Author: Aline Sampras

In today’s competitive job market, your resume is more than just a piece of paper – it’s your first impression. For many hiring managers, it takes only a few seconds to decide whether a resume is worth a closer look or belongs in the rejection pile. Human resource (HR) professionals often receive hundreds of applications […]

Efficient sales operations and resource planning play a vital role in the success of any business, especially those that depend on consistent product movement and timely inventory replenishment. Whether your company is preparing for a major promotional sale, launching a seasonal product, or simply maintaining regular operations, your purchasing strategy must be built on a […]

In today’s digital era, hiring decisions are no longer based solely on resumes and interviews. Employers now have access to an incredible amount of information online that can help them verify an applicant’s history and ensure a good fit for the organization. Conducting background checks through the internet has become one of the most efficient […]

An organizational chart in human resources helps companies visualize their workforce structure, track open positions, and identify potential staffing gaps. These charts illustrate all employees in a department—or across the entire organization—highlighting each person’s role and reporting relationships. Typically designed in a pyramid format, organizational charts make it easy to see authority levels and team […]

Gender equality is a topic that is being discussed a lot when it comes to how workplace dynamics are in contemporary age; many female leaders find that they have a harder time reaching and staying at the top as a leader when compared to men. Why is this? There are many different factors to look […]

In large organizations with both union and nonunion employees, the labor relations component is separate from human resources management. However, many seasoned human resources managers with expertise in both labor relations and employee relations often function in dual roles as experts in both areas — this is also common in small companies. HR managers who […]

When the city of London needed a vice president of human resources in 2011, the search team turned to an employment recruitment firm. The full-time job with “an excellent salary” sought a candidate with heavy financial and information services experience in addition to solid human resources credentials. Every human resources vice presidency is going to […]

A human resource (HR) audit is a comprehensive evaluation of an organization’s HR department, designed to assess its overall effectiveness, compliance with legal requirements, and alignment with business objectives. By conducting an HR audit, companies can identify areas that need improvement, determine which policies require updating or removal, and ensure that HR practices are consistent […]

A disabled employee returning to work from a disability leave, starting work for the first time or recently being diagnosed with a condition impacting his ability to perform the essential functions of his position may provide certain medical work restrictions to his employer. Before permitting the employee to work, the employer is required to clear […]

In many small businesses, payroll and human resources (HR) operate as separate departments, each maintaining its own set of records. While keeping these functions distinct is common, integrating HR and payroll databases – or consolidating the data systems they rely on – can provide several advantages. This approach isn’t strictly “right” or “wrong,” but it […]

Whether your small business is the purchaser or the target company in a merger or acquisition, your human resources department as well as the human resources workers in the other company play a vital role in the process. Human resources helps manage any problems or challenges related to people in the organizations as the merger […]