The human resource field is more than just being people-person. With little to no formal education or work experience, working your way up in the HR field can be a strenuous job. Also Read: SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) With technology and innovation on the rise, the human resources field is no exception from undergoing […]
Month: January 2020
Should You Ban Cell Phones at Work?
Ever since the introduction of smartphones, cell phones at work has been a constant problem. Employees waste time browsing the Internet on their phones, taking personal phone calls, or texting. They’re everywhere and habit-forming. Many people can’t imagine being without their phone. Some people are able to have cell phones at work without them becoming […]
SHRM Certifications
WHY SEEK SHRM CERTIFICATION? Earning your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential makes you a recognized expert and leader in the HR field—and a valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s economy. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills. COMPETENCY-BASED […]
Overview HRCI Certifications
HRCI is proud to offer a suite of eight certifications for every stage of your HR career. Certification is a career-long commitment that demonstrates dedication, credibility and a mastery of the principles of human resources to your employers, clients, staff members and professional peers around the globe. Certification attests to the investment you have made […]
Maximizing Business by Maintaining a Healthy Talent Pool
In any business, the work force is the most critical factor. Whether it is creating a new product with R&D or managing funds with the finance team or simply ensuring smooth business operations with the analytics team. The employee talent pool is extremely important for any business to flourish. Companies opt for several options to […]
Dress Coded: What to Do When an Employee Dresses Inappropriately
Proper work attire depends entirely on the company. Some have a uniform that needs to be worn. Others have restrictions on colors. Some require a full suit. Others allow business casual. Regardless of the company type, there’s always a dress code of some kind. And with a dress code come employees who will break that […]
Should You Let Your Employees Nap at Work?
Being able to take a nap in the middle of the day sounds great. After all, the Spanish take their famous siesta. But it’s not something you should do at work. Or is it? Also Read: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Napping on the job is actually becoming more common. Some actually include it […]
Why You Should Pay Employees a Competitive Salary
Paying employees a higher salary in order to grow your business sounds like it’s counterintuitive. After all, if you paid employees less money, wouldn’t there be more money left for the business? Low Salaries Don’t Save Money A major cause of employee turnover is salary. If employees feel that they aren’t getting paid enough and […]
HRM/U1 Topic 5 SHRM vs. Conventional HRM
SHRM is about managing employees within an organization whereas in Strategic HRM there are different people who are skilled in specific areas. It is not that the same persons will handle recruitment, training, and employee appraisal. As the term itself denotes, Strategic HRM deals with strategic aspects of HRM. Unlike SHRM, Strategic HRM mainly focuses […]
Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Definition, Importance, Example, Elements & Overview
Definition: Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) is defined as alignment of strategic business goals of the organization with human resources, so as to foster innovation and improve motivation, satisfaction, productivity, and eventually overall performance. Strategic HRM is a relatively new term, which differentiates itself from traditional HRM which was just […]
HR Trends for the New Year in 2020
The new year and the new decade are upon us. It’s a good opportunity for a fresh start and not just in employees’ personal lives with New Year’s resolutions. It’s an opportunity to look to the future and see what the year ahead will hold in Human Resources. Artificial Intelligence in HR Software Artificial intelligence […]
HRCI Vs. SHRM: Which One’s Right for Your HR Career?
If you are an HR professional who is making a move to an organization, odds are you see HR certification in either the desired categories for HR positions.
HR Etiquette After an Interview
Professional courtesy is a two-way street. Just because a recruiter is in a position to decide whether an applicant moves forward in the recruitment and selection process doesn’t absolve him of the responsibility to extend professional courtesy. However, thousands of postings from job seekers in public Internet forums lament the fact that recruiters and employment […]