Teachers Working Far Too Many Hours According To New Report
Teachers are some of the hardest working people on earth, with most going far beyond what should be within their job description. Personnel Today reports that a recent series of studies conducted by University College in London found that most teachers work between 47 and 49 hours per week on average with some working 59 […]
Burnout Rates Above 90% According To New Survey
There can be many reasons why today’s workers are experiencing burnout. According to a recent article by Valerie Bolden-Barrett on the HR Dive website, senior managers and workers disagree what the main reason for employee burnout comes down to. In a recent survey conducted by Accountemps and reported by Robert Half, while the US is […]
Millennials Feel Comfortable Walking From Jobs That Are Too Stressful
Today’s workers are becoming more health-conscious than ever and are looking to their employers to help them manage their wellness, but are companies keeping up with those expectations? According to a recent article appearing by Rita O’Donnell on the HR Dive website, companies are falling short. In a recent study conducted by employer health management […]
Leadership Potential May Be The Reason You’re Getting Passed Over
There are plenty of reasons why workers get passed over for a promotion. While it can be disheartening, according to Jerene with Human Resources Online, there could be a reason for it. In today’s job market where companies are searching for top talent, the number one reason why workers don’t get promoted from within is […]
Non-STEM Graduates More Concerned About The Future
It may come as a surprise to organizations looking for new talent just entering into the workforce are confident they will be receiving one or more offers of employment once they graduate college. This is especially true if they have a degree in STEM fields like computer science. Conversely, HR Dive reports that graduating students […]
Human Resource Professionals Try To Decide How To Handle Medical Marijuana In The Workplace
The majority of states across the US have approved the legalization of the use of cannabis in some form, or they are preparing to do so in the near future. In an article by Joanne Deschenaux which appeared on the SHRM website, that still-contentious issue is now creating challenges for HR professionals. According to federal […]
Modernize Or Perish!
Over the past decade, the digital revolution has changed every aspect of our modern day lives. In the workforce, digitization is leading the way for HR professionals in terms of recruitment, benefits management, and the overall operations of organizations. In an article which appeared on the HR Dive website, contributing editor Valerie Bolden-Barrett believes that […]
Will AI Benefit HR?
By now, most HR professionals realize what a game changer, artificial intelligence or AI is to the industry across the board. In an article appearing on the UK’s HR News website, guest blogger, Julie Provino wonders what all of the increased automation will mean for both workers and HR as an industry. Provino asserts that […]
AI Recruitment Tools Are Becoming More Common To Save Time
A chief challenge for companies today is to find the right candidate for a job. According to a recent article appearing on the Raconteur website, Jeffery Ng, chief scientist, says that more and more HR professionals are turning to artificial intelligence or AI. Researchers have indicated that many recruiters spend 79% of their time sifting […]
Do Women Need More Help To Make It In Tech?
Many women dream of finding a dream career in tech. Even with recent pushes to get more women and girls interested in jobs in STEM fields, according to a recent survey conducted of 6,898 women from around the world, women have found that there are challenges. In an article appearing on Human Resources Online website, […]
Reducing The Stress Of Performance Reviews
It seems that no matter how good someone is at their job, almost everyone feels the stress of the performance review. There are several ways, however, that managers and organizations can reduce the stress for workers receiving the reviews and those who are giving them. The Forbes Human Resources Council recently shared their ideas on […]
Are Technology Advances Causing More Worker Stress?
The advancement of technology moving at a near breakneck pace has been the norm both inside and outside of the workforce for decades. According to a recent study reported on the Workforce.com website, it is this constant advancement in the workplace that has caused anxiety and stress for workers and has affected their overall health […]
Nike Holds Meeting To Address Problems With Sexism In Company
On March 20th, hundreds of Nike employees gathered within the company’s Tiger Woods Center to hear a message from their top executives. That message was one emphasizing that the company’s culture needed to change. According to an article appearing on the Wall Street Journal website, the assembly was called after a shakeup in the top […]
How Do You Deal With A Complainer?
Almost every workplace has one; that one employee who whines and complains at every available opportunity. It seems as if nothing anyone does is met with their approval. What’s worse is that all of that constant finding of fault with something or someone is starting to take its toll on their teammates. What does an […]
A Warning Against Too Much Automation
Many companies are trying to automate as many jobs as possible in an effort to not only cut costs and improve efficiencies. However, even with the best intentions, sometimes not having a real person on hand to override automated services gone awry can present a whole set of problems. That is what several drivers who […]
Are You Staying Compliant This Tax Season?
No matter what kind of industry you are in, the beginning of a new year can be the perfect time to update and review your company’s current human resource documents and procedures. Doing an annual review of HR procedures, records and compliance are important in order to prevent potential liabilities or lawsuits. In an article […]
Winter Absenteeism Could Be Due To Mental Health Issues
The holidays are now over and people are getting back to their daily lives at work. HR professionals and managers know that’s this is the time of year when there’s a dramatic increase in the level of absenteeism. In an article by Ashlieh Wight that appeared on the Personnel Today website, January 15, dubbed as […]
Iceland Poised To Make Gender Pay Inequality Illegal
Women in today’s workforce may find it a little easier to imagine a world where they can achieve equal pay under the law. That’s because last week Iceland enacted new legislation that says any company or governmental agency with more than 25 people on staff will be required to have government certification of compliance under […]
Fewer Employers Asking About Pay To Remove Pay Gaps
When going on an interview for a new job, it’s rare when the question about how much money you are currently making comes up. All of that may be changing, however, and it’s all in the name of closing the age-old problem of the wage gap. In a recent article appearing at Dispatch.com, because employers […]
Resumes in 2018
It can be a challenge to know how to create a resume that will put you ahead of the competition. According to a recent article appearing on the CNBC website, it’s a good idea for those stepping out into the job market in 2018 to do a little bit of homework first. One of the […]
Do You Know The Cost Of Losing a Good Hire?
Almost everyone either knows or has heard of a worker who would have been a bad fit for the organization or position that they were hired for. In a recent article that appeared on the Human Resources Online website, author Bridgett Hall drew on a recent survey that was recently conducted by CareerBuilder through Harris […]
Hidden Diseases That Could Be Raising Employer Insurance Costs
There is no question that health insurance and health insurance premiums are of a concern to everyone. In an effort to help reduce costs across the board, companies have put many wellness initiatives in place in an effort to help their employees get a better handle on their health. Many of these company-sponsored wellness programs […]
Many Minority Employees Feel That Their Careers Are Hampered By Discrimination
It’s hard to believe that more than fifty years after the passage of the Civil Rights Act, workers around the world still face discrimination in the workplace. In the United States, being able to have a safe workplace that is free of discrimination or harassment is guaranteed by federal law. It is certainly a reasonable […]
Talking To HR About Toxic Individuals
No one should ever have to endure a toxic work situation. When a team or even a boss makes work time nearly unbearable, the only option for some workers is to simply walk away. In an article appearing on the Huffington Post, Heather Spruill, HR Manager, recently recounted a letter she received from a reader […]
Learning in the Workplace a Growing Problem for Executives
The pace of change in the workplace today comes at breakneck speed. Both workers and the organizations they work for are constantly seeking to upgrade skills and their knowledge base. Many feel the need for a nearly constant effort in order to keep up and stay relevant. In a recent article appearing at Forbes.com, a […]