What is HR digital transformation? HR digital transformation is more than implementation of self-service platforms and technologies for HR. It carries the potential of a new discourse about HR operations. It provides new ways for streamlining HR tasks like employee learning, training, and performance: leading to better employee engagement, innovation, and motivation. The biggest myth […]
In order for a business to operate smoothly, establish a good reputation and reach its established goals, all departments should work seamlessly like well-oiled cogs in a machine. Sales, marketing, management, research, production should all be aligned with the company’s corporate ethos and deliver maximum productivity. However, beyond profit reports and spreadsheets, a company is […]
According to a study done by Clutch, 29% employees often work from home while 18% work from either a coworking space or a public free space such as a coffee shop or library. These numbers point to a rising trend of working outside a normal office. At least 54% of employees with the option to telework, […]
Since the earliest times, philosophers and scientists have been probing into the mysteries of human intelligence and reasoning. Like our ocean and space exploration, our huge strides in knowledge were followed by a lingering question: How can we apply what we have learned about us to help ourselves live and work better? It was the […]
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Technology has changed the world as we know it, and as other industries and departments have evolved accordingly, so too has human resources. A strong HR department is essential to every business, and the advent of new tech often promises vast improvements to the field. But when it comes to such a human-centric industry, new […]
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Hong Kong employees work some of the longest hours in the world – regular extra time, always connected via mobile and often not even leaving their desks for lunch. However, this work “hard” mentality often causes a loss of productivity and it’s definitely unhealthy. Not only affecting employee mental and physical well-being but it could be […]
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Many human resources competencies are non-negotiable, because a lack of them could mean the difference between business success or failure. No smart business owner with employees will — nor should — discount the impact of human beings and their contribution, connection, communication and emotion when conducting business. This should be where human resources comes in. […]
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Employment tax credits, particularly the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, can be extremely lucrative for employers who meet optimal criteria for these programs. Between state credits and WOTC, there are many opportunities for employers in a variety of industries to significantly improve their bottom lines through these credits. However, applying for and recouping these […]
Read MoreA brief open letter to my family, friends, and business partners: Ten years ago when I started HR Software Solutions, although I had great optimism and hope, I could have never dreamed what the company would one day become. A whirlwind decade ago I decided that I wanted to help companies select, implement, and train […]
Read MoreThis article originally appeared on humanresourcesonline.net. With the workforce getting leaner nowadays, it’s no surprise to see the workload pile up. But being in a state of constant stress puts your employees at risk or burnout, with most only realising it when it’s too late. To help prevent this from happening, and in line with stress […]
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This piece from Peter Cappelli in the Harvard Business Review touches on an interesting subject. What really is “Big Data” and how does it relate to the current trends in human resources? One of the reasons for the special attention being given to big data in HR is that the department is always under pressure […]
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