Out Now: Episode 415: Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Clean Energy Sector With Dr. Janell Hills

3 Skills HR Leader Need In Today’s Workplace

Skills HR Leader Need In Today’s Workplace The future of the HR industry is bright. As long as people continue to work and interact with each other in the workplace and as the economy continues to improve, there will continue to be plenty for us to do. Talent, which is our domain, is the number […]

FLSA Changes and What #HR Needs to Know #SHRM15

Before reading this blog, you might want to take a look at Mike Haberman’s blog on Exempt vs. Non-Exempt employees to understand these proposed changes to exempt employees.  Earlier this week the Department of Labor officially proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in terms of the amount companies now must pay exempt […]

Define the Great Disruptor: “Social Media Networking” in the HR Sphere

Defining Social Media Networking in Business Social media networks have been one of the most direct expressions of the internet’s ethos to arise in the past decade. The ability to communicate globally has expanded our individual range of influence while bringing our world closer together. As social media and social networking has evolved to be […]

Podcasting Is Your Best Employee Communication Secret (Part 1)

Check out Part 2 in the employee communication podcast series.  We’re all busy with work, family and just living life. Employees, managers and HR are looking for ways to squeeze more hours, minutes and just things into the day. I think I’ve found the answer through podcasting. Podcasting As an Employee Communication Platform Podcasting is […]

Life of an HR Generalist. Is It Right For You?

I’m a generalist. That’s right. Jack of all trades, master of none. I love my job because I get to use my brain in a variety of different ways on any given day. There are never dull moments. However, there are certainly moments when I’m knee deep in parts of my role that are less […]

HR Best Practices: Going Beyond Minimum Requirements

Employment laws are modified annually. This requires HR professionals to evaluate employee handbooks and rules on a regular basis and update them as necessary to be in compliance. Although it may be alluring, your organization may not always benefit from modifying your policy to satisfy the bare minimal standards. Understanding How Planned Change and Requirements […]