One of the hardest parts of being in HR is navigating situations where the company’s interests conflict with the needs of individual employees. Good employee relations is vital for several reasons, including keeping the company from getting sued. Jackie Plunkett, an HR consultant with Clear HR Solutions LLC, explored the nuances of employee relations in…
Mark your calendars: Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s theme – and several ways to observe Hispanic Heritage Month at work. What Is Hispanic Heritage Month? Observing Hispanic heritage officially began in 1968, as Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1998, that was…
As we move toward 2025, the world of work isn’t getting any simpler. The coming year’s HR trends will involve rapid evolution of technology (particularly in AI), thoughtful and strategic succession planning as experienced employees age out of the workforce, and data-driven adaptation to the explosive emergence of new skills and changing job roles. Here’s…
Workplace culture has evolved from being a mere backdrop to a crucial driver of organizational success. In the past, company culture was frequently overlooked in favor of pressing business needs. However, today’s world is characterized by rapid technological advancements, social movements and economic shifts, and the value of a strong, positive culture has become undeniable. …
Don’t underestimate the power of your middle managers. Success practically relies on them. In fact, they’re pivotal to organizational success. And HR needs more training tips to keep them engaged, productive and at the top of their game. How important is training for your middle managers? Consider this: 92% of HR executives say their people…
The hiring trends that defined us a year ago – both widespread layoffs and painful worker shortages, depending on your industry – haven’t gone away in this year. Specifically, in health care and manufacturing, the talent shortage persists, while tech and journalism continue to see job cuts. HR Has Responded, Adjusted With a little perspective on…
HR trends come and go. Some are good. And some are just lousy HR trends — the ones we want to reverse, abolish or curb. We love to talk about trends at HRMorning to keep our readers ahead of what’s next in their industry. Taking a Look at Lousy HR Trends But today we’re set…
HR strategy shifts are necessary for HR to remain relevant and impactful as the business landscape continues to change. It’s why SHRM 24 presenter Jack Gottlieb, founder and CEO of consulting and training firm Total Solutions Group Inc., titled his session “The Future of HR Is Not HR.” He outlined seven key HR strategy shifts…
