Free food is consistently one of the most popular work perk not directly related to work itself (i.e. flexibility, half days). People love to eat for free and FS Investments is happy to give all of its employees three free meals a day... so long as they participate in the company's "all-encompassing" wellness program. During the onboarding process new hires meet with ... Read Full Article
How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect You and Your Day at Work?
There’s nothing better than curling up with a soft blanket and pillow and getting some sleep. However, 37 percent of Americans don’t get near the required amount of rest. Stress is a significant factor with insomnia, but it can be other things like a medical condition, or even a mattress can affect your sleep. Sleep and productivity go together. If you’re not getting enough ... Read Full Article
Are You Ready to Have Employees Displaced?
We have all read about robots replacing workers in the not too distant future. I wrote about it in Future Friday: Repetition may spell the end of your job on my blog. Other posts include one of mine on this site, here, and one from Megan Purdy, here. When we see articles and posts about robots taking jobs we think factories first, then offices with repetitive jobs. Indeed this ... Read Full Article
How to Get Started with Your Digital Recruiting Strategy
This morning I'm sitting in a workshop session on the subject of recruiting and hiring. Things are just kicking off, and as I listen to the speaker and talk to the recruiters and HR professionals who are in the room, I am reminded how varied the experiences and interests among us. Just like companies recruiters have different strong points, experience levels and nuances to ... Read Full Article
“Low Status” Men Avoid Negotiating In the Workplace
According to new research "low status" men who occupy position are less likely to negotiate for raises or promotions in the workplace. It's become popular to argue that a big reason the pay gap persists is women's reluctance to negotiate, with schools and and other organizations setting up negotiation workshops just for women, in hopes of fixing the problem. But if "low status" ... Read Full Article
3 Ways to Make Social Media Work FOR Your Job Search
Tools are amazing things. Having the right tool for the job can make all of the difference, but using the wrong tool can be a huge headache. Hammers are one example. Using a hammer with a nail is great, but using a hammer to drive a screw is not so good. Likewise, saws can be helpful, but in the hands of someone who is untrained or inexperienced, a saw can lead to damage or ... Read Full Article
What You Need To Know About the End of DACA
President Trump has announced his plans to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which provides “temporary relief from deportation” and work authorization for certain undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. when they were minors. There are over 800,000 DACA beneficiaries across the country, the majority of whom are legally employed by U.S. ... Read Full Article
New to HR? Exploring the Office Rules
Being new to the professional world and having your own office is one of the most exciting feelings ever! At least for me it was. I had finally found my HR position in an amazing company and was ready to move in, decorate and dominate! As a young professional, you might not have experienced what it's like to be in an office environment. Being around the same executives every ... Read Full Article
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