How to use people data to help make your company better. May 31, 2023 Solo HR practitioners in small companies often have an abundance of people data that could help their organizations. But they may not know how to make sense of it all. Experts advise focusing on key metrics that will help the organization … Continue reading 5 Key HR Metrics to Track
The importance of a strong network to career advancement is well-documented, but it can also improve the quality of your work life. By Rita Zeidner May 26, 2023 A professional network can be an important tool for advancing your career. But not everyone knows how to network effectively, and many are afraid to even try. That’s … Continue reading How to Build a Better Professional Network
By Leah Shepherd | June 14, 2023 A new ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alters the standard employers must use to determine whether someone qualifies as an independent contractor. In the June 13 ruling, the board concluded that the makeup artists, wig artists and hairstylists who work at the Atlanta Opera are … Continue reading NLRB Case Modifies Independent Contractor Standard
by Jacqueline M. Chen and Samantha Joel | April 12, 2023 Workplace discrimination and exclusion remain significant challenges for many workers who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer and for other gender/sexual orientation minorities (LGBTQ+). A 2018 survey by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that 46% of LGBTQ+ workers reported being closeted … Continue reading Research: How to Be a Better Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community
By Allen Smith, J.D. | June 2, 2023 When writing job offer letters, HR must walk the tightrope between welcoming candidates enthusiastically and scaring them off. Here’s an overview of what to include in and exclude from the letters. Key Elements Phyllis Hartman, SHRM-SCP, president of PGHR Consulting in Pittsburgh, said key elements of a … Continue reading Job Offer Letters: What to Include and Exclude
By Kylie Ora Lobell | May 15, 2023 The length of time an employee spent at a job used to matter a lot. Career advisors followed an unwritten rule that an employee should stay at a job for at least two years to add meaningful skills and experience to their resume. But in a post-pandemic … Continue reading Why Some Employers Look Beyond the Job-Hopper Stigma