When we hear the term “network effect” the discussion is generally based around consumer oriented environments; but there is little discussion … Read more
Employers Need to Be Wary About Illinois’ Biometric Data Law
Note: Biometrics are measurements of biological (like fingerprints or retinas) and physical characteristics (voice recognition or body odor) that can be … Read more
Finding the Needle Is Easier When You Go Niche
Judging from the vast majority of articles in the HR and recruiting press, you might think that your own options for recruitment marketing are LinkedIn, … Read more
CEO Defends SHRM Against #FixItSHRM Criticism
SHRM CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. took an aggressive posture at a conference Tuesday, defending the organization’s participation in White House … Read more
HR 101: 4 Tricky Areas For Employers With Out-of-State Workers
If you’re conducting business in multiple work states, you can count on the fact that you’ll have to deal with more challenges than a single-state … Read more
Training That Makes a Difference Isn’t Off-the-Shelf
In my work helping businesses modernize workplace education, often times I’ve been called in well after a new learning initiative has begun – yet nothing … Read more
When They Say ‘Just Give Me Everything,’ Don’t
One overlooked part of analytics that I’ve had to introduce to organizations is the idea that leaders need to be good consumers of data. What it takes to … Read more
Questions to Ask Yourself to Know If Your HR Is Adding Value
Note: This article is drawn from the book Human Resources Changes the World by Glenn G Jones What’s stopping HR from moving forward as a value-added must … Read more
Do You Know the Difference Between Analyzing and Reporting?
What are analytics and how are they different from reports? Simply summed up: “Reports provide data; analytics provide insight,” which is true, but not … Read more
New Health Plans Expose The Insured To More Risk
One health plan from a well-known insurer promises lower premiums but warns that consumers may need to file their own claims and negotiate over charges … Read more