The role of human resources is evolving, and industry now demands far more from the people function than ever before. The most significant trends in Modern HR over the last decade were: A more competitive global business landscape The impact of...
When it comes to creating and managing leadership development programs, it’s easy to take a one-size-fits-all approach. However, as many People Operations pro's now point out, this strategy is not nearly as robust as a tailored leadership development program that...
There are only 24 hours in a day, true, but some days in a startup are longer than others. Think about that for a moment. Some days are longer than others — not in terms of actual time but in...
Data collection tools provide a viable way to reduce paperwork. By using these tools to collect and store pertinent safety-related data, it becomes possible to minimize the likelihood of your workers experiencing a work injury. Not only do the tools reduce...
In business, the idea of getting the absolute truth from your customers and your employees is something that we know, deep down, to be essential, but when we take the appropriate steps to get feedback, we do it with our...
Many employers have made the mistake of keeping an underperforming employee around for too long. Managers question on whether to let an under-performing employee go or wait until a replacement is found. Apart from poor performance, some other common reasons that employees...
Running a company can come with a lot of different responsibilities. Not only do you need to ensure that you are serving your customers well, but you need to be able to turn a profit too. And this can mean...
As the climate continues to change around the world, people are becoming more aware of the impact that their actions have on the environment. The main culprit behind rising levels of greenhouse gases isn’t families, however. The blame lies largely...
The new, “flat” world of business demands a new age of leaders who can steer the organization in the right direction while influencing other sustainable team member figures within the company. With many organizations utilizing cost-effective methods of international outsourcing, telecommuting...
There’s no denying that the principal asset of a business is its employees. Indeed, the skills and experience they bring every day can not only lead productivity but also influence innovation and creativity in the workplace. Without a good team...
Any good business owner knows that their staff are the most important part of their company. Without good employees, you’re never going to get anywhere. But what a lot of people don’t know is how to get the best out...
A familiar daydream of many an employee and employer has involved seeing the walls of the HR department crumble and, one by one, all their people brought into the middle of the open office for a humiliating public trial followed...
Know the Crucial Steps to Take If You Are Injured on the Job Most of us go to work every day, do our jobs, and come home at the end of our shift in exchange for a paycheck. We have an...
There should be nothing in the running of your business which is more important than looking after your health and the safety of your employees. But far too many businesses overlook having a robust health and safety policy. Even if...
Thanks to how change is affecting the market, employees are required now, more than ever, to engage in continuous learning and development. You could call it a part of the job. It’s learn or live to see yourself replaced by...