Once upon a time, the Human Resources Department was known as Personnel. Now it has changed again and is being called things like Talent, Talent Resources, … Read more
Your Workforce Tools Are More Strategic Than You Might Think
This is not a typical article about attracting talented job candidates or retention — while a rich topic, it has become a little tired. There are … Read more
Can You Put a Dollar Value On Your Workforce?
Note: This article is part of an occasional series dedicated to exploring the contribution of human capital assets (people!) to the valuation of a … Read more
With Workers Coming In From the Sidelines, Hiring Could Get a Little Easier
If there’s one thing you can count on in a conversation with talent acquisition leaders, it’s hearing how hard it is to hire people. Last week, … Read more
Turnover is Contagious. Here’s How to Spot It and Stop It
The deadly 2002-2003 SARS outbreak remained an epidemiological mystery for over a decade. The source of the disease — which killed 774 people worldwide — … Read more
HR’s Role When Divorce Impacts Performance
Despite the general pattern of the divorce rate declining, there are still plenty of married couples who untie the knot. Doing so is obviously … Read more
Shedding Light On Workplace Abuse
For decades, an executive at a movie production studio engaged in predatory behaviors against women who worked for and with him. When allegations came to … Read more
Mythbusting the Gig Economy
If 2017 was the year “gig economy” became a household phrase, 2018 will be when businesses adopt this flexible workforce model at scale. Why? We’re in a … Read more
Wellness, Flexible Benefits Can Make a Big Difference
New research reveals that an alarming 62% of workers believe that their employer and workplace are having a negative or very negative impact on their … Read more
Referral Programs Work Best If You Stay Alert to Their Downside
From my desk I can see the impact that employee referrals have on hiring: Four members of our 12-person team received some kind of referral for their … Read more