Orientation Program Developing effective employee orientation programs is an important job for human resources professionals. A well-planned employee orientation program introduces employees to a company, supervisors and co-workers. It illustrates job duties and company policies, it lowers the learning curve and it gets...
Published: Feb 05, 2012
Social recruiting isn’t something that’s going to go away.
With the increasing reliance on a millennial workforce and the challenges of skills shortages, engaging the innovative talent of the future is only going to become more reliant on consistent and fantastic social strategies.
A recent...
Published: Jan 23, 2018
For HR professionals, the need to be flexible in the face of change is constant. From budget constraints to the latest data security protocols and increasing regulatory compliance demands, there’s a lot to keep up with. Juggling so many competing priorities can make it difficult to know where you should spend your...
Published: Feb 09, 2016
Organizations around the world spend countless hours and thousands of dollars attracting, evaluating and hiring the right talent. After recruitment is over and an offer has been extended, a critical problem emerges for many HR departments- they have not implemented a comprehensive onboarding program to adequately acclimate...
Published: May 24, 2010
As HR professionals play an increasingly important part in carrying out business strategies, the tools they use naturally have to evolve to meet these new requirements.
In this white paper, learn how far workforce management technology has progressed in recent years, and the important role automation is playing in...
Published: Feb 09, 2016
The "De Minimus" Rule. Short periods of time (a few minutes or so) may be disregarded in calculating working time under the de minimus rule. Case law suggests that 10 minutes is such an insubstantial or insignificant period of time that it can be disregarded in recording working time. See, e.g., International...
Published: May 08, 2015
In this On-Demand Webinar, you will learn how to deal with complicated and sensitive issues involving how employees dress, the number and type of jewelry worn by employees, and the number and type of tattoos visible on employees while at work. This program will explore the pros and cons of different options in written...
Published: Jun 22, 2014
In the course of working with hundreds of companies across the globe – as well as thought leaders throughout the HR industry – we’ve learned what works, what doesn’t and what’s most important when it comes to keeping up with HR trends and technologies. In this document, we’ve pulled...
Published: May 09, 2014
It’s a weekday morning, and Shannon is dreading going to the office … again. Like a lot of workers, Shannon doesn’t so much hate the job as she hates her boss. Well, maybe “hate” is too strong of a word, but Shannon is definitely having a hard time with Diane, her new manager. Shannon began...
Published: Jul 01, 2012
Succession planning – the process of identifying, selecting, and grooming talent for leadership – is critical to achieving your organization’s long-term goals. It’s really a no brainer: finding and developing leaders ensures you’re always prepared for expected and unexpected talent vacancies...
Published: Sep 08, 2013
Congratulations! You’re now the new head of marketing for your company. Maybe you’ve been promoted from within, or perhaps your new employer found you through an exhaustive search. Either way, your company is thrilled to have you on board and anxious for you to have a huge impact on your company’s success....
Published: Mar 07, 2012
Our top tips to banish boredom, promote productivity and enhance effectiveness.
Published: Apr 08, 2013
Virtually everything related to marketing is changing, starting with consumers who have transformed their buying habits, the ways they discover brands and products, and how they share their information with other potential purchasers.
Published: Oct 06, 2013
Employees taking time off because they're unwell is part and parcel of running a business. But being at the mercy of the lost productivity and spiraling costs that goes with it doesn't have to be.
In this whitepaper we take a look at the things you can do to monitor and manage your employees' sickness...
Published: Jan 25, 2016