As the economy continues to struggle, companies across the country realize how important it is to maximize the value of their human resources departments. This means that companies must hire highly skilled human resources professionals who have insight and expertise to organize the staff while also motivating them. A company’s human resources department will need [...]
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The number of job applicants at companies across the country is at its highest level in years, mainly because of the number of unemployed persons in the United States right now. There are thousands of applicants for a single position at most companies, which means that human resource departments need to weed out the unqualified [...]
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Smoking or non? The standard greeting at a restaurant is virtually unheard these days. Although there is no federal law prohibiting people from smoking indoors in public locations, some states, including California, Massachusetts and South Dakota, have adopted a statewide ban which would prevent smokers from doing just that. Now it seems that some places [...]
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In today’s world, it can be difficult for small businesses to figure out whether or not they should use an in-house employee or outsource their human resources issues. According to human resource professionals, the size of a company, its resources, and the involvement of its executives helps to determine its strategy for human resources. In [...]
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HR.com launched 22 certification programs in summer of 2010 in the hopes of making IHR education more widely available for free and by making certification very affordable at less than $400. Two common programs, Master Sorcerer and Keeper of the Company Watch, help HR specialists improve their careers. Master Sorcerer is used to make people [...]
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Social media is an ever-expanding base for communication. Its role in the average person’s everyday life is continually growing. But its presence in the workplace is equally significant, and more and more employers are utilizing the benefits of social networking. Global professional services company, Towers Watson, has released the results of its 2011 Change and [...]
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Sexual harassment in the workplace seemed to be on the backburner over the past decade or so, until Herman Cain and his scandal hit the media in recent weeks. Out of sight for sexual harassment at work does not necessarily mean out of mind. The number of sexual harassment complaints filed by employees continues to [...]
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A study conducted by Bersin & Associates, a human resources advisory firm, shows that companies are seeing a significant advantage when it comes to recruiting costs for new employees. For a company that has more than 10,000 employees across the globe it will pay roughly $1,900 per new hire. This is compared to midsized companies [...]
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Employees often file a lawsuit against their former bosses after they’ve been terminated. Sometimes the suit is suggested by co-workers or family. But would you ever sue your previous employers on the advice of the HR Director? That’s exactly what a woman alleges happened to her. Lisa Makowski worked in the Marketing Department for a [...]
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Creating a new business, or expanding an existing one, can be a daunting task for those operating in foreign territory. These businesses will need to follow the rules that relate to human resources and employment law compliance in the country in which they are operating. When opening an office overseas, most United States businesses find [...]
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