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There is no shortage of the number of cybercriminals who want to separate companies and their employees from their cash. No matter how intelligent or diligent you are when it comes to email and other online scams, anyone can fall victim to them. Cybercriminals are clever and are able to concoct elaborate phishing scams just …

Most organizations and teams struggle with the balance needed to solve practical problems for the business against their budget constraints. Sometimes these solutions work just fine. At other times, when organizations award projects to the lowest bidder, the ‘solutions’ end up costing much more than expected. The CBC recently reported that even the Canadian government …

According to research recently conducted by the world’s largest association of HR professionals, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), just under half (48%) of HR professionals say they have either seen or witnessed violence in the workplace.   Employment Screening Resources reported on its website that the survey was conducted by SHRM in February of …

A company’s reputation can be made better or damaged by what others find on social media. According to an article reported on the PR Newswire website, 88% of small businesses do actively monitor their online reputation. Because of the increased competition for the attention of present and potential customers, having an online presence today is …

Whether it’s a snow or ice storm, floods, wildfires, massive power or communications outages, businesses need to know how to respond to disasters. While no one can predict what may happen or when, the best way to do this is to be prepared for such events beforehand. In a recent article by Sonia Fiorenza for …

The latest buzzword in HR circles these days is “ghosting”. Ghosting is when a new candidate applies for an open position and everything seems to be going great, it looks like they will get a shot at an interview. Then all of a sudden, like a ghost, all communication ceases. There are no calls, no …

Is it possible that there is a link between a higher minimum wage and workers making better health choices? A recent article by HR Dive editor, Valerie Bolden-Barrett that appeared on their website seems to suggest just that. Researchers from the Stanford Center of Longevity & Fidelity Investments, which also worked with research obtained from …

With the constant changes in healthcare in the U.S., it’s no wonder that 35% workers either don’t know enough about or don’t fully understand what their healthcare benefits are or what they’re paying for. According to an article which appeared on the HRDive website, most workers (62%) who were recently surveyed by Maestro Health felt …

Most of us have heard a great deal in the news about women and minorities who are passed over for positions in fields that are mostly dominated by men. What we hear far less about, however, are when men are turned away from positions that are traditionally dominated by women. In a story appearing on …

Companies who are more comfortable spending resources on new HR recruiting tools may find themselves ahead of the curve when it comes to employing top performers for their organizations. According to a recent article appearing on the Benefits News website, the occupants of the C-suites of most major employers and professionals believe that technology is …

The competition for top talent in today’s workforce is fierce. With low unemployment figures, workers today not only are able to pick and choose whom they want to work for, today they will think nothing of jumping ship if they feel there is a chance for better pay or advancement elsewhere. According to an article …

Workers in 19 States have just received a gift in their paychecks at the beginning of 2019.  Many workers will be seeing legislated increases in pay due to recent legislation passed over the past year. According to a story on the HR Dive website, Fisher & Phillips LLP recently released a report showing which states …

In a recent story appearing on the CPA Practice Advisor website, Jim Link, chief human resources officer for Randstad North America offers advice for HR professionals in 2019. “HR strategies won’t be effective if they don’t evolve,” he said.  Link went on to explain that in order to attract the best and most talented candidates …

The center of the Third Annual FICCI HR Conference 2018 is how the advance of technology is affecting the business world at every level. The theme of the conference was “Redesigning HR in the era of the disruptive technology.” What was agreed by nearly all in attendance that today we are facing the most monumental …

It’s the season of giving, and many workers are looking forward to finding out what kind of holiday bonus may be in store. In an article appearing on the JD Supra website, those organizations that have done well and who want to show their appreciation for the workers who helped make that happen, there are …

      A recent study by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) conducted in September 2018 study has found increased revenue growth, profitability and overall customer satisfaction with PEO services. According to an article appearing on the Biz.com website, economists Laurie Bassi and Dan McMurrer of McBassi and Associates say that the …

According to Senior Vice President of People at The Learning Experience, Traci Wilk, stepping up to be a leader by focusing on helping others rather than thinking of yourself may be the best ways to be noticed by your boss. Business Insider reported in a story in their HR Insider column that the former Executive …

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 …