HR Management: Page 120
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Could Homejoy's closing be a sign of the times?
The "sharing economy" app for home cleaning services will be shutting down by month's end -- most likely due to worker classification issues.
By Tom Starner • July 21, 2015 -
Summer's here -- but maybe dress code reminders shouldn't be
Some firms send out specific emails reminding employees of what not to wear in the warm months. Bad idea, writes one consultant.
By Tom Starner • July 20, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Laurence Dutton via Getty ImagesTrendlineA deep dive into the future of work
With shifting employee expecations and the sudden ubiquity of AI, uncertainity is the only certainty in the future of work, workforce experts say. But there are steps HR can take to cope.
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A few months into Holacracy, Zappos is seeing small successes
The shoe e-tailer is going through the growing pains of Holacracy, a radical management strategy with little or no identifiable hierarchy.
By Tom Starner • July 20, 2015 -
Federal execs, workers don't agree on quality of the workplace
The gap in perception metrics is much larger than it should be -- as large as a 50 point difference, in some cases.
By Tom Starner • July 17, 2015 -
How HR leaders can showcase their success
HR leaders looking to prove their value should consider submitting an application for the 2016 WhatWorks® Award Program.
By Tom Starner • July 16, 2015 -
Three CHROs share their vision for the future of HR
Tech plays a starring role, but forget the "human" part of human resources at your own risk.
By Kathryn Moody • July 16, 2015 -
How to ensure your employees won't hate structural change
Employee resistance is one of the biggest reasons why large-scale corporate change falls apart.
By Kathryn Moody • July 13, 2015 -
Do employees improve when ranked against each other?
Company culture can be the deciding point on whether employee rank encourages success or instigates failure.
By Tom Starner • July 13, 2015 -
How HR managers can create tomorrow's workplace today
A new conference, WorkHuman, offered HR leaders some interesting insights on how to make the workplace a more positive environment.
By Tom Starner • July 10, 2015 -
Microsoft to lay off 7,800 employees
Tech giant Microsoft is cutting 6% of its workforce, with most layoffs in the struggling phone division.
By Tom Starner • July 9, 2015 -
What bosses really have to say about millennial hires
A new survey reveals millennials strengths -- and how you can help manage their weaknesses.
By Kathryn Moody • July 9, 2015 -
Why cultivating "cultural intelligence" is key in today's market
Employers who want to go global can no longer ignore the diversity of their consumer base.
By Isabella Alvarez , Kathryn Moody • July 8, 2015 -
Survey: CEOs putting more faith in HR
How new technology and the post-recession atmosphere have given CEOs renewed confidence in their HR departments.
By Tom Starner • July 8, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Why Zappos thinks employee happiness 'shouldn't be about the dollar'
It's not all about the wage raises. A look at how retailers can make their workforces happier and more productive.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 7, 2015 -
How "social justice CEOs" impact the company
When exectives head the "company values narrative", it can be a boon -- if it doesn't fall flat on its face.
By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2015 -
HR speak goes too far, says critic
HR often creates new ways to say the same things in order to make harsh realities sound palatable. But that may not be in your business's best interest.
By Tom Starner • July 7, 2015 -
Study: Invest in your employees or lose them in the job market
If you aren’t focusing on workforce development, you may regret it in the long run.
By Kathryn Moody • July 7, 2015 -
Want more women execs? Hire a woman CEO
Why employers looking to attract and retain talented female executives need to set an example within their ranks.
By Tom Starner • July 2, 2015 -
Human Resources? Try "Human Capital Management"
This new way of looking at HR could put energy back into your organization.
By Kathryn Moody • July 2, 2015 -
Franchises face special HR demands
Running a business as part of a franchise can bring up issues that may challenge unsuspecting owners.
By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015 -
How your company can build an innovation culture
There are four keys to unlocking innovation in the workplace, and they don't follow a traditional way of thinking.
By Tom Starner • July 1, 2015 -
Succeed in HR by learning to adapt
This career can be rewarding, but it also calls for fast-thinking and a willingness to put up with change.
By Tom Starner • June 30, 2015 -
How a little kindness in the workplace goes a long way
Compassion may not be your typical workplace attitude, but the benefits of being nice can't be ignored.
By Tom Starner • June 26, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Employers are struggling to manage hundreds of policies
Managers need to innovate and scale their policy processes to protect their people from risk.
By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015 -
Survey: Boss's bad communication skills drag the company down
Too many employees say their leaders struggle to connect to employees, making those leaders into liabilities.
By Tom Starner • June 25, 2015