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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.

Brawling sisters, bathroom breaks, hot mics: Videoconferencing provides plenty to keep HR busy

07/10/2023
The pandemic shift toward remote work gave HR pros a whole new set of problems to confront. Now that telecommuting and hybrid work appear here to stay, some of those HR headaches could become chronic.

Return to office: Mind the gap between employers, employees

07/03/2023
Nearly a third of employees required to come back to the workplace said their commitment to stay with their organization had decreased.