The rising costs of employee benefits has U.S. employers rethinking which benefits they’ll continue to offer and how much of the cost they’ll cover for employees, according to the Society for Human Resource Management’s report 2014 Employee Benefits: An Overview of Employee Benefits Offerings in the U.S. The report, released in June, includes the findings […]
Considering that many HR practitioners fall into the field, pursuing an HR certification can be a great way to prove expertise in the industry. But is getting certified worth it? And which one should you pursue? Many senior HR professionals have received certification from the major players: the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and […]
Human resources is important to organizations in myriad areas, ranging from strategic planning to company image. HR practitioners in a HRM Exam who have well-rounded expertise provide a number of services to employees. The areas in which HR maintains control can enhance an employees’ experience throughout the workforce while strengthening business operations. 1. Strategic Management […]
For a career in human resources or recruitment, check out these certifications. There is a broad range of responsibilities that fall to HR professionals. The right certification can help you rise up in the ranks. Many of us think of HR as the people in charge of filling open positions within an organization, but it’s […]
Over the last few years, the piece I wrote about the PHR vs the SHRM-CP certifications has been seen hundreds of thousands of times. I’ve had dozens of comments and questions from people, and over time my thoughts have changed a bit and have become more clear. Plus, some of the actions of the certifying […]
Want to be at the top of your field? Want to be the best HR professional that you can be? Need inspiration to help you get there? Here are ten tips to be the best HR professional you can be: 1. Choose An HR Specification Even if you’re a generalist and like to be one, […]
The best asset of any company is the employees. While employees leave for a wide variety of reasons, pay is a major cause of employee turnover. Employees who feel that they aren’t valued by the company or paid enough for their positions tend to search for other jobs. It’s essential to recognize employees as the […]
The very mention of appraisals, reviews and ratings is enough to make seasoned professionals cringe and rejoice alike. For some, these are occasions when they would come out smiling out of the review whereas for others, there is nothing memorable about the whole process. So, what is it that is so important about performance management? […]
While there are a lot of important questions to ask in an interview, there are also some questions that you shouldn’t ask. You may want to find out as much as you can about your prospective employees, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, has laws to protect employees from discrimination. You may not […]
HRIS, HCM, HRMS – if you’re confused about the difference between these HR technology systems, you’re not alone. Thanks to vendors, marketing professionals and analysts interchangeably using these terms when marketing their technology solutions, these acronyms have befuddled many in the HRIS industry. There are lots of other acronyms being used to describe HR software […]
Employees leave voluntarily for a variety of reasons. While no one likes to see employees quit, it’s important to use the experience as a learning opportunity. Why an employee chooses to leave can help you improve the job or company for the employees that remain. Turnover can be expensive, potentially costing more than an employee’s […]
Feedback is important. It’s how employees know that they’re doing a good job. It’s also how they know there are areas in which they need to make changes. Both praise and constructive criticism can help improve both their motivation and performance. So why wait until the annual review rolls around to give this feedback? Difference […]
Employee turnover costs companies thousands. There’s the cost of lost productivity, recruitment, hiring, and training. But what can a company offer to keep employees from leaving? Employees stay or go for a variety of reasons, but what benefits a company offers can make a difference. Not all employee perks need to be big or expensive. […]
