Whether you’re just starting out in the human resources field after completing your degree or you’ve been in the industry for a number of years, your thoughts may turn to HR certification as a means to keep your skills relevant and advance your career. There are a variety of HR certifications available now, however, so […]
Most everyone has heard that women make about 76 to 80 cents for every dollar made by a man in the workforce. This statistic has been the subject of much debate and is often misunderstood. Knowing more about the gender pay gap, why it exists, and how to mitigate it can be helpful for any […]
If your drug testing policy has been in place for a decade or even just a few years, it may be time to re-evaluate. With the changes in marijuana laws, the changes to DOT workplace drug testing rules, and the opioid crisis all having an impact, many companies have radically rewritten their policies on drug […]
Spring is the perfect time to clean up, get organized, and let some fresh air into your HR department. The hectic end/beginning of a new year is in the rear view and most companies have a little bit of downtime that can be used to make sure that everything is ship-shape. If you’re not sure […]
HR is one of the most often overlooked areas of a business. While everyone has heard that employees are a business’ most valuable asset, it is rarely discussed that HR is imperative to keeping employees compensated, safe, trained, organized, recruited, and ultimately employed. A well managed HR department can make all the difference in employee […]
HR associations are well respected in the HR field and can provide a level of credibility for HR professionals that opt to join them. HR associations provide certification opportunities, allow members to network and interact with HR leaders from around the world, and offer educational resources and tools. There are a vast number of HR […]
When you think of a company “going green,” HR probably doesn’t come immediately to mind. HR plays a pivotal role in implementing sustainable practices, though, and sustainable practices affect many HR related matters. The following are a few ways that HR and sustainability are connected that may be helpful to remember when trying to reshape […]
Working Towards a Sustainable Pay Model With many stories in the media about people petitioning for higher wages and many entities of all kinds trying to find a way to minimize the income disparity between the top one percent of earners in the country and the bottom 99 percent, it is natural to want to […]
Arguably the most important function that human resources departments provide for an organization is formulating goals and then developing appropriate strategies that drive the organization towards achieving those goals. While formulating goals is a necessary function of every HR department, the process of setting goals is not always easy or successful. The following are tips […]
For smaller companies that have an HR department of one or a few, the term “HR analyst” probably isn’t familiar. However, as the company grows, it can be helpful for the few existing HR professionals to have a general understanding of how to delegate the many responsibilities of the HR department-this is where the HR […]
Ready, set, take everything you’ve learned about being an HR professional and see to the hiring, training, compensation, retention and inspiration of every employee in the company, all while protecting the interests of that company, all by yourself. Not many would consider such a role a piece of cake. Here are a few tips to […]
According to Onet online, the field of human resources is expected to see faster than average growth in the coming decade and human resources positions pay more than the national average. For these reasons many people are considering transitioning to careers in human resources. For those who are trying to find that first human resources […]
Companies of every size must rely on vendors for HR supplies, software, training supplies, and needs like insurance and banking. After the perfect vendors have been found, it’s important to build and maintain relationships with the vendors but prepare for eventualities like the vendor going out of business. The following are a few tips that […]
