Your HR Career

1 in 4 workers currently looking for a new job; half would jump ship by year-end

08/14/2023

The unemployment rate dipped slightly in July, down a 10th of a percent to 3.5%. That means it’s still a sellers’ market, and workers continue to take notice.

Focus on decisions that drive your productivity

08/04/2023

Productivity and decision-making are two topics often talked about in leadership development circles—both are important skills for leaders to build. It is less frequent that these are talked about in tandem even though the productivity decisions we make will impact our results.

5 trends to know about today’s multigenerational workforce

07/31/2023

Today’s workforce is made up of four distinct generations. Understanding what motivates each of them can help employers more effectively recruit, manage and retain strong teams, according to Examining the Multigenerational Workforce, a new report from outplacement and consulting firm Robert Half.

Managing remote employees: 4 tips to make it work

07/31/2023

Managing teleworkers can be challenging at times, especially if supervisors are also working remotely. However, it can be done. Here are some practical tips for making remote work productive.

Make showing appreciation part of your company culture

07/28/2023

People like to be noticed and appreciated. Employees receive an immediate motivational boost when a manager or fellow team member offers positive feedback, a compliment or words of thanks. Build a company culture where leaders and staff members alike recognize the talents and efforts of others frequently and genuinely.

Outsourcing: How to harness the power of fractional HR

07/26/2023

The trend toward adopting more agile and flexible models for HR management has given organizations the leverage to access specialized HR skills without investing in a full-time, in-house team.

HR pros are talking: Here’s what we heard at SHRM’s 2023 annual conference

07/26/2023

When the Society for Human Resource Development held its annual conference in June, more than 25,000 attendees heard from more than 380 speakers addressing how HR can drive change in the workplace. Here are some of the big ideas that had Las Vegas abuzz.

New hires: 6 tips to make onboarding more effective

07/24/2023

It costs a company six to nine months of an employee’s salary to replace him or her. For an employee making $60,000 per year, that equates to $30,000–$45,000 in recruiting and training costs. Retaining employees and keeping them engaged early in their tenure is a game-changer from a financial and cultural perspective. Here’s how to do it.

Revamping HR: 3 steps to start the change process

07/24/2023

If three-plus years of turmoil and change have left HR in need of a reboot, begin the change process by objectively observing how your department functions, who does what and whether your activities and processes are aligned with your organization’s business objectives.

EEO-1 data deadline pushed back to this fall

07/17/2023

The filing date slid to allow more time for the federal Office of Management and Budget to complete a mandatory review of EEO-1 data-collection processes.