HR Management

Research: Successful change management essential to higher revenue growth

11/20/2023

Employers that take a proactive approach to change management drive nearly three times more revenue than those with below-average change effectiveness, according to new research from the Willis Towers Watson consulting firm. WTW also found that a positive employee experience is a key predicator of change-management success.

Senate votes to re-confirm Burrows as EEOC chair

11/20/2023

The U.S. Senate voted Nov. 8 to confirm Charlotte A. Burrows to a third term as chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, with the term expiring July 1, 2028.

Pandemic rebound: More on HR’s agenda means more HR influence

11/13/2023

Feeling like you’re being asked to do more than you had to three years ago? You’re not alone: 83% of HR leaders surveyed told the Gartner business advisory firm more was expected of them now than in 2020.

DOL guidance: Comply with PUMP Act, even when employees work outdoors

11/13/2023

The Department of Labor has prepared compliance guidance for use in agricultural settings, which also work in other outdoor environments.

Advice for managers caught in middle of the return-to-office debate

11/10/2023

Most companies—a whopping 90%, according to a Resume Builder report—expect workers to return to the office by the end of 2024. But there are countless news stories highlighting employee resistance, and managers are caught in the middle.

How to manage your workforce during times of conflict

11/10/2023

With elections nearing and world events stirring fear and emotion, no workplace is immune to conflict. Hiring decisions become complicated when employers must weigh hiring applicants who hold fervent or unpopular political views. Here are some suggestions to help employers navigate today’s troubled workplace waters.

Key officials confirmed at DOL, EEOC

11/06/2023

The U.S. Senate has confirmed two Biden administration nominees to fill top jobs at the Department of Labor and the EEOC.

Look for HR effects of Biden’s AI executive order

11/06/2023

The Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, issued Oct. 30, acknowledges the power of AI systems to “solve urgent challenges while making our world more prosperous, productive, innovative, and secure.” But the order notes AI downsides that the Biden administration is calling on government agencies and private industry to address.

Could LinkedIn Recruiter be the AI game-changer HR has been waiting for?

11/02/2023

LinkedIn is getting ready to launch a suite of artificial intelligence-based recruiting tools that could cement AI as HR’s MVP. Here’s what’s on tap for what LinkedIn is calling Wave 1 of Recruiter’s upgrade.

4 strategies to earn buy-in from your boss

10/27/2023

Ever have a fantastic idea you are excited about implementing that never saw the light of day due to a lack of support from your boss? Smart managers realize that coming up with an innovative solution is just an initial step toward change or progress. Turning that notion into reality requires getting others on board. How do you maximize your chances of receiving the go-ahead? Consider these strategies.