According a June 2016 report released by UCLA Law think tank the Williams Institute, approximately 1.4 million adults throughout the United States identify themselves as transgender, which is roughly 0.6% of the national population. Although this percentage seems marginal, it’s …
What happens when a major human resources company acquires one of the most frequented employment websites in the country? We will soon find out. On August 9, 2016 a press release was issued announcing that Randstad Holding agreed to acquire …
Most of us assumed, if not hoped, that bullies would vanish from our everyday lives as we left our school days behind us and entered adulthood. Yet, during the course of our careers many of us have discovered that bullies …
Gone are the days when HR managers looked askance at candidates who wanted to work from home. Numerous studies have shown that telecommuters tend to be more productive. In addition, companies that allow employees to telecommute frequently save substantial amounts …
After a new employee is hired, they aren’t left in a vacuum to create a project or perform a task. No, they are working with teams of various sizes and developing skills. Beyond that, employees new and old, need to …
In today’s world, social awareness can make or break a career. No matter your opinion on world events or social developments, not being aware of what is going on can dramatically limit the potential of your human resources department. The …
The manufacturing industry will be among the hardest hit in the next decade as the Baby Boomers begin retiring in mass since the industry is comprised predominantly of boomers. As 2.7 million are expected to retire from this industry in …
Some human resource departments see social media as a curse. It can take up employee time, distracting them from their jobs and reducing productivity. It can also play host to all sorts of activities that are inappropriate for the workplace. …
Many human resources programs are designed specifically around avoiding liability. By making sure employees follow proper procedures, they keep them safe, but also keep the company from putting itself at risk of expensive lawsuits. However, while this is important, some …