How to prepare for a meeting is a difficult question to answer, depending on the tone, setting, content, and formality, professional meetings may vary greatly. However, preparing yourself for the meeting beforehand helps you stay relevant and put your thoughts across confidently. Here are a few steps to achieve it. Confirm The Time, Place, And […]
Organizational culture is more than a buzz phrase. It’s the “proper way to think, act and behave within an organization,” according to HR.com in a July 2005 post. Managers make hiring decisions based on a candidate’s potential fit with the organizational culture; employees base a decision to leave on whether that culture fits their needs. […]
In a world overflowing with digital messages, the humble bulletin board is making a surprising comeback. While employees receive countless emails and online updates each day, important information often gets buried under “I’ll read it later” lists. A well-designed physical bulletin board — placed in a shared space — can capture attention, spark engagement, and […]
Most start-ups begin small — often as sole proprietorships or partnerships where the founders handle every task themselves. But as a company grows, it inevitably needs more hands to manage daily operations, coordinate projects, and oversee employees. This is where a Human Resources (HR) department becomes essential. A well-structured HR department not only supports the […]
Human resources professionals balance many tasks on any given day and must be comfortable with multitasking to succeed. A typical day will include both planned and unplanned meetings and activities, as managers and employees look to the human resources department for guidance on a number of issues. An HR representative’s specific responsibilities may vary depending […]
Burnout has negative effects on both employees and the company they work for and can be a huge problem. Burnout affects productivity and morale and isn’t good for your staff’s health, either. It’s also very common and isn’t only caused by heavy workloads or long hours. Given the right, or wrong, circumstances, burnout can affect […]
Manila folders, paper documents, copy machines and steel filing cabinets become a thing of the past when a business implements electronic-based human resources management. Electronic HR management, also known as E-HRM, uses web-based technology to create an HR information system. While very small or new businesses may find implementing E-HRM unnecessary or simply too costly, […]
The news has been filled lately with reports of the spread of the coronavirus. At first, it was just in China, but then a cruise ship in Japan was quarantined due to the virus. Now, there are cases all over the world, including in the United States. An illness outbreak is different from employees getting […]
The aPHR certification exam is the most entry-level certification out there and is a high starting point for those just entering the HR field.
Identifying your organization’s strategic goals and implementing steps to achieve them is an essential part of the human resources management plan, but it’s just the first step in a number of activities that ensure successful HR management. Evaluating an HR management plan for success includes looking at recruitment policies, hiring processes, the extent to which […]
Human resources is among the first departments to promote diversity training and, therefore, plays an integral role in assessing the company’s need for diversity awareness and sensitivity training. Lobbying for executive support of diversity training is the first of many steps for the HR department leader — as in, supporting the decision that the workforce […]
The job functions of a human resource manager vary by employer. You can hire a human resources manager with experience that fits your company’s needs, which might include hiring, training and terminating employees; handling payroll and company benefits; and handling employee issues. Because the manager’s job function bridges satisfaction between the employee and company, lacking […]
Human resources (HR) professionals play a critical role in shaping an organization’s success. Beyond managing recruitment, training, employee relations, and benefits, HR must also look ahead—anticipating future workforce requirements to ensure the company’s growth and sustainability. Strategic forecasting allows HR teams to align talent planning with organizational goals, helping businesses stay competitive in an ever-changing […]
