Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Mr. Bartender and I do not have children. So maybe I just don’t know enough about these things. But I must admit that I’m surprised we haven’t talked about this situation earlier. Here’s today’s reader note: Hi Sharlyn, I hope you are doing well! I enjoy reading your blog posts and wanted to reach out in hopes that you could help me with some advice. …
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at UKG – Ultimate Kronos Group. Formed by two leaders in HR solutions, UKG combines the strength and innovation of Ultimate Software and Kronos. They are committed to inspiring workforces and helping pave the way for their people, customers, and industry. Enjoy the article!) I read an article recently on NASDAQ.com that indicated advantageous interest rates …
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by Censia, whose talent intelligence platform helps organizations find the talent most likely to succeed while simultaneously reducing bias. Check out this video of Censia CEO Joanna Riley talking about “The New Battle Ground: Employee Experience Fueling HR Innovation”. Enjoy the read!) Workforce planning is one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today. It’s the process of …
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes (Editor’s Note: Today’s article is brought to you by our friends at Criteria, a leading provider of pre-employment testing services. To learn more about how pre-employment testing can benefit your talent acquisition strategy, check out Criteria’s “Definitive Guide to Pre-Employment Testing”. I’ve found it to be a comprehensive guide that I keep handy all the time. Enjoy!) While I do most (if not all) of my work remotely, and …
The SHRM featured excerpts from an upcoming book by attorney and consultant Jathan Janova who “shares colorful stories” from his 25 years of experience trying to keep companies out of court. One of the excerpts is called “Converting HR from Cop to Coach.” In it, an HR director called Mary had a meeting with Morton—a senior executive. The two discussed how to get rid of an employee considered deadwood. The …
As Steffen Maier pointed out in a recent issue of Entrepreneur, most companies use annual satisfaction surveys to measure the engagement of their employees. Many HR managers believe that such surveys provide a snapshot to assess how happy their employees are in their workforce. But do these surveys really work? A number of HR leaders now question the accuracy and usefulness of these annual surveys. According to a survey by …