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Recently, we discussed how Digital Transformation presents HR an opportunity to be a strategic differentiator. But with this opportunity also comes a responsibility to ensure the change leads to a healthy and positive workplace. In this post, future-of-work consultant Chris Schmelzer discusses how HR can lead an ethical, people-first, approach…
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In our previous post, we looked at where HR currently invests its resources and the importance of reallocating its time and money toward activities that create competitive advantages. In this post, we’re diving into one of the key strategies for transitioning from administrative and compliance tasks to work that generates business…
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HR practitioners want to make a difference in their organization. They want to help attract new talent, develop current employees, and strategically manage the impact of their company’s people. But are HR business units best investing their resources to achieve those results? Watch This Week’s Topic If you can’t see…
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Teams aligned on the same priorities accomplish much more than those that aren’t. The idea is simple. Imagine how much further a team pulling a cart from one direction will get than a team pulling the same cart from different angles. But in practice, alignment can be difficult. As the…
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In our last post, we provided an introduction to the Agile Methodology for HR professionals. This time, we’re taking a look at Agile HR in real life with a short case study on how to use a Sprint to solve a challenge. Watch Today’s Topic If you’re having trouble viewing…
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As more and more industries and business units adopt the Agile Methodology, it’s critical that Human Resources understands this lightweight development method. So today, we’re providing a quick introduction to Agile for HR professionals. Watch Today’s Topic If you’re having trouble viewing the video above, click here. An Introduction to…
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Today, we are talking about experiences that influence our perception and how it can help us rethink the employee experience. Watch Today’s Topic If you’re having trouble viewing the video above, click here. Micro Experiences Why do we need to rethink the employee experience in the first place? Organizations tend…
Read MoreA CareerBuilder Survey from 2015 found that 20% of employers have unknowingly asked an illegal question in an interview. Sometimes basic questions that might seem like a friendly way to get to know a potential employee (“Where are you from?”, “Do you have any kids”, etc.) can make an candidate…
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I spent the last four days basking in the buzz of creativity and innovation at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas as a sponsor of Michigan House. The festival venue, a self-labeled “experiential embassy” promotes Michigan-based career and lifestyle opportunities in effort to attract new talent to the state. At…
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Discover the pros and cons of professional employer organizations (PEOs) and learn which businesses benefit from them and which don’t.
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