With women soon making close to 50 percent of the global population, they are also nearing half of the labor force in the United States. But while the female population has made great strides to tackle a variety of employment opportunities, women are still being paid significantly less than men. You can help your business knock down gender barriers and ... Read More »
If you own a small business, you have probably thought of creating a non compete contract for your employees to sign. However, you may have also heard the heated debate surrounding this topic. Non compete contracts are a controversial idea for business owners. But there are many reasons why businesses should have employees sign a non compete agreement. Find out ... Read More »
Can your company achieve the seemingly impossible: make employees look forward to coming into work? After the Second World War, working for a company was about making a lifetime commitment. In return for the promise of financial security into retirement, employees were willing to show up for work bright-eyed and bushy-tailed ready to pitch in and move the enterprise forward. Now, ... Read More »
If you own your own business, you will probably need to hire an independent contractor at some point in the duration of managing your business. Thankfully, there are is a deep talent pool when it comes to contractors, and independent contractors provide a ton of benefits to business. However, most business owners are not aware of just how positively they ... Read More »
If you are an HR professional who wants to work their way up the corporate ladder, becoming an HR manager is the way to go. However, as with any other job, there are core competences that are a must for HR managers. Find out what these core competencies are for HR professionals looking to become HR managers in the post ... Read More »
The vulnerability of small businesses isn’t lost on many. One aspect that contributes to a businesses vulnerability is the employees who make the small business run. The right person can boost a businesses success and move the business down the right path to meet its long-term goals. I recently spoke with one small massage company in Toronto to get their ... Read More »
Gamification of a variety of business processes is becoming more widespread than ever before. Human Resources is one of the areas of business that is witnessing the most applications of gamification techniques. If you want to see some of the best examples of gamification, keep reading. These HR gamification examples can definitely help make your department a whole lot more ... Read More »
Safety is a factor that should definitely be a priority in the workplace. The safer employees feel in a work environment, the more productive they become. Creating a safe environment with workplace accessories is more than just writing a few rules and posting it up on a wall. Awareness among workers should be developed. If employees adhere and follow general ... Read More »
There are many articles available online that talk about the ever-growing presence of growth hackers in business. However, many of those articles are targeted at the growth hackers themselves, not HR professionals like you, who may need a bit of guidance when it comes to whether or not to employ a growth hacker at your organization. There are many benefits ... Read More »
Business law requires a constant update on what are the rules and regulations of your industry. More specifically, employment law has a major impact on a business. Every business owner should have a strong working concept of the employment laws in their country, state and town. Depending on the various laws, employees and employers must abide by certain rules. In ... Read More »
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