A bad employment reference can thwart your efforts to find new work. Many prospective employers use these references to get an idea about your workplace behavior and productivity, and a bad reference suggests an unsuitable employee. Be aware that you don’t have to get fired to get a bad reference. Any time you leave a […]
Human resources managers handle the needs of an organization’s most important assets: employees. They handle issues related to compensation, benefits, training, hiring and motivation, and in large corporations, a manager may exist for each category. HR managers also play an important role when a company downsizes, coordinating severance packages and making sure laid-off employees know […]
A traditional human resources department has staff to handle all aspects of the employee payroll, benefits and other human resource concerns. A self-service human resources system allows employees to enter information and fill out paperwork, such as benefit enrollment forms and time sheets, by themselves on a computer. Using a self-service human resources system may […]
Nearly every interview concludes with the query, “So, do you have any questions for me?” You increase your odds as a candidate if you have meaningful and insightful questions to ask, as it shows you have a genuine interest in the company and the position. This also opens the door to more in-depth conversation, in […]
A human resource specialist or manager with a PHR designation has passed a certification exam to become a “Human Resource Professional.” PHRs are certified in many different areas of human resources, including labor management; employment practices; staffing management; organization and employee development; benefits and compensation; and employee relations. Some may choose to specialize in one […]
Human Resources Certification shows that you are a committed HR professional who will stay current in your chosen field of Human Resources.
Do you use a human resource management system (HRMS)? If not, perhaps you’re wondering whether the benefits are worth the costs. What are the reasons to use an HRMS? What is an HRMS? First, let’s start by outlining what an HRMS is. It is an integrated system providing information used by HR management in decision […]
An HRMS (Human Resource Management System) is a type of HR software that enables the management of several HR functions through the use of information technology. An HRMS aims to improve the productivity and efficiency of the business through the automation of manual and repetitive tasks. This, in turn, also frees up the HR team’s […]
The economy is booming. Employee retention, training, and development are some of the most pressing topics on the minds of your senior leadership. It’s a good time to be in HR. It’s also a great time to take advantage of HR’s high visibility to level up your salary either with a raise or a new […]
Whether you’re an HR professional, leader, administrator or HR supervisor, you’ve either experienced or will experience the responsibility of selecting HR software. That being said, the process of searching, evaluating and choosing the right HR software solution is not as simple as it once was. There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach when it […]
In businesses large or small, those with multiple layers of authority within the human resources department are likely to have several different positions and classifications to fill. The positions range from HR representatives, who represent the lowest level of HR positions, to chief HR officers, who are members of the executive leadership team. The title […]
For many, being busy is a status symbol. It means they’re so essential to their company and that their work is so important that they can’t take even a moment’s break. A lot of people think that being busy is the same as being competent and ambitious. But being busy isn’t always a good thing, […]
If you have decided that it’s time to earn your professional accreditation, the next question is “which one?” HRCI or SHRM? PHR® or CP? SPHR® or SCP? Or one from each organization? Let’s dive into this topic and muddy the waters even more. First of all, certification is important. It is not required to be […]
