In light of the recent scandals at high-growth startups like Uber and Thinx, we need HR in our organizations from small startups to large corporations. However, HR isn’t just there to be the fashion police or for the purposes of compliance; they are the foundation for all things related to talent and human capital. Startups, in particular, get mixed messages as to when and ... Read Full Article
Not So Fearless Girl: State Street Settles Discrimination Suit
On October 6 State Street Corporation settled with the Department of Labor, agreeing to pay $4.5 million in back pay and $500,000 in interest to a settlement fund for underpaid female executives. State Street is best known as the financial services firm that paid for the creation and installation of the Fearless Girl statue. When it debuted, the Fearless Girl was heralded by ... Read Full Article
5 Ways A Knowledge Base Can Cut Employee Training Time
Training new employees to tap their highest potential is essential for business success. As success of any organization is directly tied to employee skill and performance, gaps in training can prove detrimental. No matter how seasoned your new hire is, they need a certain level of training to get accustomed to the routine tasks and processes, and organizations face multiple ... Read Full Article
3 Companies That Boost Success By Improving Performance Management
Much has been written on the failures of old-school performance management, the dreaded annual review; and how it alienates managers and their reports alike. Enough about the negatives though, grab a coffee, sit back and enjoy discovering the positive changes performance management has prompted in companies the world over. Google What? In the (almost) 20 years since it was ... Read Full Article
Future of HR is Fluid, Frictionless, & Agile #HRTechConf
It's that time of year again. The HR Technology Conference is upon us. It's a time to connect with colleagues, friends, and innovators who are changing the human resources and recruiting industry. Some of those innovators are HR and recruiting practitioners. Some are researchers and analysts. And some are the technologies themselves, the creators who are writing code for ... Read Full Article
Americans Don’t Want to Be Hired By Algorithms
According to a new Pew study a majority of Americans are anxious about the growing role of algorithms in how companies make hiring decisions, and in particular, are worried about a potential future where algorithms make such decision without human input. 67% of the over 4000 Americans surveyed reported being uncomfortable with the possibility of hiring decision being out the ... Read Full Article
Training During the Holiday Rush
The holiday season is soon approaching, the stores are already stocked with Halloween candy and costumes. On November 1, Christmas lights and trees will start popping up around your local city. Amongst the hustle and bustle of making everything perfect in the store are the employees. "It's been a struggle for many companies in the consumer markets of retail, hospitality, and ... Read Full Article
Switching from Performance Reviews to Continuous Performance Management
In recent years, leading organizations have begun using a continuous approach to performance management. Companies like GE, Deloitte, and Accenture are just a few who have replaced legacy performance reviews with ongoing tactics such as two-way feedback loops. In doing so, they’ve eliminated manager biases, alleviated stress and frustration surrounding yearly appraisals, and ... Read Full Article
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