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. […]
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 […]
Jobs and the skills of the future are changing rapidly. In fact, 79% of jobs in Hong Kong will be transformed in the next three years according to a recent Microsoft report. This mean’s the war for future-ready talent with the right mix of education and adaptability is shrinking and the competition fiercer than ever. In today’s market […]
I noticed this conversation on LinkedIn this week and it really made me think: Technology was supposed to make our work lives easier but it turns out that for many of us it has made it even busier. Businesses can now hook workers around the clock almost every day of the year using messaging tools […]
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Gone are the days of manually posting a simple job description to one or two job boards. The future of recruitment lies in algorithms, gamification, and other scientific hiring techniques offered by the top HR software programs. Companies are hiring better candidates in less time using minimal effort. According to Forbes, the popularity of these programs have helped […]
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Human resources professionals are in the business of people. Unfortunately, it’s all-too-easy to get caught up in the day-to-day minutiae of retirement plans, PTO logs, and annual reviews, at the expense of initiatives that engage and motivate staff. How can you establish a work environment that offers more than just a paycheck — the kind […]
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According to a new survey by 4 Media Group and Andrews Heat for Hire, feeling warm at work makes people more productive. The survey focused on five major cities in the UK and looked at how the cold affects people’s productivity and happiness in the workplace during winter. The results suggest that being cold makes […]
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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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