As a Human Resources professional, one of the most difficult parts of the job is to keep the business staffed with quality employees. If your business has a high turnover rate, it becomes even more difficult to not only hire quality employees but also to fill what...
The idea of changing the work week from five days to four days has been a popular option for business owners and employees alike. The idea behind a four day work week does not give way to a complete overhaul of a business and its operations. Simply put, a four day...
In today’s day and age, it is of utmost importance that your resumes is pristine and demonstrates all of the skills you can bring to a job. Hiring managers look through hundreds, sometimes thousands of resumes each week to try and find the best candidates for the job....
We all know the kind of team exercises that make our stomachs turn and have us wishing we would have called in sick the day of. While the sentiment behind these exercises is a noble one, no one wants to build trust by falling onto a co-worker hoping they catch them....
It was around 4:30pm on a Thursday in November. As I was leaving our conference room, I saw a cluster of people gathered around the long glass window separating our reception area and the main hallway of our Madison Avenue building. At first, I thought they...
Although the HR department is seen as the grounding force within an office when it comes to etiquette and best practices, it’s possible that HR professionals can make mistakes of their own. Whether it involves handling an employee issue in the right way, or making a...
The single most important aspect of Human Resources in any setting or application is communication. Without the proper communication, you will not be able to appropriately assess difficult situations that occur between employees in the workplace or when a company wide...
The internet can be a wonderful place to learn. There are hundreds of online resources available to professionals at any given time. Even for those who are seeking certifications and degrees, you can complete the work necessary to get that title all while learning...
If you’re choosing to enter the Human Resources profession, chances are high that you enjoy people. You like to work with people to solve problems, help to educate and nurture them, and provide support when they need it. Having a passion for people is a great...
Let’s face it: some of your employees might not want to be at work today. You actually might not want to be at work today. But, as they say in show business, the show must go on. Everyone has a day where they may be a bit distracted or feel as if the weight of their...
