How HR Compliance Can Help End Gender Discrimination
During NYC Fashion week, many designers debuted a new selection of gender-neutral clothing lines. Neither man nor woman are signified; rather, these lines aim for comfort, and sleek designs that match everything and everyone. Simple, elegant, easy going — regardless of where these clothes are displayed. This is great for the career-driven twenty-somethings, because it means […]
The Future of HR Is Now: How CHROs Can Help CEOs Succeed
It is often considered the role of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to support the strategic direction set out by the CEO. In order to do that, the CHRO has to adapt: as the CEO changes course, so does the CHRO. A recent survey of CEOs showed that they are anticipating big changes in how […]
Overcoming Fear of Creativity in HR
How can we be more creative at work is one of the topics that keeps coming up in interactions I have with individuals at work, at conferences, and online. It can be challenging to translate desire for the ability to solve problems and provide value through innovative methods of working into actual results. This is […]
Why the ATS is the Selfie Stick of HR
Applicant tracking systems, or ATSs, are often the bane of the HR and recruiting existence. They suck up my time as I click 17 times to push a single candidate through a job requisition. They aren’t dynamic and most don’t allow for boolean search let alone the ability to create a messaging or marketing workflow […]
Performance Management As an Ongoing Employee & Leadership Process
In HR, performance management plays a significant role. We frequently engage in performance management-related activities, such as keeping track of annual reviews, coaching managers on employee concerns, or ensuring consistency in corrective action. The issue is that we can become fixated on the idea that performance management consists solely of paperwork, specifically the dreaded yearly […]
What Can You Ask About Disability in Interviews?
Even without taking into consideration the questions that you as the employer can and cannot ask, conducting a job interview can be challenging. What if you suspect a candidate might be handicapped? Is there a correct and wrong method to inquire about something and get knowledge? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer […]
