Meaningful Learning: Changing How Employees Think about Training
Does it seem impossible to get your workforce excited about new training programs? Poorly organized training feels like a waste of time, especially when the information seems unnecessary. To keep employees engaged and motivated, make sure that you are offering a meaningful learning experience. 92% of U.S. employees say learning something new on the job […]
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Why Upskilling is the Key to Employee Retention
How can companies improve employee retention effectively and without breaking the bank? Besides pay raises, upskilling is one of the top First, let’s examine a few reasons why people quit. Looking at the so-called Great Resignation starting in 2021, the Pew Research Center found that a majority of workers gave one of three reasons for […]
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Recession, Retention, DEI, and More: Top HR Trends for 2023
The last few years have been times of uncertainty and change—and there seems to be more uncertainty and change ahead for 2023. Even without pandemic shutdowns, near constantly changing circumstances create new challenges for Human Resources departments. Like every year, several HR trends for 2023 have emerged. Here are the top 10 HR trends for […]
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HR Data Integration: Streamlining Data with HR Technology
A piecemeal approach to technology can lead to some big problems, especially when you’re building an HR system. Sure, you can find a different software provider for every solution, but there’s little hope that they will work together. With HR software, data integration is an essential measure of software compatibility. This is why integrated technology […]
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Tips for Reporting HR Data to Company Executives & Managers
The HR department must have a good relationship with upper management. Ideally, HR should report to the highest levels of the C-suite, such as the CEO and CFO. When margins get tight and somebody upstairs wants to cut bonuses or benefits, does your HR team have the data to advocate for employees with a compelling […]
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The Biggest HR Data and Reporting Mistakes to Avoid
A lot goes into HR data, analytics, and reporting. Advanced HR software can improve accuracy and efficiency, but how do you know whether HR analytics will be a smart investment for your company? To better understand the numerous uses and benefits of HR data and reporting, ask yourself the following seven questions. How will HR […]
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10 Critical HR Metrics for Human Resource Management
Though seemingly routine to outsiders, everyday HR tasks are critical to keeping a business running. While its importance is never questioned, how do you set goals and measure the success of your HR processes? Like all departments, there are several critical HR metrics that help determine the effectiveness of HR tasks and initiatives throughout your […]
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How Technology Makes HR Reporting & Analytics Easier
What’s so important about HR analytics and HR reporting? Like everything HR-related, it’s all about people. The most important ingredient in your company’s success is the people who work there, and analytics can help you empower workers while improving overall efficiency. Combine diverse sets of data to produce insights for better supporting employees as well […]
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HR Analytics: What do Data & Reporting Mean for Human Resources?
The term “analytics” gets tossed around carelessly these days. Like tech companies talking about “artificial intelligence” or job applicants’ not-so-clever use of “proficient in Microsoft Word,” people can use the term “analytics” to mean just about anything. For HR analytics to be worthwhile, they must provide useful insights for your business and in-depth analysis of […]
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Overtime Running Over-Budget? 10 Tips for Managing Overtime
Overtime is an important topic for businesses of all sizes. Excessive overtime leads to overspending for your company and overworked staff—on top of various employment laws and labor regulations to consider. Managing overtime is a crucial topic for HR and managers to plan for and address. Overtime policies need to be clear and fair. Overtime […]
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The State of HR: 5 Important Lessons from the SHRM Conference
The Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) annual conference is a big deal. Like, a really big deal for HR professionals and companies of all sizes. This year’s event was as big as ever, especially on the heels of a COVID-hindered few years. Held in New Orleans over four jam-packed days (June 12-15), the event […]
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10 Ways HR Technology Helps Manage Labor Cost More Effectively
In many industries, labor cost is one of the biggest expenses for a business. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, wages and salary costs make up about 70% of employer costs for employee compensation. The remaining 30%of costs go toward benefits. In a period of inflation and rising wages, how can your business manage […]
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