Who knew William Shakespeare knew so much about human resources and compensation? Seriously. If you don’t believe me, just read this line from Romeo and Juliet: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” I don’t mean to take us back to freshman English class—I… Read on…
Across the business landscape, pressure is mounting for pay transparency. With Pay Equity legislation sweeping the U.S., as well as company cultures transforming to embrace transparency, pay openness is a critical question in every organization. But how far is your organization willing to go? The degree to which you share your compensation formula with your… Read on…
Free is tempting. Free is easy on your bottom line. Free can be deceiving. We all want something for free, but as an HR professional, should salary data be on the list of freebies you take advantage of? There are several websites that provide employees with free salary information so they can gauge their worth… Read on…
Salary ranges. The phrase alone is like nails on a chalkboard for most human resources professionals. When we think of salary ranges, we envision an unnecessary administrative burden, we imagine wasting our time on a useless project for management, and we think of…math (cue thunder and lightning). So why bother with salary ranges in the… Read on…
Drinking my morning cup of coffee, I look out my window, and for a moment it looks like the world is standing still. For years, my street has been packed with cars by 6:00 AM on weekday mornings, people rushing on to the expressway, a few stopping only for gas or breakfast on the go.… Read on…
If you’re reading this, I don’t need to tell you what a crazy month it’s been. March 2020 has brought vast changes to our daily lives in the blink of an eye, one of the biggest being how we work. Telecommuting has swiftly shifted from an occasional (or possibly nonexistent) practice for many professionals to… Read on…
So a position just opened up at your company, and it’s your job to fill it. You don’t just want a good candidate, you want the best candidate. You want someone that isn’t just passionate about their field, but a person with remarkable professionalism and standards. The job posting you use to entice and attract… Read on…
If you are currently seeking a new job or career, you are in luck. Reports are coming in that many available jobs have been opening since the holidays ended – and employers want to fill them now. Whether it’s a career change you want or you’re an HR professional curious about hot jobs right now,… Read on…
As 2019 comes to a close, we not only have a new year to look forward to, but the start of a brand new decade (crazy, right?). This will undoubtedly have many professionals wondering what the future will hold for business, including human resources. Here are some HR trends that are expected to really take… Read on…
Great work teams are like engines. You can fit your car with the most powerful V8 engine on the market, but refusing to care for it and give it oil won’t do you much good. Similarly, putting together a group of talented, high performers doesn’t always guarantee that a quality sense of teamwork will emerge… Read on…