Encourage managers to create a peer network.
Vicki Managers must build good working relationships with their employees and their boss. This is something we often discuss. We don't often talk enough about how important it is for managers…
Predictive Analytics: Key Measurements
In the last few years, there has been a rise in conversations about predictive analytics and human resource management. What is predictive analytics? They can be viewed this way: HR…
Apps can help employees be more productive.
According to Pew Research Center, 85% of Americans have a smartphone. 15% of these people are "smartphone-only", meaning they only use their smartphone as their primary internet device. They don't have…
As the business world changes, HR Competencies change.
Over the last few years, we've discussed how the business world is changing. It's all around us. Different expectations are placed on employees by their employers. The introduction of new…
Delivering HR Services Helps Employee Experience Improve
Organizations must continue to retain and hire the best talent, regardless of the unemployment rate. This means that employees have access to the information they require at their fingertips. Author…
Organizations: State Laws May Impact Your Remote and Hybrid Work Strategies
Because state legislation only affects a small percentage of people, I don't discuss it much on HR Bartender. At least, that's what I used to think. Two reasons why state…
What is Internal Mobility? Why is it Important?
No matter what the current situation is in today's market for talent, it is important to ensure that employees can pursue career opportunities. Pew Research found that 63% of employees…
Emails Rejecting Jobs: Are They Necessary? – HR Bartender
Lifehacker published a recent article titled How to Respond to a Job Rejection Email. The article focused on whether candidates should respond to rejections from companies. The article made me think…
The Technology Age: HR Needs to Design Work
A few weeks back, I wrote an article on The four strategies organizations can use to hire talent: borrow, buy, build and borrow. The implications of the article for H.R.…
All HR departments should have data policies.
Data is a vital part of human resources departments. Information about applicants, candidates and employees. These data include addresses, health information and social security numbers. HR also has information about…