When you work for someone else, you may be offered health insurance coverage through that employer. When you strike out on your own, you must find your own health insurance, and maybe coverage for family members. The cost of an individual health insurance policy can vary quite a bit. Consider a number of factors when […]

At a very basic level, resources could be anything used in the production of something. There are different kinds of resources, however. If you want to find out the answer to something, your resources could be both books on the subject and a friend who’s an expert on it. In business, resources are the materials […]

Although the coronavirus pandemic has already been ongoing for most of 2020 and doesn’t look like it’s going to be less of a threat anytime soon, it is still temporary. Eventually, the risk will fade, a vaccine will be developed, and things will return to normal. However, what is normal may very well be very […]

The Food Stamp Program, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is a federally funded initiative designed to help low-income individuals and families afford nutritious food. While the program is funded by the federal government, it is administered by each state’s Department of Human Resources (DHR) or an equivalent agency. If you’re struggling […]

Customer service is an essential component of any business. Good customer service creates loyal customers who will return time and again for more purchases. Plus, it’s a good idea to invest in customer service even in times of economic struggle. It’s a lot easier to retain current customers by keeping them happy than it is […]

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 […]