Keeping up with the environment around I-9s and virtual verification could be a full-time job these days. Fortunately, we have you covered. Our editors attended John Fay’s timely seminar at SHRM23 on I-9s to get the scoop on how to handle the end of virtual verification, manage in-person verification for all those remote hires, and what to expect with the new form coming out later this year. Here are some …

As the fast-food chain faces allegations about its toxic workplace culture, David Liddle examines whether zero-tolerance policies really have a place in a people profession. The post McDonald’s: why zero-tolerance policies don’t work appeared first on Personnel Today.

In companies, each department has specific roles it needs to fulfil. But aside from its own responsibilities, more often than not, departments need to work together and collaborate to achieve specific company goals.  In particular, although not a common combination, companies make their human resources (HR) departments and branding agencies collaborate closely. But before digging a little deeper into the reasons why, let’s first understand the role of the HR …

This year’s edition of the Greenhouse Candidate Experience Report, surveying over 800 UK-based employees, found that the large majority (77%) would actively search for or be open to a new job if their company rolled back flexible work policies. This data points to the new expectations around work – most workers feel that flexibility is not just a pandemic perk.  The data reveals that inflexible companies will struggle to hire top …

A new study released today, has found that the majority of UK business owners are (91%) facing significant challenges with both recruiting and retaining highly skilled employees. The research commissioned by leading speaker bureau, Speakers Corner, canvassed the view of 500 business owners in the UK on workforce trends. Of those reporting recruitment challenges, 35% say the business has been negatively impacted, listing the top 3 impacts as: Employee workload …

The research, conducted by Opinium and analysed by CEBR on behalf of Ricoh Europe, polled 6,000 workers and 1,500 decision-makers across the continent. Business leaders say that workers are, on average, 4% more productive in a hybrid setting, equivalent to an additional €113 billion to the European economy compared with pre-pandemic ways of working. However, this potential growth – a result of increased productivity levels associated with improved employee satisfaction …