Time Off Tips from HR Departments of One
Can you ever unplug when you’re the only HR game in town? Yes, by planning and prioritizing, according to these four solo practitioners
Dental Benefits Are Often Misunderstood, Underused
Lack of knowledge about their dental coverage can cause employees to skip regular checkups and routine cleanings, leading to more expensive and invasive treatments later on
Are Your Employees Prepared for a Workplace Medical Emergency?
What would you do if an employee had a medical emergency on the job? The American Heart Association says most employees aren’t prepared to handle life-threatening health issues—like sudden cardiac…
Agility, Willingness to Pivot Are Key for Transforming Companies: IBM's Gherson
Diane Gherson, IBM's senior vice president for human resources, talks about the company's process of transforming its organization so as to develop leaders who can move quickly in this "age…
When HR Gets It Wrong: Avoiding a Bungled Investigation
The HR professional whose organization is confronted with charges of discrimination or a lack of diversity can, depending on the caliber of his leaders, find himself in a tough spot
NLRB, Deputy Labor Secretary Nominees Face Tough Questions from Senators
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) nominees William Emanuel and Marvin Kaplan and Deputy Labor Secretary nominee Patrick Pizzella were in the hot seat July 13 when Democrats on the Senate…
How to Develop Leadership Skills in Your Entry-Level Job
Just because you aren’t in the executive suite (yet) doesn’t mean you can’t become a leader. Best-selling author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR professional, takes your questions…
I Want My Boss's Job — Should I Tell Her?
Bevan is interested in career advancement and wonders whether it's time to tell the boss, Charlize, that Bevan wants to replace Charlize in her job eventually. Would Charlize be excited…
10 Great Cities For Construction And Extraction Jobs In 2017
When it comes to the construction and extraction industries, there are some areas in the
Smarter KPI’s for Temp & Contract Recruiters
So, last blog we deconstructed crappy perm recruiter KPIs and rebuilt them with a good old ‘backwards plan’. I called for a show of support from Savage Truth readers interested in…