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In a recent article which appeared on the HR Dive.com website, the field of HR seems to have a bit of a diversity problem.  HR is mainly dominated by women. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that an astounding 73.3% of HR managers are women.   While some may be tempted …

HR professionals know when employees have medical issues, it can be a challenge to make decisions within the organization. If they are handled improperly, it can create significant legal issues as well. In an article appearing on the SHRUM website, Jeffrey Rhodes reported on such a situation involving Mid-South Extrusion Inc. and an allegation of …

It is no secret that in spite of all of our technological advances, the pace of work has drastically increased. While many of the tools that workers have access to seem to encourage workers to collaborate closely on a real-time basis, according to Mike Pugh, Vice President of Collaboration at RingCentral Glip, it can take …

More than half of employers looking to fill open positions within their organizations will routinely check the social media profiles of candidates. According to a recent study conducted by Career Builder, the vast majority of employers (70%) are checking out prospective employees social media profiles before extending an offer of employment. Even after a worker …

Almost everyone has heard advice from doctors and researchers that leading a sedentary lifestyle is not good for your health. Even though most people realize it’s true at least on an intellectual level, according to a recent story which appeared on the Personnel Today Website that is exactly what many workers are doing in during …

A recent study by UK consulting firm Bain found that the majority of human resource departments and PEO’s plan to increase tech budgets within two years or less. A large share of tech investment will go toward apps and systems that make use of artificial intelligence technology.  While many have already begun making the transition …

The #MeToo movement recently turned one year old. This movement, mostly catalyzed by accusations against former Hollywood movie mogul, Harvey Weinstein, caused millions of women (and men) around the world to step forward and talk about their experiences of sexual assault. Some of those experiences happened on the job, and companies responded to the issue …

Mistakes can be common, especially when it comes to health insurance claims. Because many organizations are often understaffed, clerical and data entry errors can end up adding significant cost to a company’s bottom line. According to an article appearing on the Employee Benefits Advisor website, those same organizations can get some of this money back …

As we mentioned in an earlier blog post, the growth of the PEO industry is significantly larger than that of the rest of the U.S. economy. An article at the 2 Staffing.com website affirms the figures from a study released by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) at its annual conference in Phoenix. The …

The economy has been on the upswing lately. Employment figures are up and organizations are fiercely competing to hire top talent. Even with all of that good news in the work sector, a recent article appearing on the Benefits Pro website, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) indicates that PEO’s are experiencing growth …

If you have managed to put a stellar team together in your organization, of course, you want to be able to keep them happy. A recent article in Human Resources Online says that the ability to not only attract and hire top talent is one thing, but the ability to give them what they want …

In a story appearing on the Personnel Today website, researchers with the University of West England (UWE) assert that with the advent of the smartphone, the commute should be considered as part of the workday. It is because of better access to Wi-Fi on trains that workers are using their travel time to handle work …

Almost everyone knows the importance of not wasting time while on the job. Getting your assigned tasks done and on time is a necessary part of work life. But what if it’s your boss who is the one who is wasting your precious time? An article appearing in the Wall Street Journal by Robert I. …

The interview process can be a bit of a game for both job seekers and for hiring managers. Those who are being interviewed are no doubt putting their best foot forward, highlighting strengths, downplaying personal weaknesses and giving interviewers the answers that they anticipate that the would-be employer wants to hear from a prospective candidate. …

No matter what form harassment takes on the job, it is a problem that is still a long way from being solved. According to a recent article appearing on the Forbes magazine website, Corey Coleman, HR chief for FEMA, had allegedly been engaging in ongoing sexual harassment of women at the federal agency. He had, …

Inevitably, if you work with others, you are going to come across coworkers who will annoy you. Your coworkers can make a huge difference in whether you love or hate your job.   According to a recent article appearing on the Human Resources Online website, a recent study conducted by UK-based E-cigarette company Vapourcore asked 1,000 people …

With today’s current competitive job market, it is now more important for workers to be paid what their skill set and experience are worth and for employers to meet that challenge. In an article that appeared on the Benefit News Website, Richard Stolz interviewed Vice President of People at PayScale (https:/www.payscale.com), Stacey Klimek, how companies …

No one likes to work for a bad boss, and yet nearly every person has at one time or another worked for a manager or business owner who was difficult to work with. It isn’t just a clash in personalities that is the problem. A bad boss can really diminish worker morale and productivity and …

A recent article appearing on the HR Dive website cited a recent study by Oracle in which a large majority of respondents indicated that they would trust orders given to them by a robot. HR Managers as well as workers themselves are seeing the advantages to embracing new AI technologies and using them to make jobs more …

Whenever we have a confrontation with another person, both in our private life and at work, often the best approach in diffusing the situation is by talking it out with the other person involved. Tania Coke, Senior Mediation Consultant for Consensio and author of an article appearing on the Personnel Today website agrees that in the …

What exactly does it mean when someone talks about company culture? Is it something that just happens or is it something that HR professionals can somehow help to nurture and guide? Every company has their culture, and most people know it when they see it. Finding the one that’s the right fit for workers and …

Last month on May 21, 2018, in a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in the case of Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis in favor of the defendant. This case will have a far-reaching effect for many employers, workers and HR professionals regarding overtime pay and class action lawsuits brought …

In 2018 most companies do utilize the services of remote workers. Whether it’s lending a helping hand for commercial writing tasks, graphic design, project management, web design, programming or other tasks, there is a greater demand for remote workers than ever before. According to a recent article by Pamela DeLoatch which appeared on the HR …

No one wants to work for a boss that is unreasonable. Unfortunately, however, some employees not only have to work with a manager or executive who is not just unpleasant, but could be considered downright toxic. In an article appearing on the Human Resources Online website, editors cited a 2009 survey conducted by Google which …

For any organization, taking a good look at the internal processes of each department as well as the overall business is a good practice to get into on an annual basis. According to an article penned by SILA Human Resource Manager, Payal Sondhi, which appeared on the Entrepreneur.com website, it’s a very good practice especially …