A Modern Day Snipe Hunt: Today’s Insane Push to Hire a “Purple Squirrel”
There’s a good reason why no one ever finds that elusive “purple squirrel” when they’re recruiting for a job. It’s because 999 times out of a thousand, they don’t exist
Understanding The Middle Manager: Convert Their Plight To Power
Too often, we see organizations and teams invest merely to check a box versus making an investment in an employee that will result in a significant difference — for the…
Why Businesses Should Embrace Machine Learning
If you’re still unsure of machine learning and it’s benefits, consider these scenarios. In 2016, Google’s net worth was reported to be $336 billion, and this is largely due to the…
Employee Engagement Is the Key to Innovation – Friday Distraction
(Editor’s Note: Today’s post is brought to you by our friends at Kronos, a leading provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions. Enjoy the post!) We’ve all seen…
Workflex: A Solution for the 21st Century Workplace
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has been working with members of Congress to carefully develop a workflex legislative solution that does three things: supports employees in meeting their…
Trump Seeks to Make Permanent ‘Extreme Vetting’ Questions for Certain Visa Applicants
A proposal from the Trump administration would make “extreme vetting” a permanent fixture of questionnaires that certain visa applicants—including some of those petitioning for employment-based visas—must complete
Immigration Rechecks May Violate the NLRA
Employers need to be aware of a recent case that highlights the importance of establishing robust company policies to achieve compliance with both the Immigration Reform and Control Act of…
Are You Suffering From 'Sunday Afternoon' Syndrome?
When Fridays always seem so distant, and when at about 3
The Risks of Bias Testing
How can HR address forms of bias that employees may be unaware that they hold?
How to Guard Benefits Plans from Cyberattacks
Because employee health and retirement plans are often targets of cyberattacks, HR professionals shoudl take precautions to defend against these assaults