Understanding the Importance of Introverts Inside the Workplace
In the wake of Susan Cain’s influential TED Talk, many companies are starting to see the influence and power of introverts in the workplace, despite a “world that can’t stop talking.”
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BYOD Pros and Cons
Are you familiar with the idea of BYOD? If you’re not, it stands for bring your own device—a policy in which employees of an organization utilize their own existing personal devices, like smart phones, for business use. Many organizations today are already utilizing such a policy for their employees.
Firing Drummer Was a Protected Act of Free Expression
We are often asked whether being an “at-will” employer means a company can terminate somebody for a discriminatory reason—for example, because she is a woman or a person of color. The answer is no. The at-will-employment doctrine does not protect employers from the consequences of discriminatory job actions. But the 2nd District Court of Appeal […]
4 Ways Your Leaders Can Be Better in 2019
Leaders and managers of an organization are often ill-prepared for their roles. In fact, according to a Career Builder survey cited in a Forbes article, 58% of managers said they didn’t receive any management training at all.
Looking Past a Candidate’s Résumé to Find the ‘Real Employee’
Over the last few posts, HR Daily Advisor Editor, Jim Davis sat down with RecruitCon 2019 keynote speaker, Jeff Hyman, to discuss the world of recruiting. Hyman touched upon key predictors to look for in an applicant and how the world of recruiting has changed. In yesterday’s post, Hyman explained how the old, arrogant approach […]
Planning for 2020: What Benefits Will Attract Talent in the Future?
I know, we just entered 2019, and already I’m forcing you to think about 2020, but for good reason! As the Boy Scouts say, “be prepared,” and when it comes to your benefits offerings, you’re definitely going to want to plan way ahead to attract talent in 2020.
Finding Hidden Gems and Assessing Their Fit
In part one of this article, we looked at the concept of passive candidates, as well as some broad approaches to finding great talent. Today we’ll look at how to find quality candidates and see if they will complement your organization.
What Employers Need to Consider in the Wake of the Government Shutdown
The U.S. government experienced a partial shutdown, which ended in late January 2019. The partial shutdown impacted many employees and businesses across the nation, and it cost the economy around $1 billion each week.
Not Using AI Yet? Here Are 4 Things You Need to Know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly gaining traction across industries and organizations and will soon power more learning and development (L&D) initiatives. Without AI-enhanced systems, adaptive learning and work inside the modern-day workplace would be impossible.
Corporate Leaders Fear Talent Shortage
In an increasingly service- and skill-driven economy, talent acquisition, development, and retention are immensely important for companies that want to stay competitive in the long run.