.S. employers rethinking which benefits they’ll continue to offer and how much of the cost they’ll cover for employees, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s report 2014 Employee Benefits: An Overview of Employee Benefits Offerings in the U.S. The report, released in June, includes the findings […]
Considering that many HR practitioners fall into the field, pursuing an HR certification can be a great way to prove expertise in the industry. But is getting certified worth it? And which one should you pursue? Many senior HR professionals have received certification from the major players: the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and […]
