You’ve been following and reading the HR Software Solutions blog for years because you’re likely in the human resources industry. If you’re feeling stuck in a rut, how do you take your career to the next level? This recent article from USNews.com gives practical advice how online programs could boost your career. Here’s an excerpt: […]
A human resources employee was fired after he appeared to mock a prospective job applicant’s English in an email. Emily Huynh’s father, Minh Huynh, is a Vietnamese immigrant who is still working on his English, so she reads over her father’s emails at the end of the day to help him understand words that tripped […]
Before starting your career in human resources—or even before you decide to study HR management in a course or college setting—you should be aware of the needs and expectations within the industry. In terms of potential for growth, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that HR manager positions are set to grow 13% by 2022. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
Conducting an employee survey within an organization is one of the most common practices to figure out what improvements are necessary to make. Before we can enhance employee satisfaction we need to know what the areas of concern are and whether it’s viable to apply changes because of them. By conducting a survey, an organization […]
No matter where you go—school, sports, restaurants, parks—there’s likely someone that’s going to show up and have lots of opinions—many of them loud—about the current state of the world. They may dislike the policies of an elected official. They may think their choices should be everyone’s choices. They may disapprove of news, or people, or […]
Guest post by: Sally Keys After firing an employee for penning a controversial memo, tech giant Google has found itself under fire for an oppressive and demoralizing employee culture. With all of the unrest surrounding the company, other employers are now asking themselves how they can keep employees happy without compromising the integrity of their business. Instead […]
This article originally appeared in HR Excellence Essentials. Anyone that has ever attempted an HR project internally, without experienced outside help, is nodding vigorously after reading the title of the post. HR projects are difficult, no two ways about it. If timelines aren’t followed, or checklist items fall through the cracks, the entire HR project […]
With so many nascent companies experiencing rapid growth the past few years, the question of when it’s appropriate to create an HR department (and not rely on agencies or outsourcing) is on the horizon. HR activities at startups are often reactive in nature instead of proactive. That leaves gaps in the system. Heather Huhman, career […]